Ashplats Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Mid Sussex

England

Ashplats Wood

Cook's Pond Viaduct Dormans Park. Confusingly, the water is now called Wilderness Lake. This Surrey County Council page <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/sccwebsite/sccwspublications.nsf/WebLookupFileResourcesByUNID/docidD191D18A952E56438025704300522D14?openDocument" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/sccwebsite/sccwspublications.nsf/WebLookupFileResourcesByUNID/docidD191D18A952E56438025704300522D14?openDocument">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> states that the viaduct is the largest structure on the Croydon to East Grinstead railway. — Cook's Pond Viaduct Credit: Roger W Haworth

Ashplats Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Sussex, England. Set amidst the rolling countryside, this ancient woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life.

Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, Ashplats Wood is home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna. The woodland consists of a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and hazel, creating a vibrant and thriving ecosystem. The dense canopy provides shelter for numerous bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers.

As visitors wander along the well-maintained trails, they will come across a carpet of wildflowers in the spring, including bluebells, primroses, and violets, painting the forest floor with bursts of color. The wood is also home to a wide range of woodland creatures, such as deer, foxes, badgers, and squirrels, offering plenty of opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts to observe these animals in their natural habitat.

In addition to its natural beauty, Ashplats Wood also has historical significance. The wood has been managed for centuries and has evidence of ancient woodland practices, such as coppicing, which is the traditional method of cutting trees to promote regrowth. This traditional management technique has allowed the wood to maintain its unique character and support a diverse range of plant and animal species.

Overall, Ashplats Wood is a captivating woodland that offers visitors a chance to connect with nature, discover its rich biodiversity, and soak in the tranquility of the beautiful Sussex countryside.

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Ashplats Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.131571/0.006782201 or Grid Reference TQ4038. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cook's Pond Viaduct

Dormans Park. Confusingly, the water is now called Wilderness Lake. This Surrey County Council page Link

states that the viaduct is the largest structure on the Croydon to East Grinstead railway.

Roger W Haworth

Two bridges

The near bridge takes the public bridleway over a side stream of the one seen at right. There is a far steel bridge over the main stream, possibly an old lorry deck frame, but lacking the deck and blocked with a garden fence at one end.

Robin Webster

Railway looking north, Dormans Park

A view from the bridge carrying one of the principal roads in the estate - The Approach.

Robin Webster

Railway looking south, Dormans Park

A view from the bridge carrying The Approach, Dormans Park. Down the line is the Cooks Pond Viaduct, much better seen in TQ3940 : Cook's Pond Viaduct.

Robin Webster

Weir off Wildnerness Lake

A view of a weir in operation, regulating outlet from the Wilderness Lake, Dormans Park.

Ed of the South

Cooks Pond Viaduct Under Reflected Sunset Light

View, with a setting sun directly behind the camera, of the Cooks Pond Viaduct.

Ed of the South

Under the railway bridge

Barry Hunter

The Approach, Dormans Park

Road in the private estate of Dormans Park. The house on the right is The Bridge House, designed by the architect P D Hepworth and built in 1934.

Ian Capper

The Approach, Dormans Park

Road in the private estate of Dormans Park.

Ian Capper

Railway bridge, The Approach

Bridge carrying the Approach over the East Grinstead railway.

Ian Capper

Railway to East Grinstead

Looking south along the railway to East Grinstead from The Approach railway bridge. Compare TQ3940 : Railway looking south, Dormans Park from 5 years earlier - note the cutting back of vegetation, presumably to reduce the impact of "leaves on the line", a perennial problem affecting the running of trains.

Ian Capper

Tandridge Border Path, Boxin Wood

The Tandridge Border Path is a 52 mile walk following the boundary of Tandridge District with Kent, Sussex and Greater London, linking the villages and hamlets of East Surrey. Developed in 2000 to commemorate the Millennium. The route has a simple sign TQ3940 : Tandridge Border Path sign. Link

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Tandridge Border Path

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Footbridge, Tandridge Border Path

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Cooks Pond Viaduct

Cooks Pond Viaduct carries the Oxted Line across Wilderness Lake (formerly Cooks Pond). The Viaduct has 5 spans of 125feet each. It is located just south of Dormans Station.

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Cooks Pond Viaduct

Cooks Pond Viaduct carries the Oxted Line across Wilderness Lake (formerly Cooks Pond). The Viaduct has 5 spans of 125feet each. It is located just south of Dormans Station.

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Cooks Pond Viaduct

Cooks Pond Viaduct carries the Oxted Line across Wilderness Lake (formerly Cooks Pond). The Viaduct has 5 spans of 125feet each. It is located just south of Dormans Station.

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