Ashdown Wood

Wood, Forest in Devon Torridge

England

Ashdown Wood

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This can be found on the wall of St Bridget's Church at Virginstow.
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Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Peter Wood

Ashdown Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Devon, England. Stretching across a vast area of approximately 200 acres, this enchanting forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. The wood is situated in the heart of the Dartmoor National Park, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the stunning natural beauty of the region.

Ashdown Wood is characterized by its dense canopy of towering trees, primarily consisting of oak, beech, and birch. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of ferns, wildflowers, and moss, creating a vibrant and diverse ecosystem. The wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and an array of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching and wildlife photography.

Visitors to Ashdown Wood can explore the numerous walking trails that wind through the forest, each offering a unique experience. The paths range from gentle strolls suitable for families to more challenging hikes for experienced trekkers. Along the way, visitors can discover tranquil streams, hidden waterfalls, and breathtaking viewpoints, providing ample opportunities to pause and take in the natural surroundings.

Ashdown Wood is a place of serenity and tranquility, offering a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it's for a leisurely walk, a picnic amidst nature, or simply to unwind and connect with the outdoors, this enchanting woodland is sure to captivate and rejuvenate all who visit.

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Ashdown Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.722478/-4.3010238 or Grid Reference SX3793. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This can be found on the wall of St Bridget's Church at Virginstow.
For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm71361" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm71361">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>
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This can be found on the wall of St Bridget's Church at Virginstow. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
The Church of St Bridget at Virginstow Viewed from the south-east.
The Church of St Bridget at Virginstow
Viewed from the south-east.
Ashwater War memorial
Ashwater War memorial
Ashwater Church Ashwater Parish Church is dedicated to St. Peter ad Vincula, and dates from 1250.
Ashwater Church
Ashwater Parish Church is dedicated to St. Peter ad Vincula, and dates from 1250.
Ashwater village
Ashwater village
Cottage and church, Ashwater In front of the tower of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2804472">SX3895 : Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Ashwater</a> is Bell Tower Cottage, a "former farmhouse dating from between 1420 and 1540 ... medieval two room and cross passage houses are rare nationally" <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90720-bell-tower-cottage-ashwater" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90720-bell-tower-cottage-ashwater">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> .
Cottage and church, Ashwater
In front of the tower of SX3895 : Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Ashwater is Bell Tower Cottage, a "former farmhouse dating from between 1420 and 1540 ... medieval two room and cross passage houses are rare nationally" LinkExternal link .
Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Ashwater Cherry and Pevsner surmise that the church was originally cruciform. An "odd plan" to the pinnacled stair-turret that rises above the tower. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90719-church-of-st-peter-ashwater" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90719-church-of-st-peter-ashwater">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> .
Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Ashwater
Cherry and Pevsner surmise that the church was originally cruciform. An "odd plan" to the pinnacled stair-turret that rises above the tower. See LinkExternal link .
Graveyard, Ashwater The northern side of the churchyard, with a tree-lined bank rising to the road. Early daffodils.
Graveyard, Ashwater
The northern side of the churchyard, with a tree-lined bank rising to the road. Early daffodils.
St Bridget the Virgin, Virginstow The west end of the church illustrated in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/457015">SX3792 : Virginstow: St Bridget the Virgin</a>, with its bellcote.
St Bridget the Virgin, Virginstow
The west end of the church illustrated in SX3792 : Virginstow: St Bridget the Virgin, with its bellcote.
St Bridget the Virgin, Virginstow Taken on the north side of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2804534">SX3792 : St Bridget the Virgin, Virginstow</a>. In the background next to the churchyard is Churchtown House.
St Bridget the Virgin, Virginstow
Taken on the north side of SX3792 : St Bridget the Virgin, Virginstow. In the background next to the churchyard is Churchtown House.
St Bridget the Virgin, Virginstow The west end of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2804534">SX3792 : St Bridget the Virgin, Virginstow</a>, with its bellcote. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-435427-church-of-st-bridget-virginstow" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-435427-church-of-st-bridget-virginstow">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> . Cherry & Pevsner call the church "modest and old-fashioned"; at least the late sunshine gives the stonework an attractive hue.
St Bridget the Virgin, Virginstow
The west end of SX3792 : St Bridget the Virgin, Virginstow, with its bellcote. See LinkExternal link . Cherry & Pevsner call the church "modest and old-fashioned"; at least the late sunshine gives the stonework an attractive hue.
Houses at Ashwater A scene on the eastern side of the village green. The K6 telephone box is listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90788-k6-telephone-kiosk-no-ashwater-211-ashwat" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90788-k6-telephone-kiosk-no-ashwater-211-ashwat">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> . So too is the thatched C18 Holmdene <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90718-holmdene-ashwater" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90718-holmdene-ashwater">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> .
Houses at Ashwater
A scene on the eastern side of the village green. The K6 telephone box is listed LinkExternal link . So too is the thatched C18 Holmdene LinkExternal link .
House, Ashwater With an oak tree at the corner of the lanes to Henford and Thorney Cross.
House, Ashwater
With an oak tree at the corner of the lanes to Henford and Thorney Cross.
Green, Ashwater A little roofed box (a disguised Lucy box?) stands beside the telegraph pole on the green. Behind the waste bin can be seen the tower of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2804472">SX3895 : Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Ashwater</a>.
Green, Ashwater
A little roofed box (a disguised Lucy box?) stands beside the telegraph pole on the green. Behind the waste bin can be seen the tower of SX3895 : Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Ashwater.
Cottage, Ashwater Wembley House is on the northwest side of the green, and is described at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90717-wembley-house-ashwater" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90717-wembley-house-ashwater">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> . On the right is the scene in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2804461">SX3895 : Cottage and church, Ashwater</a>.
Cottage, Ashwater
Wembley House is on the northwest side of the green, and is described at LinkExternal link . On the right is the scene in SX3895 : Cottage and church, Ashwater.
Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Ashwater "The nave is uncommonly wide ... the surprising thing about this church is the ancient piers between nave and S aisle" (Cherry & Pevsner). The interior of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2804472">SX3895 : Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Ashwater</a>, with a remarkable "perpendicular plastered waggon, unusually wide, with carved ribs, bosses and wallplates" <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90719-church-of-st-peter-ashwater" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-90719-church-of-st-peter-ashwater">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> .
Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Ashwater
"The nave is uncommonly wide ... the surprising thing about this church is the ancient piers between nave and S aisle" (Cherry & Pevsner). The interior of SX3895 : Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Ashwater, with a remarkable "perpendicular plastered waggon, unusually wide, with carved ribs, bosses and wallplates" LinkExternal link .
Car park, Ashwater In spite of its name, Ashwater is a hilltop village and the car park has extensive views. On the right is the village hall, which opened early in 2010.
Car park, Ashwater
In spite of its name, Ashwater is a hilltop village and the car park has extensive views. On the right is the village hall, which opened early in 2010.
Ashwater Village Shop The shop and post office opened in November 2010, a welcome reversal of the normal trend for Devon villages.
Ashwater Village Shop
The shop and post office opened in November 2010, a welcome reversal of the normal trend for Devon villages.
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Ashdown Wood is located at Grid Ref: SX3793 (Lat: 50.722478, Lng: -4.3010238)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Torridge

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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