Four Acre Covert

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Four Acre Covert

The Bason Artificial construction, 1721. There is actually water under all this.  Wimpole Hall can be seen in the distance.
The Bason Credit: Kokai

Four Acre Covert is a picturesque woodland located in Cambridgeshire, England. Spanning approximately four acres, this small but dense forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil escape from the bustle of city life.

The woodland is characterized by a rich variety of trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a lush canopy overhead. These towering trees provide a cool and shaded environment, even on hot summer days. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of leaf litter, creating a soft carpet underfoot.

Four Acre Covert is home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. Visitors may catch glimpses of common woodland birds such as robins, blackbirds, and woodpeckers, as well as rarer species like tawny owls and nuthatches. Squirrels scamper through the treetops, while foxes and badgers leave their tracks in the undergrowth.

The woodland also features several well-maintained pathways, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These winding trails lead to hidden clearings and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Four Acre Covert is a popular destination for both locals and tourists looking to reconnect with nature. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic, or simply a moment of solitude, this charming woodland provides a serene and idyllic setting for all who visit.

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Four Acre Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.134047/-0.041814969 or Grid Reference TL3450. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Bason Artificial construction, 1721. There is actually water under all this.  Wimpole Hall can be seen in the distance.
The Bason
Artificial construction, 1721. There is actually water under all this. Wimpole Hall can be seen in the distance.
South Avenue, Wimpole, Cambs Charles Bridgeman's formal South Avenue, Wimpole, Cambs looking north towards Wimpole Hall from the A603; the original mature elms acquired Dutch Elm Disease and were felled in the 1970s and replaced with limes.
South Avenue, Wimpole, Cambs
Charles Bridgeman's formal South Avenue, Wimpole, Cambs looking north towards Wimpole Hall from the A603; the original mature elms acquired Dutch Elm Disease and were felled in the 1970s and replaced with limes.
Farmland, New Wimpole, Cambs Looking N across flat farmland from Cambridge Road towards Four Acre Covert.
Farmland, New Wimpole, Cambs
Looking N across flat farmland from Cambridge Road towards Four Acre Covert.
The Cam valley after harvest, Arrington, Cambs – view SE from the edge of the boulder clay plateau on Croydon Road, with the Chalk escarpment above Royston in the far distance.
The Cam valley after harvest, Arrington, Cambs
– view SE from the edge of the boulder clay plateau on Croydon Road, with the Chalk escarpment above Royston in the far distance.
Petersfield Church of England Primary School, Orwell
Petersfield Church of England Primary School, Orwell
Fairhaven Trophy, Orwell, 2007 The Cambridgeshire Village of the Year competition awards environmental and community achievement. The winner gets to display this trophy for a year. From 2007 there is also a cash prize.

Orwell won in 2006 and the trophy was displayed outside Orwell Tennis Club.
Fairhaven Trophy, Orwell, 2007
The Cambridgeshire Village of the Year competition awards environmental and community achievement. The winner gets to display this trophy for a year. From 2007 there is also a cash prize. Orwell won in 2006 and the trophy was displayed outside Orwell Tennis Club.
The creek breaks the monotony
The creek breaks the monotony
A1198 Ermine Way The view north along Ermine Way from the garage towards the village
A1198 Ermine Way
The view north along Ermine Way from the garage towards the village
Bridge over the River Cam The River Cam is little more than an overgrown stream here where this bridge carries the South Drive of Wimpole Hall over the river.
Bridge over the River Cam
The River Cam is little more than an overgrown stream here where this bridge carries the South Drive of Wimpole Hall over the river.
Old Milepost Old milepost on the A1198 near to Arrington, Cambridgeshire for close up view see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1536973" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1536973">Link</a> and for more info on the stone see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://milestones.megalithia.com/sites/tl330497.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://milestones.megalithia.com/sites/tl330497.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> do have a look at their home page.
Old Milepost
Old milepost on the A1198 near to Arrington, Cambridgeshire for close up view see Link and for more info on the stone see LinkExternal link do have a look at their home page.
Old Milepost Old milepost on the A1198 near to Arrington, Cambridgeshire for overall view see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1536966" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1536966">Link</a> and for more info on the stone see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://milestones.megalithia.com/sites/tl330497.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://milestones.megalithia.com/sites/tl330497.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> do have a look at their home page.
Old Milepost
Old milepost on the A1198 near to Arrington, Cambridgeshire for overall view see Link and for more info on the stone see LinkExternal link do have a look at their home page.
The Wimpole and Arrington War Memorial, Wimpole Lodge This memorial is now hidden from the main road the A1198,for an earlier photograph see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.arrington.org.uk/memorial.asp" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.arrington.org.uk/memorial.asp">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>
The Wimpole and Arrington War Memorial, Wimpole Lodge
This memorial is now hidden from the main road the A1198,for an earlier photograph see LinkExternal link
Cottage on the A1198, Wimpole Lodge
Cottage on the A1198, Wimpole Lodge
The Petersfield Church of England Primary School: main entrance
The Petersfield Church of England Primary School: main entrance
The Petersfield Church of England Primary School: back entrance
The Petersfield Church of England Primary School: back entrance
Grazing, Bridge Farm
Grazing, Bridge Farm
Track to Bridge Farm
Track to Bridge Farm
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Four Acre Covert is located at Grid Ref: TL3450 (Lat: 52.134047, Lng: -0.041814969)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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