Big Covert

Wood, Forest in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Big Covert

Keepers Cottage, Oundle Road, Elton
Keepers Cottage, Oundle Road, Elton Credit: Mark Anderson

Big Covert is a sprawling woodland area located in the district of Huntingdonshire, England. Covering a vast expanse of land, it is renowned for its dense and diverse forest, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

The woodland is characterized by its towering trees, with a mixture of deciduous and coniferous species creating a unique and picturesque landscape. Big Covert boasts a rich biodiversity, providing a habitat for a wide array of flora and fauna. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting beauty of the area.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails, making it ideal for hiking, walking, and cycling. These paths offer visitors the opportunity to explore the depths of the forest, immersing themselves in the serene and tranquil ambiance. The diverse terrain of Big Covert provides a range of experiences, from gentle strolls to more challenging treks for the adventurous.

Birdwatchers are particularly drawn to Big Covert, as it is home to a multitude of avian species. The woodland provides an ideal nesting ground for various birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and a variety of songbirds. With a keen eye and patience, visitors can catch glimpses of these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat.

Big Covert is a sanctuary for wildlife, with deer, foxes, and rabbits among the many animals that call it home. Conservation efforts have been implemented to ensure the preservation of this natural haven, making it an important protected area in Huntingdonshire.

Overall, Big Covert offers a captivating and immersive experience for nature lovers, providing a chance to connect with the beauty and tranquility of the natural world.

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Big Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.530837/-0.35835949 or Grid Reference TL1193. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Keepers Cottage, Oundle Road, Elton
Keepers Cottage, Oundle Road, Elton
Tree Avenue leading from Elton Hall Elton Hall has a driveway and avenue of trees that leads to it southwestwards from the Elton village Road. This photo taken from the Hall entrance shows the fine autumnal avenue of trees that extends the vista northeastwards through parkland on the opposite side of the village road, probably for another 600 metres.
Tree Avenue leading from Elton Hall
Elton Hall has a driveway and avenue of trees that leads to it southwestwards from the Elton village Road. This photo taken from the Hall entrance shows the fine autumnal avenue of trees that extends the vista northeastwards through parkland on the opposite side of the village road, probably for another 600 metres.
Chisel Plough Gate Farmers often resort to putting heavy implements in gateways to prevent illegal entry for hare coursing, poaching or theft.
Chisel Plough Gate
Farmers often resort to putting heavy implements in gateways to prevent illegal entry for hare coursing, poaching or theft.
Oundle Road descending towards Elton The road is descending the steep eastern side of the Nene valley.
Oundle Road descending towards Elton
The road is descending the steep eastern side of the Nene valley.
Oundle Road leaving Elton
Oundle Road leaving Elton
Field entrance by Oundle Road
Field entrance by Oundle Road
Woods by Oundle Road, Elton
Woods by Oundle Road, Elton
Woodland near Elton
Woodland near Elton
Farm track beside woodland Looking north from Oundle Road.
Farm track beside woodland
Looking north from Oundle Road.
Farmland off Oundle Road
Farmland off Oundle Road
Oundle Road Heading east on the former A605.
Oundle Road
Heading east on the former A605.
Lane to Haddon
Lane to Haddon
Stubble field by the A605 The A605 is hidden by the trees on the left.
Stubble field by the A605
The A605 is hidden by the trees on the left.
Fallow field near Elton
Fallow field near Elton
Prepared field near Chesterton
Prepared field near Chesterton
Billing Brook A minor tributary of the River Nene. Looking downstream.
Billing Brook
A minor tributary of the River Nene. Looking downstream.
Beacon and shelter by a bridleway near Haddon On top of a very modest hill which nonetheless gives extensive views over Peterborough.
Beacon and shelter by a bridleway near Haddon
On top of a very modest hill which nonetheless gives extensive views over Peterborough.
Shelter near Haddon Gives a good view over Peterborough and used as prayer station.
Shelter near Haddon
Gives a good view over Peterborough and used as prayer station.
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Big Covert is located at Grid Ref: TL1193 (Lat: 52.530837, Lng: -0.35835949)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Line Attachment: suspension
Material: steel
Power: tower
Structure: lattice
Lat/Long: 52.5333755/-0.3643869
Design: barrel
Line Attachment: suspension
Material: steel
Power: tower
Structure: lattice
Lat/Long: 52.529773/-0.363822
Place: farm
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Furze Farm Airstrip
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