Wilderness Spinney

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Wilderness Spinney

Footpath through rape Footpath through a field of oilseed rape north-east of Lodge Farm near Longstowe, Cambridgeshire
Footpath through rape Credit: Adrian Perkins

Wilderness Spinney is a charming woodland located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated near the village of Over, this small but captivating spinney covers an area of approximately 10 acres.

The spinney is characterized by its dense and diverse vegetation, which includes a variety of trees such as oak, ash, and willow. These towering trees provide a vibrant canopy that offers shelter and habitat for numerous species of birds and small mammals. The forest floor is covered in a carpet of wildflowers and ferns, creating a serene and picturesque setting for visitors to explore.

A network of well-maintained footpaths winds through the spinney, allowing visitors to easily navigate the woodland and experience its natural beauty up close. The paths are suitable for all ages and abilities, making Wilderness Spinney an ideal destination for families and nature enthusiasts alike.

The spinney is also home to a small pond, which provides a habitat for various aquatic plants and creatures. Visitors can observe dragonflies, frogs, and other fascinating wildlife in and around the pond.

Wilderness Spinney offers a peaceful and tranquil environment, making it a popular spot for walking, birdwatching, and photography. The woodland is open to the public throughout the year, and there are no admission fees or restrictions on visiting hours.

Overall, Wilderness Spinney in Cambridgeshire is a hidden gem for nature lovers, offering an opportunity to immerse oneself in the beauty of a small yet enchanting woodland paradise.

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Wilderness Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.184954/-0.087092486 or Grid Reference TL3055. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footpath through rape Footpath through a field of oilseed rape north-east of Lodge Farm near Longstowe, Cambridgeshire
Footpath through rape
Footpath through a field of oilseed rape north-east of Lodge Farm near Longstowe, Cambridgeshire
Perimeter road at Gransden airfield
Perimeter road at Gransden airfield
Field and hangar at Gransden airfield Gransden airfield is the base of the Cambridge Gliding Club.
Field and hangar at Gransden airfield
Gransden airfield is the base of the Cambridge Gliding Club.
Boundary track, Gransden Lodge airfield Operational from 1942 in WWII, now used by gliders.
Boundary track, Gransden Lodge airfield
Operational from 1942 in WWII, now used by gliders.
Gransden Lodge airfield Used by gliders, formerly an RAF base from 1942.
Gransden Lodge airfield
Used by gliders, formerly an RAF base from 1942.
Wheat field, Gransden Lodge Airfield Former RAF base in WWII, now arable land and a gliding club.
Wheat field, Gransden Lodge Airfield
Former RAF base in WWII, now arable land and a gliding club.
Ditch by Gransden Lodge Airfield
Ditch by Gransden Lodge Airfield
Wheat fields
Wheat fields
Ripening wheat
Ripening wheat
Ripe oilseed rape
Ripe oilseed rape
Bridleway from Gransden Lodge Airfield
Bridleway from Gransden Lodge Airfield
Copse and cables East of the road from the Gransdens to Caxton (left), on a cloudless late-November morning.
Copse and cables
East of the road from the Gransdens to Caxton (left), on a cloudless late-November morning.
On Gransden Road in November I was cycling to Great Gransden (and had stopped on the verge to take a photo), the oncoming car heading for Caxton.
On Gransden Road in November
I was cycling to Great Gransden (and had stopped on the verge to take a photo), the oncoming car heading for Caxton.
Bourn, SS Helena and Mary <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/bourn.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/bourn.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>
Bourn, SS Helena and Mary
Longstowe, St Mary <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/longstowe.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/longstowe.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>
Longstowe, St Mary
Old railway bridge on A1198
Old railway bridge on A1198
Old trackbed from bridge on A1198
Old trackbed from bridge on A1198
Disused station from bridge on A1198 The station name was Old North Road. It was on the LNWR line from Bedford to Cambridge. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/o/old_north_road/index.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/o/old_north_road/index.shtml">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> for further information, photos and the history of the associated railway line.
Disused station from bridge on A1198
The station name was Old North Road. It was on the LNWR line from Bedford to Cambridge. See LinkExternal link for further information, photos and the history of the associated railway line.
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Wilderness Spinney is located at Grid Ref: TL3055 (Lat: 52.184954, Lng: -0.087092486)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.184954,-0.087092486
Milestone
Historic: milestone
Note: Huntingdon 11, London 48, Royston 10
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.1865888/-0.0840946
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.1806959/-0.0848586
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