Perry West Wood

Wood, Forest in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Perry West Wood

Beachampstead Road, Great Staughton From The Highway which goes to Kimbolton.
Beachampstead Road, Great Staughton Credit: David Howard

Perry West Wood is a 61-acre woodland located in the district of Huntingdonshire, England. This ancient forest is characterized by a diverse range of tree species, including oak, ash, beech, and birch. The woodland is managed by the Forestry Commission and provides a vital habitat for a variety of wildlife, such as deer, squirrels, and numerous bird species.

Visitors to Perry West Wood can enjoy peaceful walks along well-maintained trails that wind through the forest, offering opportunities to observe the natural beauty of the woodland and its inhabitants. The forest is also a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, photographers, and birdwatchers.

Perry West Wood is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological importance and unique biodiversity. The forest is carefully protected and managed to ensure the preservation of its natural heritage for future generations to enjoy.

Overall, Perry West Wood is a tranquil and picturesque woodland that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Perry West Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.284754/-0.33976148 or Grid Reference TL1366. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beachampstead Road, Great Staughton From The Highway which goes to Kimbolton.
Beachampstead Road, Great Staughton
From The Highway which goes to Kimbolton.
The Highway, Great Staughton
The Highway, Great Staughton
The Green, Great Staughton Looking towards the Snooty Tavern
The Green, Great Staughton
Looking towards the Snooty Tavern
The B661, Great Staughton At the junction of The Green. The Snooty Tavern is on the left.
The B661, Great Staughton
At the junction of The Green. The Snooty Tavern is on the left.
The Snooty Tavern, Staughton Green
The Snooty Tavern, Staughton Green
Kimbolton Road, Stonely
Kimbolton Road, Stonely
Grafham Water A view across Grafham Water from a position to the right of the cafe. Next to the jetty are a series of rowing and powered boats for the use of fishermen.
Grafham Water
A view across Grafham Water from a position to the right of the cafe. Next to the jetty are a series of rowing and powered boats for the use of fishermen.
A woodland path One of the varied paths and or cycle tracks that are to be found around Grafham Water.
A woodland path
One of the varied paths and or cycle tracks that are to be found around Grafham Water.
Grafham Water Looking back across an area of grass towards the visitor centre and car park, which cannot be seen as they are hidden by the sparse trees and bushes.
Grafham Water
Looking back across an area of grass towards the visitor centre and car park, which cannot be seen as they are hidden by the sparse trees and bushes.
A woodland ride This may be a fire break or a woodland ride, but either way it does eventually lead to one of the many bird hides at this end of the reservoir.
A woodland ride
This may be a fire break or a woodland ride, but either way it does eventually lead to one of the many bird hides at this end of the reservoir.
Reeds in front of the hide The reed bed had a number of Dragon flies flitting back and forth but there were very few birds to be seen.
Reeds in front of the hide
The reed bed had a number of Dragon flies flitting back and forth but there were very few birds to be seen.
The cycle track aounf Grafham Water There were very few cyclists riding along the path / track which made for easier walking.
The cycle track aounf Grafham Water
There were very few cyclists riding along the path / track which made for easier walking.
Charcoal burners' huts We were surprised when we came across these huts which had two or three charcoal burning steel drums and lids. None of them was active as we walked by.
Charcoal burners' huts
We were surprised when we came across these huts which had two or three charcoal burning steel drums and lids. None of them was active as we walked by.
East Perry : Perry Baptist Church
East Perry : Perry Baptist Church
Grafham Water : fishing boats for hire
Grafham Water : fishing boats for hire
The church garden and old gravestones, Perry Baptist Church The church <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7241580">TL1466 : East Perry : Perry Baptist Church</a> dates from 1990, replacing the unsafe building dated 1841; the gravestones had to be moved when the present building was built
The church garden and old gravestones, Perry Baptist Church
The church TL1466 : East Perry : Perry Baptist Church dates from 1990, replacing the unsafe building dated 1841; the gravestones had to be moved when the present building was built
Perry Baptist Church
Perry Baptist Church
The Wheatsheaf, Perry
The Wheatsheaf, Perry
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Perry West Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL1366 (Lat: 52.284754, Lng: -0.33976148)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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