Eltisley Wood

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Eltisley Wood

Eltisley church
Eltisley church Credit: mym

Eltisley Wood is a beautiful forest located in Cambridgeshire, England. Spanning over 200 hectares, this woodland is a captivating natural attraction that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. The forest is situated near the village of Eltisley and is easily accessible by road.

Eltisley Wood is predominantly composed of oak and ash trees, creating a dense and diverse woodland environment. The forest floor is covered with a rich carpet of bluebells and other wildflowers during the spring, adding a burst of color to the landscape. The mature trees provide a haven for a variety of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

The woodland boasts a well-maintained network of footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails wind through the forest, leading visitors to stunning viewpoints and hidden corners, where they can immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings.

Eltisley Wood is not only a haven for nature lovers but also a valuable site for conservation. It is home to several rare plant species and is managed by a local conservation organization, ensuring its preservation for future generations to enjoy.

Visitors to Eltisley Wood can engage in a range of activities, including hiking, picnicking, and wildlife spotting. The forest provides a serene atmosphere for individuals to reconnect with nature and unwind from the stresses of daily life.

Overall, Eltisley Wood is a captivating woodland sanctuary in Cambridgeshire, offering a diverse ecosystem and a peaceful retreat for all those who venture within its borders.

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Eltisley Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.212599/-0.13909772 or Grid Reference TL2758. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eltisley church
Eltisley church
Eltisley churchyard ... the Ginger Guardian
Eltisley churchyard
... the Ginger Guardian
Eltisley Cricket Club The thatched pavilion of Eltisley Cricket Club, seen from under a huge chestnut tree by the cricket pitch on the village green.
Eltisley Cricket Club
The thatched pavilion of Eltisley Cricket Club, seen from under a huge chestnut tree by the cricket pitch on the village green.
Hardwick Farm, Great Gransden, Cambridgeshire Oil-seed rape, then grass with a shelter belt beyond.
Hardwick Farm, Great Gransden, Cambridgeshire
Oil-seed rape, then grass with a shelter belt beyond.
Hunts-Cambs county boundary, Gt Gransden The hedge and ditch mark the old county boundary south of Eltisley Wood.
Hunts-Cambs county boundary, Gt Gransden
The hedge and ditch mark the old county boundary south of Eltisley Wood.
Public footpath to Eltisley Wood, Eltisley, Cambs No dogs or cars.
Public footpath to Eltisley Wood, Eltisley, Cambs
No dogs or cars.
Milestone, Gt Gransden, Cambs – view NNE along the B1040; the east-facing side of this oolitic limestone milestone has 'Gransden Parish', north-facing 'Potton 6' and the defaced south-facing side has 'S. Ives' with mileage now missing.
Milestone, Gt Gransden, Cambs
– view NNE along the B1040; the east-facing side of this oolitic limestone milestone has 'Gransden Parish', north-facing 'Potton 6' and the defaced south-facing side has 'S. Ives' with mileage now missing.
South Lodge Plantation, Croxton, Cambs The plantation lines the approach to Croxton Park from the South Lodge entrance on the B1040.
South Lodge Plantation, Croxton, Cambs
The plantation lines the approach to Croxton Park from the South Lodge entrance on the B1040.
Leycourt Cottage, Leycourt
Leycourt Cottage, Leycourt
Field opposite Leycourt Farm.
Field opposite Leycourt Farm.
A very wet Caxton Drift The ancient direct route between Eltisley and Caxton.
A very wet Caxton Drift
The ancient direct route between Eltisley and Caxton.
Concrete farm track to Eltisley Oak Ripening wheat on the left hand side.
Concrete farm track to Eltisley Oak
Ripening wheat on the left hand side.
Flat wheat fields between Eltisley and Caxton
Flat wheat fields between Eltisley and Caxton
Drainage channel by Hardwicke Road Fields east of Gransden, Cambridgeshire.
Drainage channel by Hardwicke Road
Fields east of Gransden, Cambridgeshire.
Hardwicke Road Here the metalled surface gives way to a rough track and bridleway to the eponymous farm.
Hardwicke Road
Here the metalled surface gives way to a rough track and bridleway to the eponymous farm.
Heading towards Eltisley Church Footpath heading towards Eltisley Church
Heading towards Eltisley Church
Footpath heading towards Eltisley Church
The Eltisley dining pub The eponymous village's only pub (formerly the Leeds Arms - see Ben Brooksbank's 1956 view <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4593044">TL2759 : Eltisley, 1956</a>) - reopened in November 2007 after extensive renovations.
The Eltisley dining pub
The eponymous village's only pub (formerly the Leeds Arms - see Ben Brooksbank's 1956 view TL2759 : Eltisley, 1956) - reopened in November 2007 after extensive renovations.
St Pandionia & St John the Baptist, Eltisley
St Pandionia & St John the Baptist, Eltisley
Show me another place!

Eltisley Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL2758 (Lat: 52.212599, Lng: -0.13909772)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

What 3 Words

///removals.worker.progress. Near Great Gransden, Cambridgeshire

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