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Brickfield Cottage, Ramsdown Plantation
Almost entirely surrounded by the conifers of Ramsdown Plantation, this is Brickfield Cottage. The bridleway to this point from the Avon Causeway is called Brick Kiln Lane. Presumably there was a brickworks at some time around here.
Image: © Jim Champion
Taken: 29 Jul 2007
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Brickfield Cottage
This dwelling is deep inside the Ramsdown Plantation.
Image: © mike smith
Taken: 8 Mar 2011
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Path on the common, East Ramsdown
The signboard at the junction of paths displays information from the Herpetological Conservation Trust who manage this area of heathland which used to be part of Ramsdown Plantation.
Image: © Jim Champion
Taken: 29 Jul 2007
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Small pond and mossy bank east of Ramsdown Plantation
The stumps show that conifers were clear felled from this area at some time. They are beginning to regenerate. I was struck by the prevalence of moss on this bank.
Image: © Peter Facey
Taken: 31 Mar 2008
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Mossy bank east of Ramsdown Plantation
An area that has been clear felled of conifers in the past and where rhododendrons have also been removed more recently. Both the conifers and the rhododendrons are regenerating but the bank is currently mainly moss covered. The trees beyond are part of Ramsdown Plantation.
Image: © Peter Facey
Taken: 31 Mar 2008
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Bell heather and birch scrub, East Ramsdown
This sandy slope has been cleared of its planted pines and is being restored to heathland. It is managed by the Herpetological Conservation Trust (HCT), who are obviously interested in the lizard populations on the heath. The area has been sprayed to eliminate bracken, and here silver birch saplings are springing up. The bell heather on the path is in bloom, and heather on the heath in the distance is flowering too.
Image: © Jim Champion
Taken: 29 Jul 2007
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Ramsdown, reservoir
On the slopes leading to the plateau - perhaps it was of military origin.
Image: © Mike Faherty
Taken: 7 Apr 2013
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Restored heathland, East Ramsdown
This heathland is managed by the Herpetological Conservation Trust. The land was previously planted with pines as part of Ramsdown Plantation, some of which remain. The area has been sprayed to eliminate the regrowth of bracken, presumably to keep the reptile population happy.
Image: © Jim Champion
Taken: 29 Jul 2007
0.12 miles
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Track and trees in Ramsdown Plantation
A typical scene within the northern part of the Ramsdown Plantation. Turning right at the junction leads down to Brickfield Cottage and the bridleway.
Image: © Jim Champion
Taken: 29 Jul 2007
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Ramsdown, bridleway
One of the extensive network of paths in the Forestry Commission plantation.
Image: © Mike Faherty
Taken: 7 Apr 2013
0.12 miles