North Road Plantation

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

North Road Plantation

House, Caxton, Cambridgeshire
House, Caxton, Cambridgeshire Credit: Martin John Bishop

North Road Plantation is a picturesque woodland estate located in Cambridgeshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, the plantation covers a vast area of lush greenery, boasting a diverse range of indigenous trees and flora.

The woodland is predominantly composed of various species of oak, beech, and birch trees, which create a captivating canopy that provides shade and shelter for the local wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of ferns, wildflowers, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the plantation.

Due to its unique geographical location, North Road Plantation experiences a temperate climate, characterized by mild summers and relatively mild winters. This climate, combined with the fertile soil, creates the ideal conditions for the growth of a wide array of plant species.

The plantation is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including numerous species of birds, small mammals, and insects. Bird enthusiasts will delight in the opportunity to spot woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds that call the woodland their home. Additionally, the plantation is also frequented by deer, foxes, and rabbits, which add to the natural charm of the area.

North Road Plantation offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, inviting visitors to explore its winding pathways and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic amidst the trees, or birdwatching, this woodland estate provides a serene and rejuvenating experience for all nature enthusiasts.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.191576/-0.086237625 or Grid Reference TL3056. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

House, Caxton, Cambridgeshire
House, Caxton, Cambridgeshire
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
Firs Farm - Pig unit
Firs Farm - Pig unit
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.
Caxton: fog and a footpath The path links Caxton Road and St Peter's Street. St Andrew's Church was lost in the mist on a dank autumn morning.
Caxton: fog and a footpath
The path links Caxton Road and St Peter's Street. St Andrew's Church was lost in the mist on a dank autumn morning.
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
Gransden Road
Gransden Road
Approaching Caxton on Gransden Road Half past eleven on a cloudless morning in late November.
Approaching Caxton on Gransden Road
Half past eleven on a cloudless morning in late November.
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 Caxton Road in November This is the road from the Gransdens to Caxton (ahead), just east of Hardwicke Villa.
On Caxton Road in November
This is the road from the Gransdens to Caxton (ahead), just east of Hardwicke Villa.
Near Hardwicke Villa Caxton Road on a cloudless November morning. To the left of Hardwicke Villa (just in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TL2856">TL2856</a>) the white concrete drum of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7349455">TL2756 : Great Gransden Water Tower</a> shows in the distance above the hedge.
Near Hardwicke Villa
Caxton Road on a cloudless November morning. To the left of Hardwicke Villa (just in TL2856) the white concrete drum of TL2756 : Great Gransden Water Tower shows in the distance above the hedge.
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North Road Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TL3056 (Lat: 52.191576, Lng: -0.086237625)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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