Bottom Camp

Wood, Forest in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Bottom Camp

Footpath from Burton-le-Coggles north to Lower Bitchfield Alongside very large fields of barley.
Footpath from Burton-le-Coggles north to Lower Bitchfield Credit: Tim Heaton

Bottom Camp is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire in eastern England. Situated in a wooded area known as Wood Forest, the village offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike.

Surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees, Bottom Camp is renowned for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. The forest provides a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, birds, and various species of plants and trees. This makes it ideal for activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography.

The village itself is relatively small, with a close-knit community of friendly and welcoming residents. It boasts a charming, rustic atmosphere with traditional cottages and houses dotting the landscape. The local architecture reflects the area's rich history, which dates back centuries.

Despite its rural setting, Bottom Camp is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The village is easily accessible by road, with several major highways passing through the area. This allows residents to enjoy the tranquility of village life while still being within reach of urban amenities and services.

Bottom Camp also offers a range of amenities within the village, including a local pub, a small convenience store, and a village hall that hosts community events and gatherings. These amenities contribute to the strong sense of community spirit that characterizes life in Bottom Camp.

Overall, Bottom Camp in Lincolnshire is a delightful village nestled in a picturesque forest setting, offering a peaceful retreat and a strong sense of community for its residents.

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Footpath from Burton-le-Coggles north to Lower Bitchfield Alongside very large fields of barley.
Footpath from Burton-le-Coggles north to Lower Bitchfield
Alongside very large fields of barley.
Outdoor dining The Woodhouse Arms is a rather up-market establishment these days - a luxury restaurant.  But the precautions introduced to cope with the Coronavirus pandemic meant it had to - rapidly - introduce outdoor dining, and here we see what is essentially an improvised outdoor restaurant with garden seating and umbrellas in a lawn.  Although the regulations have been relaxed, people are still using this sort of arrangement, partly as a precaution and partly because we quite enjoy al fresco, now we have got used to doing it somewhere other than the Mediterranean.
Outdoor dining
The Woodhouse Arms is a rather up-market establishment these days - a luxury restaurant. But the precautions introduced to cope with the Coronavirus pandemic meant it had to - rapidly - introduce outdoor dining, and here we see what is essentially an improvised outdoor restaurant with garden seating and umbrellas in a lawn. Although the regulations have been relaxed, people are still using this sort of arrangement, partly as a precaution and partly because we quite enjoy al fresco, now we have got used to doing it somewhere other than the Mediterranean.
Art Exhibition An exhibition by a small group of local artists, based in Leadenham, in the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5852966">SK9924 : The Willoughby Memorial Gallery and Library, Corby Glen</a>
Art Exhibition
An exhibition by a small group of local artists, based in Leadenham, in the SK9924 : The Willoughby Memorial Gallery and Library, Corby Glen
By the window The pictures exhibited near <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6625073">SK9924 : Through the window</a> always benefit from the light.
By the window
The pictures exhibited near SK9924 : Through the window always benefit from the light.
The Danelaw Way running north along the edge of Osgodby Coppice A 60 mile route connecting Lincoln and Stamford, two of the ancient boroughs of the Viking Danelaw. Not yet marked on OS maps (Sept 2021), its route can be found at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Danelaw+Way" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Danelaw+Way">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>
The Danelaw Way running north along the edge of Osgodby Coppice
A 60 mile route connecting Lincoln and Stamford, two of the ancient boroughs of the Viking Danelaw. Not yet marked on OS maps (Sept 2021), its route can be found at LinkExternal link
Lincolnshire Sheep Part of the exhibition of sheep breeds and sheering at the 783rd Corby Glen sheep fair.  This is "Lenny" the Lincoln Longwool, very much representing an endangered breed.
Lincolnshire Sheep
Part of the exhibition of sheep breeds and sheering at the 783rd Corby Glen sheep fair. This is "Lenny" the Lincoln Longwool, very much representing an endangered breed.
At the funfair
At the funfair
Watching the Sheep Show At the 783rd Corby Glen Sheep Fair, Richard Savory and his animals (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.thesheepshow.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.thesheepshow.co.uk/">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> )
Watching the Sheep Show
At the 783rd Corby Glen Sheep Fair, Richard Savory and his animals (LinkExternal link )
Sheep sale pens Part of the 783rd Corby Glen Sheep Fair - the sales are now held on the Monday after the weekend's jollities, so I missed the chance to photograph them again!
Sheep sale pens
Part of the 783rd Corby Glen Sheep Fair - the sales are now held on the Monday after the weekend's jollities, so I missed the chance to photograph them again!
Road Closure Road closed for the 783rd sheep fair.  On the left, the primary school.
Road Closure
Road closed for the 783rd sheep fair. On the left, the primary school.
Stalls at the sheep fair A sheep burger stand, selling burgers made of hogget (chronologically between lamb and mutton); and the arts centre stall.
Stalls at the sheep fair
A sheep burger stand, selling burgers made of hogget (chronologically between lamb and mutton); and the arts centre stall.
The village school Dating from 1877 is the Primary School.
The village school
Dating from 1877 is the Primary School.
Datestone On the wall of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6999259">SK9924 : The village school</a> a date stone from 1877.  School Boards were established as a consequence of the Elementary Education Act 1870, and the one for Corby Glen started teaching in the church and private homes while a rate was raised to pay for the building, most of which was actually funded by the Grimsthorpe estate, who still help run the establishment.
Datestone
On the wall of SK9924 : The village school a date stone from 1877. School Boards were established as a consequence of the Elementary Education Act 1870, and the one for Corby Glen started teaching in the church and private homes while a rate was raised to pay for the building, most of which was actually funded by the Grimsthorpe estate, who still help run the establishment.
Fire brigade at the Sheep Fair Corby Glen has a volunteer fire brigade, and here they were both taking part and fund raising at the sheep fair.
Fire brigade at the Sheep Fair
Corby Glen has a volunteer fire brigade, and here they were both taking part and fund raising at the sheep fair.
Gelston at the sheep fair Feeding the fairgoers.
Gelston at the sheep fair
Feeding the fairgoers.
Crowds at the sheep fair Around the performance stage at the sheep fair.
Crowds at the sheep fair
Around the performance stage at the sheep fair.
A pop-up cafe Outside the village cafe, a temporary extension for the sheep fair.
A pop-up cafe
Outside the village cafe, a temporary extension for the sheep fair.
Showman's Lorry One of the wagons that brought Dorman's funfair to the sheep fair.
Showman's Lorry
One of the wagons that brought Dorman's funfair to the sheep fair.
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Bottom Camp is located at Grid Ref: SK9826 (Lat: 52.824647, Lng: -0.53248807)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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