Ashburton Wood

Wood, Forest in Essex

England

Ashburton Wood

Royal Albert Dock , London E16 Looking east from below the Connaught Bridge along the length of the Royal Albert Dock. London City Airport is on the right, mainly in TQ4280 and a plane is landing. — Royal Albert Dock , London E16 Credit: Peter Jordan

Ashburton Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Essex, England. Situated near the village of Ashburton, the wood boasts an enchanting combination of diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Ashburton Wood is characterized by its dense canopy of towering oak, beech, and birch trees, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The forest floor is adorned with a vibrant carpet of bluebells, wildflowers, and ferns, adding to its natural beauty.

The wood is home to a wide variety of wildlife, making it an important conservation area. Among the notable species that can be spotted here are red deer, foxes, badgers, and an array of bird species including woodpeckers, owls, and warblers. Visitors may also encounter smaller creatures such as squirrels, rabbits, and hedgehogs as they explore the forest's winding trails.

Several walking paths and trails crisscross the wood, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in its natural splendor. These trails cater to different levels of fitness, ranging from leisurely strolls to more challenging hikes. Information boards along the routes provide educational insights into the woodland's ecology and history.

Ashburton Wood is a cherished local gem, attracting visitors from near and far. Its idyllic setting, rich biodiversity, and accessibility make it a perfect destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat or a chance to reconnect with nature.

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Ashburton Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.514575/0.024824847 or Grid Reference TQ4081. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Royal Albert Dock , London E16

Looking east from below the Connaught Bridge along the length of the Royal Albert Dock. London City Airport is on the right, mainly in TQ4280 and a plane is landing.

Peter Jordan

Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16

Looking west along the Royal Victoria Dock, this image is taken from the High footbridge which links the housing development at Britannia Village (behind the cranes) with the Dockland Light Railway station on the north side of the dock. Canary Wharf is visible on the horizon.

Peter Jordan

Plaistow High St

The picture shows the junction of High St Plaistow and Upper Road. The shop on the corner indicates the changing ethnic mix here, it contains a Russian/Lithuanian delicatessen. The photo was taken looking southeast along the High St.

Glyn Baker

Royal Victoria Dock: Footbridge and Exhibition Centre, from south.

Guy Erwood

Royal Victoria.

Royal Victoria Dock taken from the D.L.R., in the vicinity of Royal Victoria Station.

Ron Hann

Greenway

The Greenway provides a traffic-free walking and cycling route for a few miles through one of the most densely populated areas of east London. It runs from the Old Ford to Becton, over the top of the Northern Outfall Sewer. The many road crossings are protected with lights and are gated to prevent motorised access. Here Greenway crosses Balaam Street, Plaistow.

John Davies

Greenway and Newham General

The Greenway (see TQ4082) where it passes behind Newham General hospital

John Davies

Pontoon Dock Station, Docklands Light Railway

Timothy Baldwin

Pontoon Dock Station, Docklands Light Railway

Looking east, with train arriving from London City Airport.

Timothy Baldwin

Royal Albert Dock, 1973

Shipping on north side of Albert Dock, looking east from derelict railway signal box, Connaught Road. Makes Liverpool's Albert Dock look like a puddle!

Pierre Terre

Royal Victoria Dock, 1973

A ship at the east end of Victoria Dock, looking SW from derelict railway signal box, Connaught road. Millennium Mills in background

Pierre Terre

Royal Victoria Dock, 1973

An almost deserted Victoria Dock looking west from derelict railway signal box, Connaught Road. Millennium Mills on the left, scene of many film and TV shoot outs

Pierre Terre

Freemasons Rd, Canning Town

A rare stand of trees in this part of East London at the junction of Freemasons Rd and Russell Rd the photo was taken looking north.

Glyn Baker

Custom House Library

This is Custom House Library on Prince Regent Lane in Newham which serves Canning Town and North Woolwich. It was one of the hundreds of libraries across the world endowed by Andrew Carnegie the Scottish born American industrialist and philanthropist. Link

Glyn Baker

London City Airport

The airport is east of the centre of the capital and close to London's Docklands. It carries just over two million passengers per year now, forecast to quadruple over the next 25 years - both in the build up to the 2012 Olympics and as London continues to boom as a financial centre. It is now up for sale.

Lisa Jarvis

The Graving Dock from DLR Pontoon Dock Station

Looking across North Woolwich Road to the Graving Dock, which lies on the south side of the Royal Victoria Dock. The white building to the left of the picture is D Silo where grain was unloaded from barges and then milled in Millenniumn Mills, the large building on the right of the shot. In the distance is Britannia Village, which was built about 10 years ago. If you look carefully you can just see the ExCel exhibition centre on the skyline, to left of Millenniumn Mills.

Kathy Taylor

Sunborn Yacht Hotel

Looking south-east across the Royal Victoria Dock from the East Terrace of ExCel Exhibition Centre. The floating hotel is very luxurious and has become an eyecatching landmark. On the skyline to the left of the picture is Tate & Lyle's factory at Silvertown.

Kathy Taylor

Pontoon Dock DLR

Another view of the new DLR station TQ4180 : South side of Pontoon Dock station, from ground level. The elevated line runs parallel to the A1020 on the alignment of the former Silvertown Tramway. Link

Stephen Craven

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Ashburton Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ4081 (Lat: 51.514575, Lng: 0.024824847)

Unitary Authority: Newham

Police Authority: Metropolitan