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Blackthorn Spinney

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Blackthorn Spinney

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Dry Drayton, SS Peter and Paul Credit: mym

Blackthorn Spinney is a picturesque woodland located in Cambridgeshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 20 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The spinney is known for its dense canopy of blackthorn trees, which give it its name and create a stunning visual spectacle, particularly during the spring when the trees burst into bloom, covering the area in a sea of white blossoms.

The woodland is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, creating a beautiful and colorful display during the warmer months. Birdwatchers can spot a number of species, including chiffchaffs, blackcaps, and greater spotted woodpeckers, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Blackthorn Spinney is not only a haven for wildlife but also offers a tranquil and peaceful environment for visitors to enjoy. The well-maintained paths wind through the woodland, providing an opportunity for visitors to explore the area and take in the natural beauty at their own pace. The spinney is also equipped with picnic areas and benches, making it a great spot for families and friends to enjoy a leisurely outdoor meal surrounded by nature.

Overall, Blackthorn Spinney in Cambridgeshire is a charming and enchanting woodland, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Whether it's for a peaceful walk, birdwatching, or simply admiring the beauty of nature, this woodland provides a truly delightful experience for all who visit.

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Scotland Farm entrance Looking west from Scotland Road, Dry Drayton. Time about 5pm.
Scotland Farm entrance
Looking west from Scotland Road, Dry Drayton. Time about 5pm.
Power line north of Childerley Hall Probably the most interesting feature of this square! Cambridgeshire certainly has its fair share of flat cornfields.
Power line north of Childerley Hall
Probably the most interesting feature of this square! Cambridgeshire certainly has its fair share of flat cornfields.
The chapel at Childerley Hall A private chapel, but opened for Christmas and Harvest Festival services, apparently. The rest of the hall looks interesting, but not much is visible without trespassing.
The chapel at Childerley Hall
A private chapel, but opened for Christmas and Harvest Festival services, apparently. The rest of the hall looks interesting, but not much is visible without trespassing.
LPG store, Childerley Hall farm Formerly a grain store (note the stilts designed to raise it away from the rats), this building now holds more explosive contents.
LPG store, Childerley Hall farm
Formerly a grain store (note the stilts designed to raise it away from the rats), this building now holds more explosive contents.
Callow Brook valley, Dry Drayton, Cambs – view E across the northern edge of the square from Scotland Road.
Callow Brook valley, Dry Drayton, Cambs
– view E across the northern edge of the square from Scotland Road.
Saxon Way, Bar Hill, Cambs Saxon Way skirts the western part of the settlement, just south of the A14 road; the belt of trees (left) separates the housing estates from the open countryside and village of Lolworth.
Saxon Way, Bar Hill, Cambs
Saxon Way skirts the western part of the settlement, just south of the A14 road; the belt of trees (left) separates the housing estates from the open countryside and village of Lolworth.
Saxon Way, Bar Hill, Cambs – view of the perimeter road at the southern end of the village.
Saxon Way, Bar Hill, Cambs
– view of the perimeter road at the southern end of the village.
Line of the Greenwich Meridian The Greenwich Meridian intersects the bend in the footpath marked by the yellow tipped sign and passes directly under the central electricity pylon. This view is true north (and not grid north!).
Line of the Greenwich Meridian
The Greenwich Meridian intersects the bend in the footpath marked by the yellow tipped sign and passes directly under the central electricity pylon. This view is true north (and not grid north!).
Footpath and field boundary Quiet and unremarkable Cambridgeshire agricultural land.
Footpath and field boundary
Quiet and unremarkable Cambridgeshire agricultural land.
Track from New Farm to Park Farm This track lies adjacent to the long shelter bed planted at the boundary of the original Madingley Hall estate.
Track from New Farm to Park Farm
This track lies adjacent to the long shelter bed planted at the boundary of the original Madingley Hall estate.
Old orchard near Childerley This small stand of old apple trees sits central to the grid square by the road to Childerley Hall.
Old orchard near Childerley
This small stand of old apple trees sits central to the grid square by the road to Childerley Hall.
Road to Childerley Gate A ploughed field beside a well-maintained estate road.
Road to Childerley Gate
A ploughed field beside a well-maintained estate road.
Fields of Rectory Farm A view back towards Dry Drayton from the footpath from Dry Drayton towards Lolworth
Fields of Rectory Farm
A view back towards Dry Drayton from the footpath from Dry Drayton towards Lolworth
Footpath to Childerley from Dry Drayton The footpath is muddy in the winter and a battle between towering rape crops in the summer!
Footpath to Childerley from Dry Drayton
The footpath is muddy in the winter and a battle between towering rape crops in the summer!
The entrance to Searles Meadow, Dry Drayton The houses were built in 1988 on the site of farm buildings of the farmer Ben Searle.
The entrance to Searles Meadow, Dry Drayton
The houses were built in 1988 on the site of farm buildings of the farmer Ben Searle.
Bar Hill Bridleway An all weather surface between Dry Drayton and Bar Hill. There is no road between the two places, presumably so as not to create a rat-run when the A14 snarls up (as it does at least once a week).
Bar Hill Bridleway
An all weather surface between Dry Drayton and Bar Hill. There is no road between the two places, presumably so as not to create a rat-run when the A14 snarls up (as it does at least once a week).
Approaching Dry Drayton Scotland Road from the south west.
Approaching Dry Drayton
Scotland Road from the south west.
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Blackthorn Spinney is located at Grid Ref: TL3661 (Lat: 52.233279, Lng: 0.002148341)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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