Ashwell Fields

Downs, Moorland in Hertfordshire North Hertfordshire

England

Ashwell Fields

Odsey Service Station
Odsey Service Station Credit: Jeff Tomlinson

Ashwell Fields, located in Hertfordshire, England, is a picturesque area known for its beautiful downs and moorland. This natural landscape offers a diverse range of habitats and is home to various species of flora and fauna.

The downs in Ashwell Fields are characterized by gently rolling hills covered in lush grasses and scattered with vibrant wildflowers. These areas provide an ideal habitat for grazing livestock, such as sheep and cows, contributing to the rural charm of the region. The downs also offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

In contrast, the moorland in Ashwell Fields presents a slightly different landscape. Here, visitors can explore vast expanses of open, heather-covered terrain, interspersed with patches of gorse and bracken. Moorland birds, including grouse and skylarks, can often be spotted soaring through the skies or perched on the low-lying shrubs.

The fields are not only visually stunning but also play a vital role in supporting local ecosystems. They serve as important nesting and foraging grounds for a variety of bird species, and many small mammals, such as rabbits and voles, find refuge in the dense undergrowth.

Ashwell Fields, with its downs and moorland, offers a tranquil escape from the bustling urban environment, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the English countryside. Whether one seeks a peaceful walk, a birdwatching adventure, or simply a moment of serenity, this area provides a perfect retreat for nature lovers.

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Ashwell Fields Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.029327/-0.13148283 or Grid Reference TL2838. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Odsey Service Station
Odsey Service Station
A505 from the Odsey Service Station
A505 from the Odsey Service Station
Odsey Service Station
Odsey Service Station
Heath Farm hidden by trees
Heath Farm hidden by trees
Old farm machinery outside Heath Farm
Old farm machinery outside Heath Farm
Icknield Way The Icknield Way is a long distance track that can claim to be "the oldest road in Britain". It extends from Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire to Knettishall Heath in Norfolk
Icknield Way
The Icknield Way is a long distance track that can claim to be "the oldest road in Britain". It extends from Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire to Knettishall Heath in Norfolk
Maltings converted to flats
Maltings converted to flats
Cross roads on the tracks Ashwell Street (track) carries the Icknield Way horse and cycle route.
Cross roads on the tracks
Ashwell Street (track) carries the Icknield Way horse and cycle route.
Grazing, Ashwell
Grazing, Ashwell
Arbury Banks This is a megalithic earthworks.  Lots of rabbits but not much else to see.
Arbury Banks
This is a megalithic earthworks. Lots of rabbits but not much else to see.
Ashwell & Morden Station, Steeple Morden, Cambs – looking NE towards Royston.
Ashwell & Morden Station, Steeple Morden, Cambs
– looking NE towards Royston.
Station Road, Steeple Morden, Cambs – with The Jester public house near the junction with the Ashwell & Morden railway station approach road.
Station Road, Steeple Morden, Cambs
– with The Jester public house near the junction with the Ashwell & Morden railway station approach road.
Farmland photographed from near Pembroke Farm Pembroke Farm and the nearby cottage are surrounded by high leylandii hedges.  When you consider that this view is typical of the area, that is, that there is virtually nothing to act as a windbreak, you can understand why.
Farmland photographed from near Pembroke Farm
Pembroke Farm and the nearby cottage are surrounded by high leylandii hedges. When you consider that this view is typical of the area, that is, that there is virtually nothing to act as a windbreak, you can understand why.
Caravan Site Entrance This is the Caravan Club Site which is situated on the eastern edge of Ashwell on the Icknield Way.
Caravan Site Entrance
This is the Caravan Club Site which is situated on the eastern edge of Ashwell on the Icknield Way.
Footpath 32 The sign says, "Footpath 32, Claybush Road"
Footpath 32
The sign says, "Footpath 32, Claybush Road"
Field and trees Taken from the Northern edge of the grid square, the expanse of open fields is evident in this area of Hertfordshire
Field and trees
Taken from the Northern edge of the grid square, the expanse of open fields is evident in this area of Hertfordshire
Cottages These Cottages have a name of, 'Cinque Cottages' and are located in Station Road just outside Ashwell
Cottages
These Cottages have a name of, 'Cinque Cottages' and are located in Station Road just outside Ashwell
Next Odsey Looking across open fields, the building in the foreground is marked on the OS map as Next Odsey. I presume it refers to the nearest settlement known as Odsey
Next Odsey
Looking across open fields, the building in the foreground is marked on the OS map as Next Odsey. I presume it refers to the nearest settlement known as Odsey
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Ashwell Fields is located at Grid Ref: TL2838 (Lat: 52.029327, Lng: -0.13148283)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: North Hertfordshire

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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