Highfield Spinney

Wood, Forest in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Highfield Spinney

The driveway to Abbotsley Hotel, Golf and Country Club
The driveway to Abbotsley Hotel, Golf and Country Club Credit: Jeff Tomlinson

Highfield Spinney is a picturesque woodland located in Huntingdonshire, a county in the eastern part of England. Spanning over a vast area, the spinney is known for its dense and diverse forest cover. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers.

The spinney boasts a rich variety of trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide a stunning display of colors during the autumn months. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, creating a vibrant and enchanting atmosphere. This diverse ecosystem supports a wide range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a plethora of bird species.

Visitors to Highfield Spinney can enjoy a network of well-maintained walking trails that meander through the woodland, offering a chance to immerse oneself in nature's tranquility. The paths wind around ancient trees and alongside babbling brooks, providing a peaceful and serene environment. The spinney also features designated picnic areas, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy a meal amidst the beauty of their surroundings.

Highfield Spinney is a true gem for nature lovers seeking solace and a connection with the natural world. Its idyllic setting, rich biodiversity, and well-maintained trails make it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Whether one is looking to appreciate the beauty of the changing seasons, spot wildlife, or simply take a leisurely stroll, Highfield Spinney offers a captivating experience in the heart of Huntingdonshire.

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Highfield Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.185005/-0.24237 or Grid Reference TL2055. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The driveway to Abbotsley Hotel, Golf and Country Club
The driveway to Abbotsley Hotel, Golf and Country Club
A new wood, next to the driveway to Abbotsley Hotel
A new wood, next to the driveway to Abbotsley Hotel
The driveway to Highfield Farm
The driveway to Highfield Farm
Field across the road from Highfield Farm
Field across the road from Highfield Farm
Southwood Farm These large farm buildings don't appear on the 50K OS map.
Southwood Farm
These large farm buildings don't appear on the 50K OS map.
Field near Southwood Farm
Field near Southwood Farm
Driveway to New farm
Driveway to New farm
Stone Hill farm Approaching Stone Hill farm from the west, with daisy clumps along the path, and an enormous pile of bales to the right.
Stone Hill farm
Approaching Stone Hill farm from the west, with daisy clumps along the path, and an enormous pile of bales to the right.
Stone Hill farm Hedge trimming near the copse to the south of the farm.
Stone Hill farm
Hedge trimming near the copse to the south of the farm.
Footpath from Tetworth to Cold Arbour
Footpath from Tetworth to Cold Arbour
Large copse NE of Woodbury Low Farm As viewed from the footpath between Tetworth and Cold Arbour.
Large copse NE of Woodbury Low Farm
As viewed from the footpath between Tetworth and Cold Arbour.
Footpath from Eynesbury Hardwick to Abbotsley A pleasant path across hilly fields towards Abbotsley. Eynesbury, where the path begins, is an ancient moated house, one of several in the district to survive, though these days its grounds feature a recently established golf course.
Footpath from Eynesbury Hardwick to Abbotsley
A pleasant path across hilly fields towards Abbotsley. Eynesbury, where the path begins, is an ancient moated house, one of several in the district to survive, though these days its grounds feature a recently established golf course.
Gap in the trees near Eynesbury Discovered a family of rats playing happily in the copse to the right. Excellent blackberries in the hedge to the left, keeping me going for the last few miles back to Abbotsley.
Gap in the trees near Eynesbury
Discovered a family of rats playing happily in the copse to the right. Excellent blackberries in the hedge to the left, keeping me going for the last few miles back to Abbotsley.
Cromwell Golf Club
Cromwell Golf Club
Skylark Ride This horse-sized footbridge permits the Skylark Ride (Roman Road) to continue northwards.
Skylark Ride
This horse-sized footbridge permits the Skylark Ride (Roman Road) to continue northwards.
View across field to the south of Crane Hill trig point View from the trig station on Crane Hill across the field to the south (with Sandy TV transmitter on the horizon).
View across field to the south of Crane Hill trig point
View from the trig station on Crane Hill across the field to the south (with Sandy TV transmitter on the horizon).
View south east from Crane Hill trig point This view looks south-eastwards back towards the line of the Roman Road. The trig pillar is somewhere in the vast hedge behind the camera.
View south east from Crane Hill trig point
This view looks south-eastwards back towards the line of the Roman Road. The trig pillar is somewhere in the vast hedge behind the camera.
Trig point on Crane Hill Ah! There's the trig pillar hiding in the middle of the hedge.
Trig point on Crane Hill
Ah! There's the trig pillar hiding in the middle of the hedge.
Show me another place!

Highfield Spinney is located at Grid Ref: TL2055 (Lat: 52.185005, Lng: -0.24237)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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