Asheldon Copse
Wood, Forest in Devon
England
Asheldon Copse
Asheldon Copse is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Devon, England. This charming copse covers an area of approximately 20 acres and is situated on the outskirts of the small village of Asheldon.
The copse is primarily composed of native deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These trees form a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter to a rich variety of flora and fauna. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful display during the spring and summer months.
Asheldon Copse is a haven for wildlife, attracting a diverse range of species. It is particularly renowned for its bird population, with numerous species making their homes in the woodland. Birdwatchers can often spot woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds flitting among the branches. Mammals such as badgers, foxes, and deer also inhabit the copse, adding to its natural charm.
The copse offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its serene beauty. These paths wind through the woodland, passing by tranquil streams and ancient trees. There are also a few designated picnic spots, providing an ideal setting for visitors to enjoy a leisurely lunch amidst the peaceful surroundings.
Asheldon Copse is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and serene atmosphere make it a true gem in the heart of Devon.
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Asheldon Copse Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 50.470661/-3.503057 or Grid Reference SX9364. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Buildings on Stanley Road, Babbacombe
Flats and Stanley Court on the left, and Hadleigh Court, a residential care home for the elderly.
House, Babbacombe
In late afternoon sunlight, at the corner of Guestland Road and Cary Park.
Stand, Plainmoor
The edge of the stand roof at Torquay United FC, seen from Devons Road, glints in the late afternoon sun. A symbol of better times ahead, perhaps - the club languishes in the National League South, tier 6 of the football league.
Springfield Road, Plainmoor
Terraced houses on the west side of the street, which is barred to through traffic by posts.
St Edmund's Road, Plainmoor
Terraced houses on the east side of the street, seen from the junction with Fortune Way.
Flats, Plainmoor
On the right is the 11-flat Mulberry Court; on the left is Dunboyne Court, with 46 flats. In between are traffic lights at the crossroads of Warbro Road and Manor Road, and the junction of Westhill Road and St Marychurch Road.
Fore Street, St Marychurch
The A379, with an advance warning of high friction surfacing.
Building site, St Marychurch
Two and a half years after SX9265 : Building site, St Marychurch was taken. Seems to have become a rubbish dump.
Coast path at St Marychurch
Carried by TQ footpath 42 towards the distinctive butterfly-roofed Coridon House (1963).
Coridon House
Taken a little further along the coast path shown in SX9266 : Coast path at St Marychurch. Coridon House, with its butterfly roof, was designed by Mervyn Seal and built in 1963 Link
. A miniature version used to feature in the almost adjacent model village.
. A miniature version used to feature in the almost adjacent model village.
Path through woods, Oddicombe
Deeper up into the steep woodland from SX9265 : Woodland near the coast path.
Woodland near St Marychurch
Further up the woods from SX9265 : Path through woods, Oddicombe.
Old wall above Oddicombe Beach
On a ridge in the woods fragments of an old field boundary are discernible.
Asheldon Copse is located at Grid Ref: SX9364 (Lat: 50.470661, Lng: -3.503057)
Unitary Authority: Torbay
Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall
What 3 Words
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 50.470661,-3.503057Anstey's Cove
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 8
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 50.4704328/-3.5020069
Asheldon Road
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Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.4680008/-3.5045192
Bus Stop
Wellswood Kents Cavern
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1190TOA10463
Naptan Bearing: NE
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Naptan Landmark: Kents Cavern
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.4671903/-3.5073822
Bus Stop
St.Matthias Church
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1190TOA10464
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: St.Matthias Church
Naptan Crossing: Higher Warberry Road
Naptan Landmark: Kents Cavern
Naptan NaptanCode: tbygmgm
Naptan Street: Babbacombe Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 50.4673838/-3.507022
Bus Stop
Lydwell Park Road
Bench: no
Bin: no
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1190TOA10465
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Lydwell Park Road
Naptan Crossing: Asheldon Road
Naptan Landmark: Outside Coppice
Naptan NaptanCode: tbygmjp
Naptan Street: Babbacombe Road
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 50.4692805/-3.5064059
Bus Stop
Babbacombe Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 1190TOA10466
Naptan Bearing: SE
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Naptan Crossing: Barrington Road
Naptan NaptanCode: tbygmjt
Naptan Street: Babbacombe Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.4694697/-3.5063837
Bus Stop
Palace Hotel
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1190TOA10467
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Palace Hotel
Naptan NaptanCode: tbygmgt
Naptan Street: Babbacombe Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 50.4711377/-3.5067609
Bus Stop
Palace Hotel
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1190TOA10468
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Palace Hotel
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: tbygmgp
Naptan Street: Babbacombe Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.4716318/-3.5068048
Bus Stop
Ansteys Cove
