Royal Ascot '^ 



summit, Ascot, the Course, and the surrounding neigh- 

 bourhood He around in one unbroken panorama. While 

 below upon the Course the heat is intense, up above on 

 the terrace, under the clock dial, a pleasant wind cools the 

 air and comes towards one over miles of wooded Berkshire 

 country. 



The various Stands face north, and the view is exten- 

 sive. Immediately at our feet is the emerald turf of the 

 Course, and beyond on every side the eye wanders de- 

 lightedly over miles of typical English scenery ; verdant 

 common, barren heath, bright foliage, and dark fir harmon- 

 ising to form a landscape of varied and singular beauty. 

 To the right is the grand old Windsor Forest, to the left 

 is Ascot Nursery. Away in the distance the roofs of some 

 of the Winkfield and Wokingham houses are discernible, 

 and near at hand the picturesque residences and mansions 

 that are situated near the course stand out well in the 

 foreground. Looking eastward, past the Alexandra Stand, 

 a fine view is obtained of the extent of the New Mile 

 Course. Sunninghill is prettily situated to the south-east, 

 while Ascot itself nestles amongst the trees below, and by 

 the white steam of the train we distinguish the direction 

 of the railway. Swinley Lodge lies to the south-west, 

 and due west is seen the Royal Ascot Hotel and Stables. 



A full view is afforded of the extent of the Course, 

 and we note that it is circular in form, and measures 

 66 yards short of two miles. The first half is on a 

 gradual descent, and the second half, known as the Old 

 Mile Course, is for the greater part uphill. The last mile- 

 and-a-half of the Circular Course is called the Swinley 

 Course. The New Course measures one mile and five 



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