Broad Close Spinney

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Broad Close Spinney

Hayley Wood Nature Reserve The NE Bluebell Walk.
Hayley Wood Nature Reserve Credit: mym

Broad Close Spinney is a picturesque woodland located in Cambridgeshire, England. This enchanting spinney is nestled within the village of Broad Close, offering a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts and visitors alike.

Covering an area of approximately 10 hectares, Broad Close Spinney boasts a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and ash. The dense canopy of these majestic trees creates a shaded sanctuary, providing a cool and peaceful atmosphere throughout the year.

The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful display during the spring and summer months. Bluebells, primroses, and orchids are just a few of the stunning flowers that can be found in this woodland oasis. The undergrowth is also home to a myriad of ferns, mosses, and fungi, adding to the richness and biodiversity of the spinney.

Several walking trails wind their way through Broad Close Spinney, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These paths offer glimpses of local wildlife, such as squirrels, rabbits, and various bird species, making it a haven for birdwatching enthusiasts.

In addition to its natural allure, Broad Close Spinney also holds cultural and historical significance. The spinney is believed to have existed for centuries, and its ancient trees and woodlands have witnessed the passage of time and the evolving landscape of Cambridgeshire.

Overall, Broad Close Spinney is a captivating woodland that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Its natural beauty, diverse flora and fauna, and tranquil atmosphere make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a connection with the great outdoors.

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Broad Close Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.170321/-0.090191662 or Grid Reference TL3054. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hayley Wood Nature Reserve The NE Bluebell Walk.
Hayley Wood Nature Reserve
The NE Bluebell Walk.
Hayley Wood - field boundary Illustrating the fragmented status of this bit of ancient woodland, which is surrounded by arable land on all sides.  The wood is managed by the local Wildlife Trust.  Photo taken from Hayley Lane.
Hayley Wood - field boundary
Illustrating the fragmented status of this bit of ancient woodland, which is surrounded by arable land on all sides. The wood is managed by the local Wildlife Trust. Photo taken from Hayley Lane.
Water Tower, Longstowe, Cambridgeshire
Water Tower, Longstowe, Cambridgeshire
Water Tower, Longstowe, Cambridgeshire
Water Tower, Longstowe, Cambridgeshire
Track to Hayley Wood, Longstowe, Cambridgeshire
Track to Hayley Wood, Longstowe, Cambridgeshire
Farm buildings and rooks at Gransden Lodge
Farm buildings and rooks at Gransden Lodge
Old mast and tower at Gransden airfield
Old mast and tower at Gransden airfield
Perimeter road at Gransden airfield
Perimeter road at Gransden airfield
Public Byway to Bellams Farm and beyond The lower sign makes it clear that although this is a Public Byway it runs through Private Property. No Parking, No Litter. Not even motor vehicles in winter.
Public Byway to Bellams Farm and beyond
The lower sign makes it clear that although this is a Public Byway it runs through Private Property. No Parking, No Litter. Not even motor vehicles in winter.
Coppice Plot, Hayley Wood A recently coppiced plot alongside the main ride in Hayley Wood nature reserve. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wildlifebcnp.org/reserves/reserve.php?reserveid=51" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wildlifebcnp.org/reserves/reserve.php?reserveid=51">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> Parts of the wood are still coppiced in the traditional way to preserve the rare habitat at this SSSI. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-nature.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1001237.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-nature.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1001237.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>
Coppice Plot, Hayley Wood
A recently coppiced plot alongside the main ride in Hayley Wood nature reserve. LinkExternal link Parts of the wood are still coppiced in the traditional way to preserve the rare habitat at this SSSI. LinkExternal link
The Main Ride, Hayley Wood Looking south-west from near the main entrance.
The Main Ride, Hayley Wood
Looking south-west from near the main entrance.
A drain, a water tower and a dead tree The B1046 between the Gransdens and Longstowe on a misty autumn day.
A drain, a water tower and a dead tree
The B1046 between the Gransdens and Longstowe on a misty autumn day.
The B1046 near Gransden Lodge The blue pick-up was slowing to turn in to the farm. The sun was struggling to burn off stubborn mist.
The B1046 near Gransden Lodge
The blue pick-up was slowing to turn in to the farm. The sun was struggling to burn off stubborn mist.
Gransden Lodge A farm between the Gransdens and Longstowe (ahead), photographed on a misty autumn day.
Gransden Lodge
A farm between the Gransdens and Longstowe (ahead), photographed on a misty autumn day.
Hayley Lane: bridle path and water tower A separate bridle path has been provided parallel to Hayley Lane, which is on the other side of the left-hand hedge.
Hayley Lane: bridle path and water tower
A separate bridle path has been provided parallel to Hayley Lane, which is on the other side of the left-hand hedge.
Where a railway once ran The Bedford-Cambridge railway ran beside the straight-edged copse on the right until 1967. The trees in the distance on the extreme left mark where a bridge carried a bridleway over the line (see Keith Edkins' <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/871989">TL3053 : Disused railway bridge on byway, looking west</a> (2008).
Where a railway once ran
The Bedford-Cambridge railway ran beside the straight-edged copse on the right until 1967. The trees in the distance on the extreme left mark where a bridge carried a bridleway over the line (see Keith Edkins' TL3053 : Disused railway bridge on byway, looking west (2008).
Cooper Gate House Built as a railway cottage on the LNWR Oxford-Bedford-Cambridge line (The Varsity Line), which closed in 1967. The sun was behind high cloud early on a December afternoon.
Cooper Gate House
Built as a railway cottage on the LNWR Oxford-Bedford-Cambridge line (The Varsity Line), which closed in 1967. The sun was behind high cloud early on a December afternoon.
Once The Varsity Line This track beside Hayley Wood follows the route of the Cambridge-Bedford-Oxford railway (The Varsity Line), which closed in 1967. The sun was behind hazy cloud early on a December afternoon so the track was shadowed and there was not much colour.
Once The Varsity Line
This track beside Hayley Wood follows the route of the Cambridge-Bedford-Oxford railway (The Varsity Line), which closed in 1967. The sun was behind hazy cloud early on a December afternoon so the track was shadowed and there was not much colour.
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Broad Close Spinney is located at Grid Ref: TL3054 (Lat: 52.170321, Lng: -0.090191662)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Located within 500m of 52.170321,-0.090191662
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Barrier: swing_gate
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