Allotment Spinney

Wood, Forest in Northamptonshire

England

Allotment Spinney

Southbound M1 between junctions 15 and 14 A road works 60 limit monitored by average speed cameras.
Southbound M1 between junctions 15 and 14 Credit: Robin Webster

Allotment Spinney is a small wood located in Northamptonshire, England. It is situated in the county's rural countryside, providing a serene and peaceful environment for visitors to enjoy. The wood covers an area of approximately 10 acres and is predominantly made up of native deciduous trees, including oak, ash, and birch.

The wood is known for its vibrant wildlife and diverse flora. It provides a habitat for a range of bird species, such as woodpeckers, robins, and tits. Visitors may also be lucky enough to spot small mammals like squirrels and hedgehogs, as well as various insects and butterflies.

Allotment Spinney offers a variety of recreational activities for nature enthusiasts. There are well-maintained walking paths that wind through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. The wood is also a popular spot for birdwatching and photography.

The wood is managed by the local council, who strive to maintain its natural integrity and promote biodiversity. In recent years, efforts have been made to plant new trees and create additional habitats for wildlife, further enhancing the wood's ecological value.

Allotment Spinney is easily accessible by car and is located near several small villages in Northamptonshire. It is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a chance to observe nature in action, Allotment Spinney provides a delightful experience for all who visit.

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Southbound M1 between junctions 15 and 14 A road works 60 limit monitored by average speed cameras.
Southbound M1 between junctions 15 and 14
A road works 60 limit monitored by average speed cameras.
Southbound M1 between junctions 15 and 14 A road works 60 limit monitored by average speed cameras.
Southbound M1 between junctions 15 and 14
A road works 60 limit monitored by average speed cameras.
Southbound M1 between junctions 15 and 14 A road works 60 limit monitored by average speed cameras.
Southbound M1 between junctions 15 and 14
A road works 60 limit monitored by average speed cameras.
Southbound M1 between junctions 15 and 14 A road works 60 limit monitored by average speed cameras. The sign says 9 miles in 11 minutes, i.e. 59 miles/hour.
Southbound M1 between junctions 15 and 14
A road works 60 limit monitored by average speed cameras. The sign says 9 miles in 11 minutes, i.e. 59 miles/hour.
Slip road to southbound M1 at junction 15 There were nine miles of 60 limit road works ahead.
Slip road to southbound M1 at junction 15
There were nine miles of 60 limit road works ahead.
Road into business park, Grange Park Serving the two distribution depots to the north of Saxon Avenue; most of the business park is behind the photographer, off the south east side of Saxon Avenue.
Road into business park, Grange Park
Serving the two distribution depots to the north of Saxon Avenue; most of the business park is behind the photographer, off the south east side of Saxon Avenue.
Saxon Avenue, Grange Park (2) Leading from the business park (one of whose distribution depots can be seen on the left) to the residential part of Grange Park.
Saxon Avenue, Grange Park (2)
Leading from the business park (one of whose distribution depots can be seen on the left) to the residential part of Grange Park.
Open space off Saxon Avenue, Grange Park (1) Apparently to provide drainage so the business park and housing estate are not flooded, but pleasantly verdant nonetheless.
Open space off Saxon Avenue, Grange Park (1)
Apparently to provide drainage so the business park and housing estate are not flooded, but pleasantly verdant nonetheless.
Open space off Saxon Avenue, Grange Park (2) Containing a pond that appears to be part of the drainage of the site on which Grange Park was built: it is hidden by the vegetation in the centre of the picture, hence the "DANGER DEEP WATER" sign.
Open space off Saxon Avenue, Grange Park (2)
Containing a pond that appears to be part of the drainage of the site on which Grange Park was built: it is hidden by the vegetation in the centre of the picture, hence the "DANGER DEEP WATER" sign.
Wake Way, Grange Park Complete with chicanes that are typical of housing developments of this era, making for an uncomfortable bus journey.
Wake Way, Grange Park
Complete with chicanes that are typical of housing developments of this era, making for an uncomfortable bus journey.
Freightliner train in Roade cutting Freightliner Class 66 diesel locomotive No. 66538 brings a container train off the Northampton loop and into Roade cutting alongside the Rugby main line, about to pass under Courteenhall Road bridge.
Freightliner train in Roade cutting
Freightliner Class 66 diesel locomotive No. 66538 brings a container train off the Northampton loop and into Roade cutting alongside the Rugby main line, about to pass under Courteenhall Road bridge.
Roade Cutting Roade cutting, looking south from Courteenhall Road bridge.  The left hand tracks under the supporting girders are the Northampton loop line, while those on the right are the main West Coast line from Rugby.  From here the four tracks run parallel all the way to Euston Station in London.  The supporting girders are necessary to stabilise the Northampton loop tracks which are at a lower level all through the cutting.
Roade Cutting
Roade cutting, looking south from Courteenhall Road bridge. The left hand tracks under the supporting girders are the Northampton loop line, while those on the right are the main West Coast line from Rugby. From here the four tracks run parallel all the way to Euston Station in London. The supporting girders are necessary to stabilise the Northampton loop tracks which are at a lower level all through the cutting.
Clipper warehouses on London Road, Northampton Clipper are a parcel delivery service. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.clippergroup.co.uk/locations/northampton-adc/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.clippergroup.co.uk/locations/northampton-adc/">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>
Clipper warehouses on London Road, Northampton
Clipper are a parcel delivery service. LinkExternal link
Road works on London Road, Northampton These are pretty comprehensive but the website doesn't explain any details.
Road works on London Road, Northampton
These are pretty comprehensive but the website doesn't explain any details.
Road works on London Road, Northampton The entire complex junction is being made twice as complex.
Road works on London Road, Northampton
The entire complex junction is being made twice as complex.
A45 road bridge
A45 road bridge
Matrix board - M1 southbound
Matrix board - M1 southbound
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Allotment Spinney is located at Grid Ref: SP7653 (Lat: 52.170905, Lng: -0.88183389)

Unitary Authority: West Northamptonshire

Police Authority: Northamptonshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.170905,-0.88183389
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 52.1710374/-0.8800041
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Mounting: brick_pillar
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: NN7 140
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 52.1701031/-0.8811676
Courteenhall
Place: village
Lat/Long: 52.1705656/-0.8822032
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 52.1718716/-0.8800669
Public Bookcase
Defibrillator
Booth: K6
Colour: grey
Defibrillator Location: inside old phone box (now used as book swap) in Courteenhall
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Lat/Long: 52.1700335/-0.8816278
Building: yes
Lat/Long: 52.169889/-0.8887808
Historic: water_well
Man Made: water_well
Water Well: pump
Lat/Long: 52.1700319/-0.8815924
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 52.1750912/-0.8819195
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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