Bigginwood Spinney

Wood, Forest in Bedfordshire

England

Bigginwood Spinney

The entrance to Tempsford Composting Facility
The entrance to Tempsford Composting Facility Credit: David Howard

Bigginwood Spinney is a picturesque woodland located in Bedfordshire, England. Spanning an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, providing a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife alike.

The spinney is composed of a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, creating a stunning canopy that changes with the seasons. Ancient oak and beech trees dominate the landscape, their towering trunks adding a sense of grandeur to the woodland. Underneath the dense tree cover, a vibrant undergrowth of ferns, wildflowers, and mosses can be found, creating a rich tapestry of colors.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their leisure. These paths lead to hidden clearings and secluded ponds, adding to the sense of tranquility that pervades the area. The spinney is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide array of bird species. Birdwatchers are particularly drawn to Bigginwood Spinney due to the abundance of nesting sites and the opportunity to spot rare species.

In recent years, efforts have been made to preserve and protect the spinney, with local conservation groups working to maintain its natural beauty and biodiversity. Educational programs and guided tours are also offered to raise awareness about the importance of woodland conservation.

Overall, Bigginwood Spinney is a precious natural gem in Bedfordshire, offering a serene retreat for those seeking solace in nature's embrace.

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Bigginwood Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.158423/-0.27688123 or Grid Reference TL1752. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The entrance to Tempsford Composting Facility
The entrance to Tempsford Composting Facility
Copse by Tempsford Road, Church End
Copse by Tempsford Road, Church End
Tempsford Road, Church End
Tempsford Road, Church End
Old Great North Road, Church End The dual carriageway runs parallel now.
Old Great North Road, Church End
The dual carriageway runs parallel now.
Roundabout by the Great North Road, Church End
Roundabout by the Great North Road, Church End
Tempsford Road, Everton
Tempsford Road, Everton
Tempsford Road, Everton
Tempsford Road, Everton
Gannock Castle Earthworks, Tempsford Gannocks Castle is the likely site of the medieval Manor of Tempsford. It is a scheduled ancient monument. The building was surrounded by a moat.
Gannock Castle Earthworks, Tempsford
Gannocks Castle is the likely site of the medieval Manor of Tempsford. It is a scheduled ancient monument. The building was surrounded by a moat.
Solar farm at Sandy One of the larger installations of this type. Only a fraction of it is visible in this view. It would be nice to think it was powering the railway directly, but obviously not, or the trains would stop on a dull day.
Solar farm at Sandy
One of the larger installations of this type. Only a fraction of it is visible in this view. It would be nice to think it was powering the railway directly, but obviously not, or the trains would stop on a dull day.
Greensand Ridge Walk going to Fernbury Farm
Greensand Ridge Walk going to Fernbury Farm
Tempsford airfield Looking north over the former Tempsford airfield. Read about its history here: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.harringtonmuseum.org.uk/HistoryTempsford.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.harringtonmuseum.org.uk/HistoryTempsford.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>
Tempsford airfield
Looking north over the former Tempsford airfield. Read about its history here: LinkExternal link
Train heading from London at Tempsford Crossing This was taken when we had snow on the 8th Feb 2007.
The crossing is at the end of Station Road, and we get a number of trains from London-Peterborough during the hour. The road comes in from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TL1754">TL1754</a>, and afterwards forks to go NE towards Hills Farm and SE towards Woodbury Lodge Farm. There is a Public Bridleway at the end of each which link so that you can do a round trip walk.
Train heading from London at Tempsford Crossing
This was taken when we had snow on the 8th Feb 2007. The crossing is at the end of Station Road, and we get a number of trains from London-Peterborough during the hour. The road comes in from TL1754, and afterwards forks to go NE towards Hills Farm and SE towards Woodbury Lodge Farm. There is a Public Bridleway at the end of each which link so that you can do a round trip walk.
Farm entrance Entrance to farm on old World War Two airfield.
Farm entrance
Entrance to farm on old World War Two airfield.
Everton level crossing
Everton level crossing
Flyover Flyover the A1 near Tempsford
Flyover
Flyover the A1 near Tempsford
Farm entrance Entrance to Highfield farm from A1
Farm entrance
Entrance to Highfield farm from A1
Farm Highfield farm building from A1
Farm
Highfield farm building from A1
Effects of a bypass Tempsford village street bypassed by the A1
Effects of a bypass
Tempsford village street bypassed by the A1
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Bigginwood Spinney is located at Grid Ref: TL1752 (Lat: 52.158423, Lng: -0.27688123)

Unitary Authority: Central Bedfordshire

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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