Middle Covert

Wood, Forest in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Middle Covert

Barn at Ladyseat Farm With a -2m spot height and close to the Holme Fen posts, this is potentially the lowest farm in the country.
Barn at Ladyseat Farm Credit: Hugh Venables

Middle Covert is a dense wooded area located in Huntingdonshire, England. It is situated in the heart of the county, surrounded by the picturesque landscape of the Cambridgeshire Fens. The covert spans an area of approximately 50 acres, making it a significant woodland within the region.

The woodland is composed mainly of native deciduous trees such as oak, ash, and birch, which create a canopy that provides shade and shelter for a diverse range of wildlife. The forest floor is covered with a rich carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, contributing to the area's natural beauty.

Middle Covert is known for its tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, attracting nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers. The woodland offers a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, enabling visitors to explore and discover its hidden gems. The paths meander through the trees, providing glimpses of small ponds and streams, enhancing the overall charm of the area.

The woodland is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide range of bird species. Birdwatchers can spot woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds, adding to the allure of the covert. The dense vegetation and ample food sources within the woodland create a thriving ecosystem for these creatures.

Middle Covert is a cherished natural treasure in Huntingdonshire, providing a tranquil retreat for locals and visitors alike. Its combination of breathtaking scenery, diverse flora and fauna, and well-maintained paths make it an ideal destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.483622/-0.2182968 or Grid Reference TL2188. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barn at Ladyseat Farm With a -2m spot height and close to the Holme Fen posts, this is potentially the lowest farm in the country.
Barn at Ladyseat Farm
With a -2m spot height and close to the Holme Fen posts, this is potentially the lowest farm in the country.
Holme Fen Posts Believed to be the lowest land point at nearly -3m below sea level . The posts were used to measure the shrinkage as the water was drained. The tops mark the height the land used to be in 1848. 

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Holme Fen Posts
Believed to be the lowest land point at nearly -3m below sea level . The posts were used to measure the shrinkage as the water was drained. The tops mark the height the land used to be in 1848. LinkExternal link
River Nene (Old Course), Holme Common: aerial 2016 River Nene (Old Course) running across the shot.
River Nene (Old Course), Holme Common: aerial 2016
River Nene (Old Course) running across the shot.
Cattle on Great Fen Great Fen is slowly being returned to its original fenland state. This was formerly arable land.
Cattle on Great Fen
Great Fen is slowly being returned to its original fenland state. This was formerly arable land.
New ditch by Holme Fen Part of the Great Fen works converting land around Holme Fen to grazing and wetland.
New ditch by Holme Fen
Part of the Great Fen works converting land around Holme Fen to grazing and wetland.
Path, New Decoy Farm Heading towards Holme Fen.
Path, New Decoy Farm
Heading towards Holme Fen.
Track to Holme Fen Holme Fen is a mostly birch woodland.
Track to Holme Fen
Holme Fen is a mostly birch woodland.
Pond in Jackson's Covert, Holme Fen
Pond in Jackson's Covert, Holme Fen
Ditch off New Long Drove
Ditch off New Long Drove
Nissen Hut off New Long Drove
Nissen Hut off New Long Drove
New Long Drove
New Long Drove
Ditch near Ladyseat Farm
Ditch near Ladyseat Farm
Ditch by Railway Covert
Ditch by Railway Covert
New Long Drove towards Tower Farm
New Long Drove towards Tower Farm
Holme Fen Posts Mark the lowest point in the UK.
Holme Fen Posts
Mark the lowest point in the UK.
A glimpse of the water at Caldecote Fen
A glimpse of the water at Caldecote Fen
Holme Fen Edge Drain
Holme Fen Edge Drain
WW2 memorial on Holme Fen
WW2 memorial on Holme Fen
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Middle Covert is located at Grid Ref: TL2188 (Lat: 52.483622, Lng: -0.2182968)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Located within 500m of 52.483622,-0.2182968
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Lat/Long: 52.4817122/-0.2134612
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Surface: asphalt
Lat/Long: 52.4811077/-0.2138918
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