Calf Close Plantation

Wood, Forest in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Calf Close Plantation

Heath Lane The belt of trees on the horizon, Minnets Wood, sits on the top of the escarpment overlooking the Witham valley — Heath Lane Credit: Tim Heaton

Calf Close Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Lincolnshire, England. It spans over a vast area and is renowned for its serene and tranquil atmosphere. The plantation is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which adds to the beauty of the landscape, especially during the autumn season when the foliage turns into vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold.

The woodland is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. Various species of birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, can be spotted within the plantation, making it a haven for birdwatching. Additionally, small mammals such as squirrels and rabbits can also be found darting through the undergrowth.

Walking trails meander through Calf Close Plantation, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. These trails provide an opportunity to immerse oneself in the natural beauty of the surroundings and breathe in the fresh, crisp air. The plantation also features picnic areas, making it an ideal destination for families and groups to enjoy a day out in nature.

Calf Close Plantation is easily accessible by road, with ample parking facilities available nearby. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking solace in the midst of nature's splendor. Whether one is looking for a peaceful retreat or an opportunity to reconnect with the natural world, Calf Close Plantation offers a serene and enchanting experience in the heart of Lincolnshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.977115/-0.59080516 or Grid Reference SK9443. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Heath Lane The belt of trees on the horizon, Minnets Wood, sits on the top of the escarpment overlooking the Witham valley

Heath Lane

The belt of trees on the horizon, Minnets Wood, sits on the top of the escarpment overlooking the Witham valley

Heath Lane approaching Minnet's Wood Running towards the edge of the escarpment of Jurassic Lincolnshire Limestone

Heath Lane approaching Minnet's Wood

Running towards the edge of the escarpment of Jurassic Lincolnshire Limestone

North Lodge at the top of Minnett's Hill Once part of the former Syston Park estate. The hill drops down the Jurassic limestone escarpment towards the River Witham.

North Lodge at the top of Minnett's Hill

Once part of the former Syston Park estate. The hill drops down the Jurassic limestone escarpment towards the River Witham.

Junction of bridleway and restricted byway at the edge of RAF Barkston Heath The bridleway runs between the two hedges, and the junction is shifted slightly from the position shown on the OS map.

Junction of bridleway and restricted byway at the edge of RAF Barkston Heath

The bridleway runs between the two hedges, and the junction is shifted slightly from the position shown on the OS map.

Bridleway by a field of oats The bridleway leads towards Honington

Bridleway by a field of oats

The bridleway leads towards Honington

Honington Camp hill fort Part of the defensive earth banks of an Iron Age hill fort or settlement <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Monument/MLI30366" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Monument/MLI30366">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> <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.stone-circles.org.uk/stone/honington.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.stone-circles.org.uk/stone/honington.htm">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> . It sits close to the top of the Jurassic limestone escarpment overlooking the Witham valley and Vale of Belvoir.

Honington Camp hill fort

Part of the defensive earth banks of an Iron Age hill fort or settlement Link

. It sits close to the top of the Jurassic limestone escarpment overlooking the Witham valley and Vale of Belvoir.

Hough Road leading north from Barkston Start of a pleasant cycle run towards Hough-on-the-Hill

Hough Road leading north from Barkston

Start of a pleasant cycle run towards Hough-on-the-Hill

Hough Lane Level Crossing Crossing the &#039;Poacher Line&#039; running from Grantham to Skegness via Sleaford and Boston. The crossing is signed Hough Lane, OS map calls this Hough Road

Hough Lane Level Crossing

Crossing the 'Poacher Line' running from Grantham to Skegness via Sleaford and Boston. The crossing is signed Hough Lane, OS map calls this Hough Road

Hough Road from the north side of Grove Plantations

Hough Road from the north side of Grove Plantations

Church of St Wilfred, Honington Listed Grade I, from the 11th century.

Church of St Wilfred, Honington

Listed Grade I, from the 11th century.

Main Street leaving the south side of Honington

Main Street leaving the south side of Honington

Main Street, Honington, joining the A607 Across the road a Restricted Byway, Heath Lane, climbs up the escarpment of Lincolnshire limestone known as the &#039;Lincoln Cliff&#039;

Main Street, Honington, joining the A607

Across the road a Restricted Byway, Heath Lane, climbs up the escarpment of Lincolnshire limestone known as the 'Lincoln Cliff'

Heath Lane running down to Honington View west from the limestone escarpment of the &#039;Lincoln Cliff&#039;

Heath Lane running down to Honington

View west from the limestone escarpment of the 'Lincoln Cliff'

View north-east from Heath Lane Looking along the shallow limestone escarpment known as the &#039;Lincoln Cliff&#039;

View north-east from Heath Lane

Looking along the shallow limestone escarpment known as the 'Lincoln Cliff'

Frinkley Lane crossing Hough Road The Viking Way comes down Hough Road from the north (ahead), and turns left along Frinkley Lane

Frinkley Lane crossing Hough Road

The Viking Way comes down Hough Road from the north (ahead), and turns left along Frinkley Lane

Grantham Road (A607) entering Carlton Scroop &#039;Carlton&#039; means the settlement of freemen or peasants (&#039;karl&#039; + &#039;ton&#039;). Scroop derives from the Scrope family who held the manor

Grantham Road (A607) entering Carlton Scroop

'Carlton' means the settlement of freemen or peasants ('karl' + 'ton'). Scroop derives from the Scrope family who held the manor

Church of St Nicholas, Carlton Scroop Listed Grade I. With a flower rich &#039;God&#039;s Acre&#039; <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7524836">SK9444 : God's Acre, Church of St Nicholas, Carlton Scroop</a>

Church of St Nicholas, Carlton Scroop

Listed Grade I. With a flower rich 'God's Acre' SK9444 : God's Acre, Church of St Nicholas, Carlton Scroop

God's Acre, Church of St Nicholas, Carlton Scroop &quot;This churchyard has been managed for its botanical diversity since 1996. The different habitats within the churchyard attract many different species of wildlife between 2015 and 2018 over 200 species of plants, invertebrates, mammals and birds have been recorded here.&quot; <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/churchyard/carlton-scroop-st-nicholas/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/churchyard/carlton-scroop-st-nicholas/">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>

God's Acre, Church of St Nicholas, Carlton Scroop

"This churchyard has been managed for its botanical diversity since 1996. The different habitats within the churchyard attract many different species of wildlife between 2015 and 2018 over 200 species of plants, invertebrates, mammals and birds have been recorded here." Link

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Calf Close Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SK9443 (Lat: 52.977115, Lng: -0.59080516)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Honington

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Hall Farm

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Kindergarten

The Old School Nursery

Addr City: Honington

Addr Housename: Dappledown House

Addr Postcode: NG32 2PG

Addr Street: Main Street

Fhrs Authority: South Kesteven

Fhrs Id: 238855

Fhrs Local Authority Id: 7394

Lat/Long: 52.9775647/-0.595724

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