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Ash Moor

Downs, Moorland in Somerset Mendip

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Ash Moor

Former school, Upper Godney Some polychrome brickwork makes these Vicrotian buildings distinctive.
Former school, Upper Godney Credit: Derek Harper

Ash Moor is a picturesque landscape located in Somerset, England. Situated in the heart of the county, it covers an area of approximately 5 square miles. The moorland is characterized by its rolling hills, undulating terrain, and a diverse ecosystem of heather, gorse, and grasses.

The area is renowned for its natural beauty, attracting visitors and nature enthusiasts throughout the year. Ash Moor is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds such as skylarks, meadow pipits, and stonechats. The moorland also supports a population of small mammals like rabbits, voles, and shrews.

The topography of Ash Moor consists of well-drained, acidic soil, making it an ideal habitat for heathland vegetation. This unique landscape is dotted with several small, picturesque ponds, contributing to the overall charm of the area.

The moorland is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths and bridleways, allowing visitors to explore the area on foot, bike, or horseback. These paths provide stunning views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Mendip Hills and Quantock Hills.

Ash Moor is also of historical significance, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years. Archaeological remains, including prehistoric burial mounds and ancient settlements, have been discovered in the area.

In conclusion, Ash Moor in Somerset offers a captivating blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and historical significance. With its rolling hills, diverse vegetation, and abundant wildlife, it is a haven for nature lovers and a must-visit destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the English countryside.

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Ash Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.193642/-2.7183513 or Grid Reference ST4944. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Former school, Upper Godney Some polychrome brickwork makes these Vicrotian buildings distinctive.
Former school, Upper Godney
Some polychrome brickwork makes these Vicrotian buildings distinctive.
Junction, Godney See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2065537">ST4942 : Lane junction at Godney</a>, with a different view of the junction.
Junction, Godney
See also ST4942 : Lane junction at Godney, with a different view of the junction.
Godney Drove Running across the levels between Godney and Bleadney, becoming Yeap's Drove further north. It's starting to rain heavily.
Godney Drove
Running across the levels between Godney and Bleadney, becoming Yeap's Drove further north. It's starting to rain heavily.
Hurn Drove The oak tree to the right of the camera provides welcome shelter while donning a raincoat as the heavens have opened. This is at the junction of Tripps, Yeap's, Godney and Hurn Droves.
Hurn Drove
The oak tree to the right of the camera provides welcome shelter while donning a raincoat as the heavens have opened. This is at the junction of Tripps, Yeap's, Godney and Hurn Droves.
Towards Shott's Farm A rainswept corner of the levels, seen from Hurn Drove.
Towards Shott's Farm
A rainswept corner of the levels, seen from Hurn Drove.
Junction of droves near Hurn Farm The unusually winding route of the lanes is determined by the circuitous course of the River Sheppey, just to the right. Left here is Leaze Drove; right is Ashmoor Drove. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1863987">ST4944 : Turning for Bleadney</a> shows the junction from the opposite side. It's raining steadily, which explains the water on the lens in spite of best efforts to keep it dry.
Junction of droves near Hurn Farm
The unusually winding route of the lanes is determined by the circuitous course of the River Sheppey, just to the right. Left here is Leaze Drove; right is Ashmoor Drove. ST4944 : Turning for Bleadney shows the junction from the opposite side. It's raining steadily, which explains the water on the lens in spite of best efforts to keep it dry.
Ashmoor Drove A large tree offers a chance to dry the lens (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2589582">ST4944 : Junction of droves near Hurn Farm</a>) while the rain continues. Across the levels in Longstring Farm at the foot of Yarley Hill.
Ashmoor Drove
A large tree offers a chance to dry the lens (see ST4944 : Junction of droves near Hurn Farm) while the rain continues. Across the levels in Longstring Farm at the foot of Yarley Hill.
Field near Henton Looking up the slopes of Yarley Hill from the B3139 east of Henton.
Field near Henton
Looking up the slopes of Yarley Hill from the B3139 east of Henton.
Ripple Farm A farmhouse on the B3139 at the east end of Henton.
Ripple Farm
A farmhouse on the B3139 at the east end of Henton.
Yeap's Drove, Westhay Moor
Yeap's Drove, Westhay Moor
Yeap's Drove, Westhay Moor
Yeap's Drove, Westhay Moor
Tripps Drove, looking east
Tripps Drove, looking east
View from Godney Drove, looking south east
View from Godney Drove, looking south east
Christ Church, Henton
Christ Church, Henton
Pollarded willow by the River Sheppey at Godney These trees are an essential part of the landscape of the Levels and Moors: quick-growing, formerly much used for basket-making, and now cut back every five years or so under landscape stewardship schemes
Pollarded willow by the River Sheppey at Godney
These trees are an essential part of the landscape of the Levels and Moors: quick-growing, formerly much used for basket-making, and now cut back every five years or so under landscape stewardship schemes
Flow Measuring Station on River Sheppey The River Sheppey is a significant watercourse on this part of the Somerset Levels, taking water from the foot of the Mendips at Wells, meandering around Godney and into the rhynes that feed the River Brue. The Environment Agency monitor the river flow and can thus predict flooding: data available at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/riverlevels/riverstation.aspx?StationId=3054&RegionId=5&AreaId=9&CatchmentId=19" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/riverlevels/riverstation.aspx?StationId=3054&RegionId=5&AreaId=9&CatchmentId=19">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>
Flow Measuring Station on River Sheppey
The River Sheppey is a significant watercourse on this part of the Somerset Levels, taking water from the foot of the Mendips at Wells, meandering around Godney and into the rhynes that feed the River Brue. The Environment Agency monitor the river flow and can thus predict flooding: data available at LinkExternal link
Pasture on Yeap's Drove With bent gate. Looking northeast over part of Godney Moor. Google Earth imagery from 2009 shows that these drains had been recently cleared, with bare banks, and an unbent gate.
Pasture on Yeap's Drove
With bent gate. Looking northeast over part of Godney Moor. Google Earth imagery from 2009 shows that these drains had been recently cleared, with bare banks, and an unbent gate.
Pasture from Yeap's Drove Looking east across one of the many low-lying fields in the area separated by drains.
Pasture from Yeap's Drove
Looking east across one of the many low-lying fields in the area separated by drains.
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Ash Moor is located at Grid Ref: ST4944 (Lat: 51.193642, Lng: -2.7183513)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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