Wether Down

Downs, Moorland in Berkshire

England

Wether Down

Farmland: Lambourn This square contains the end of the village of Lambourn and farmland. This view taken from North Farm Close (the road between the B4001 and the minor road), looks north east across the field towards the top of the hill. — Farmland: Lambourn Credit: Pam Brophy

Wether Down, located in Berkshire, England, is a picturesque area that encompasses both downs and moorland. Spanning an approximate area of 500 hectares, it is situated within the stunning North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

The downs of Wether Down are characterized by gently rolling hills, covered in lush green grasses and dotted with vibrant wildflowers during the spring and summer months. The landscape provides a tranquil and serene atmosphere, attracting visitors who seek to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life. The downs are also home to a variety of wildlife, including butterflies, birds, and grazing livestock, contributing to the area's biodiversity.

Adjacent to the downs, the moorland of Wether Down adds a unique element to the landscape. Here, visitors can experience a different terrain, characterized by heather-covered hillsides, scattered trees, and open expanses. Moorland habitats are essential for many bird species, including the iconic red grouse, which can often be spotted in the area.

Wether Down offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, hiking, and birdwatching. Several well-marked trails traverse the downs and moorland, providing visitors with the chance to explore the area's natural beauty while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Wether Down in Berkshire is a haven for nature lovers, offering a diverse range of habitats and breathtaking landscapes that make it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful and scenic retreat.

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Wether Down Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.528678/-1.5297553 or Grid Reference SU3281. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland: Lambourn

This square contains the end of the village of Lambourn and farmland. This view taken from North Farm Close (the road between the B4001 and the minor road), looks north east across the field towards the top of the hill.

Pam Brophy

Valley Equine Hospital

This square consists of residences, farms and the Equine hospital. This view of the paddocks for horses "on the mend", is to the north of the hospital driveway, in the south western section of the square.

Pam Brophy

Stud Farm in the Valley of the Race Horse: Lambourn

This stud farm (Neardown Stables), is to the south west of the B road in the north eastern corner of the square. The square is mostly Farmland and stables.

Pam Brophy

The Malt Shovel Free House in Upper Lambourn

David McManamon

Houses, Lambourn

At the northern extremity of the village. In the foreground are new houses on North Farm Close and climbing up the hillside are the less modern ones of Northfields.

Andrew Smith

The Malt Shovel, Upper Lambourn

Once the village bakehouse now one of the favourite watering holes of the racing fraternity. The building is Grade II listed.

Maigheach-gheal

Footpath, Upper Lambourn

The footpath takes walkers from the Malt Shovel to the B4000. There is a set of practice starting stalls used for training horse to jump off at the start of a race and to enter the stalls so that they can come under orders when they reach the racecourse.

Maigheach-gheal

Harvested field, Lambourn, Berkshire

Oswald Bertram

Stables at Beechdown Farm

Des Blenkinsopp

North Farm Close, Lambourn

Looking into the small modern development on the site of an eponymous farm from the B4001 as it leaves the village.

Andrew Smith

Farmland, Lambourn

Looking down on some large buildings at Whitehouse Farm in Upper Lambourn with a crop of peas in the foreground.

Andrew Smith

The Mile End Stream at North Farm

The Mile End Stream is an ephemeral groundwater fed chalk stream which only flows in exceptionally wet years when the water table is unusually high.

Des Blenkinsopp

North Farm OBH

In the kiosk is an observation borehole (OBH) used by the Environment Agency for monitoring groundwater levels in the chalk aquifer. Not that you could get to it just now as it's on an island in the Mile End stream, itself a result of high groundwater.

Des Blenkinsopp