Caldecote Wood

Wood, Forest in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Caldecote Wood

Wheat field and Ringmoor Spinney
Wheat field and Ringmoor Spinney Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Caldecote Wood is a charming woodland located in the district of Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England. Spanning over an area of approximately 100 acres, this ancient forest offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, and beech, which create a rich and diverse habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. Bluebells carpet the forest floor in the spring, while the vibrant hues of autumn leaves provide a picturesque scenery during the fall.

Caldecote Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike. It boasts a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. These trails wind through the dense foliage, offering glimpses of wildlife such as deer, foxes, and a myriad of bird species.

The wood is also home to a small pond, providing a habitat for amphibians and insects, and serving as a peaceful spot for reflection. Additionally, the area is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its ecological importance and the need for its preservation.

The wood is open to the public year-round and offers ample parking facilities. It is a popular spot for nature walks, picnics, and even a quiet spot for artists and photographers to capture the natural beauty of the surroundings. Caldecote Wood truly offers a serene and magical experience for visitors seeking to reconnect with nature.

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Caldecote Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.478459/-0.33028519 or Grid Reference TL1388. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wheat field and Ringmoor Spinney
Wheat field and Ringmoor Spinney
Harvest time near to Lutton
Harvest time near to Lutton
Dead tree on a corner
Dead tree on a corner
Gates to Washingley Hall Farm A deserted medieval village and a mote and bailey castle are both marked on the map. Today, apart from this pair of gates, there isn't a lot happening here.
Gates to Washingley Hall Farm
A deserted medieval village and a mote and bailey castle are both marked on the map. Today, apart from this pair of gates, there isn't a lot happening here.
Beware of deer on Washingley Lane
Beware of deer on Washingley Lane
A growing crop and a spinney Folksworth Spinney is across the field.
A growing crop and a spinney
Folksworth Spinney is across the field.
Washingley Lane at the end of Bullock Road
Washingley Lane at the end of Bullock Road
Bullock Road near Lutton
Bullock Road near Lutton
High Haden Road near Lutton
High Haden Road near Lutton
Trees by High Haden Road, Glatton
Trees by High Haden Road, Glatton
Bullock Road at Moonshine Gap This location, 'Moonshine Gap', exists on 1880s maps, and seems to refer to the point where a track (the byway sign in this picture) led off Bullock Road. What does the name mean? Is it significant that this small section of Bullock Road is running along the Cambridgeshire-Northamptonshire boundary?
Bullock Road at Moonshine Gap
This location, 'Moonshine Gap', exists on 1880s maps, and seems to refer to the point where a track (the byway sign in this picture) led off Bullock Road. What does the name mean? Is it significant that this small section of Bullock Road is running along the Cambridgeshire-Northamptonshire boundary?
Redhill Road leading off Bullock Road Taking Cycle Route 12 to Caldecote
Redhill Road leading off Bullock Road
Taking Cycle Route 12 to Caldecote
Cycle Route 12 on Redhill Road
Cycle Route 12 on Redhill Road
Kenny's Oak On Redhill Road, with a view down to Caldecote. The oak is marked on the OS 1887 map. But who was Kenny? An article in the Waterbeach Community Association's 'Beach News' of September 2012 suggests that the oak was "... reputed to have been used as a gallows by a young boy when he committed suicide." <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.waterbeach.org/Beach%20News/Publications/2012%20Spring.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.waterbeach.org/Beach%20News/Publications/2012%20Spring.pdf">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>
Kenny's Oak
On Redhill Road, with a view down to Caldecote. The oak is marked on the OS 1887 map. But who was Kenny? An article in the Waterbeach Community Association's 'Beach News' of September 2012 suggests that the oak was "... reputed to have been used as a gallows by a young boy when he committed suicide." LinkExternal link
Entering Caldecote Caldecote: "a place name found in various counties, meaning ‘cold cottage(s)’, with reference to poor construction, exposed situation, or clay soil ..." [A Dictionary of British Place Names]. I don't know why clay soil would make somewhere cold, but this area's geology is dominated by the Oxford Clay mudstones.
Entering Caldecote
Caldecote: "a place name found in various counties, meaning ‘cold cottage(s)’, with reference to poor construction, exposed situation, or clay soil ..." [A Dictionary of British Place Names]. I don't know why clay soil would make somewhere cold, but this area's geology is dominated by the Oxford Clay mudstones.
Caldecote; area of deserted village Looking towards the former Church of St Mary Magdalene (bellcote on horizon); now a private house.
Caldecote; area of deserted village
Looking towards the former Church of St Mary Magdalene (bellcote on horizon); now a private house.
Partially mown verge, Caldecote Road It is estimated that roadside verges account for about 1,000 square miles of land in the UK, and that less frequent mowing would bring a range of environmental benefits [The Guardian, 26 May 2021]. The section on the left has been mown to improve visibility from the junction of Washingley Road just behind the camera.
Partially mown verge, Caldecote Road
It is estimated that roadside verges account for about 1,000 square miles of land in the UK, and that less frequent mowing would bring a range of environmental benefits [The Guardian, 26 May 2021]. The section on the left has been mown to improve visibility from the junction of Washingley Road just behind the camera.
Sunset across the valley of the Billing Brook The sun was just disappearing over the horizon as this picture was taken and within 15 minutes it was getting dark. The footpath leads away from Bullock Road, down into the valley and up the other side to the village of Lutton in Northamptonshire.
Sunset across the valley of the Billing Brook
The sun was just disappearing over the horizon as this picture was taken and within 15 minutes it was getting dark. The footpath leads away from Bullock Road, down into the valley and up the other side to the village of Lutton in Northamptonshire.
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Caldecote Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL1388 (Lat: 52.478459, Lng: -0.33028519)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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