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1190TOA10470
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Ansteys Cove
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: tbygmjd
Naptan Street: Babbacombe Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 50.4727665/-3.5066858
Bus Stop
Ansteys Cove
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1190TOA10472
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Ansteys Cove
Naptan Crossing: Babbacombe Road
Naptan NaptanCode: tbygmjm
Naptan Street: Acre Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 50.4737204/-3.5066457
Bus Stop
Illsham Primary School
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1190TOA10490
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Illsham Primary School
Naptan NaptanCode: tbygmjw
Naptan Street: Ilsham Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.4670513/-3.5056164
Bus Stop
Ilsham House
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1190TOA10491
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Ilsham House
Naptan Crossing: Ilsham Road
Naptan NaptanCode: tbygmpa
Naptan Street: Asheldon Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.4680262/-3.5046469
Bus Stop
Ansteys Close
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1190TOA10492
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Ansteys Close
Naptan Crossing: Ansteys Close
Naptan NaptanCode: tbygmpm
Naptan Street: Asheldon Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.4696607/-3.5041351
Bus Stop
Kents Cavern
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1190TOA10494
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Kents Cavern
Naptan NaptanCode: tbygmpg
Naptan Street: Ilsham Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.4679599/-3.5042079
Bus Stop
Kents Cavern
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1190TOA10495
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Kents Cavern
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: tbygmta
Naptan Street: Ilsham Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.4684349/-3.5029406
Bus Stop
Ilsham Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 1190TOA10496
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Ilsham Road
Naptan Crossing: Ilsham Close
Naptan NaptanCode: tbygmtp
Naptan Street: Ilsham Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.4667387/-3.4998714
Bus Stop
Ilsham Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 1190TOA10497
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Ilsham Road
Naptan Crossing: Ilsham Close
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: tbygmtm
Naptan Street: Ilsham Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.4667457/-3.5000266
Post Office
Wellswood Place Post Office
Addr City: Torquay
Addr Housenumber: 23
Addr Postcode: TQ1 2JG
Addr Street: Ilsham Road
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 07:00-12:00
Ref Pol Id: 6513
Source: Post Hoc;pol_branch_list_2020‑11‑13
Lat/Long: 50.4668509/-3.5059629
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 12:15; Su off
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_a
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: TQ1 97
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Source: survey;streetlevel imagery;aerial imagery
Survey Date: 2022-09-17
Lat/Long: 50.4669347/-3.5059878
Vending Machine
Check Date: 2023-02-14
Vending: parking_tickets
Lat/Long: 50.4678788/-3.5025333
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.4687056/-3.4992568
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.4724136/-3.5079024
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.4723582/-3.5081787
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.4723564/-3.5082216
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.4672527/-3.5060535
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.4713338/-3.5100192
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.4716172/-3.5097268
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.4714806/-3.5095122
Pharmacy
Day Lewis Pharmacy
Addr City: Wellswood, Torquay
Addr Housenumber: 19
Addr Postcode: TQ1 2JG
Addr Street: Ilsham Road
Brand: Day Lewis Pharmacy
Brand Wikidata: Q62563772
Dispensing: yes
Drive Through: no
Healthcare: pharmacy
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 50.4669027/-3.5062261
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_b
Post Box Mounting: stone_wall
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: TQ1 37D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey;streetlevel imagery;aerial imagery
Lat/Long: 50.4689719/-3.5069048
Bench
Backrest: no
Survey Date: 2022-09-17
Lat/Long: 50.4696706/-3.5014445
Bench
Backrest: no
Survey Date: 2022-09-17
Lat/Long: 50.4694644/-3.5012981
Waste Basket
Survey Date: 2022-09-17
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 50.468675/-3.5015667
Leisure: picnic_table
Survey Date: 2022-09-17
Lat/Long: 50.4684748/-3.501334
Bench
Backrest: no
Survey Date: 2022-09-17
Lat/Long: 50.4698793/-3.5015706
Bench
Backrest: no
Survey Date: 2022-09-17
Lat/Long: 50.4691246/-3.5010848
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-09-17
Lat/Long: 50.4678412/-3.5045574
Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Survey Date: 2022-09-17
Lat/Long: 50.4723762/-3.5011976
Bench
Backrest: no
Survey Date: 2022-09-17
Lat/Long: 50.4700745/-3.5016979
Waste Basket
Survey Date: 2022-09-17
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 50.4684683/-3.500803
Leisure: picnic_table
Survey Date: 2022-09-17
Lat/Long: 50.468548/-3.5011328
Leisure: picnic_table
Survey Date: 2022-09-17
Lat/Long: 50.468465/-3.5014141
Bench
Backrest: no
Survey Date: 2022-09-17
Lat/Long: 50.4695141/-3.5013274
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-10-15
Lat/Long: 50.4692534/-3.5061092
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-10-15
Lat/Long: 50.4731288/-3.506496
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Crossing Island: no
Lat/Long: 50.4724173/-3.5066041
Vending Machine
Payment Coins: yes
Vending: elongated_coin
Lat/Long: 50.4677324/-3.5026565
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