Eight Acre Wood

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire Cambridge

England

Eight Acre Wood

Eight Acre Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Spanning over eight acres, this woodland offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Situated in the heart of the county, it attracts visitors from both local communities and tourists seeking a peaceful retreat.

The wood is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, creating a vibrant and ever-changing landscape throughout the seasons. Oak, birch, and beech trees dominate the area, providing ample shade during the hot summer months and a colorful spectacle during autumn.

A well-maintained network of walking trails meanders through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their leisure. These pathways are adorned with benches, inviting visitors to sit and immerse themselves in the peaceful ambiance of the surroundings. The wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and a multitude of bird species, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Eight Acre Wood is well-known for its carpet of bluebells that bloom in spring, creating a breathtaking sight and attracting photographers and nature lovers from afar. The wood also features a small pond, adding to its scenic charm and providing a habitat for a diverse range of aquatic creatures.

Overall, Eight Acre Wood serves as a serene haven for those seeking solace in nature. Its diverse flora and fauna, well-maintained trails, and tranquil atmosphere make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Cambridgeshire.

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Eight Acre Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.179571/0.10344064 or Grid Reference TL4355. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grantchester church

mym

Trumpington church

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Eltisley Avenue

A typical street in the residential area of Newnham Croft in south-west Cambridge. The poets Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath lived on this street when they were first married, and it inspired a poem by Hughes, "55 Eltisley Avenue".

Tom Pullman

The River Cam southwest of Cambridge

A bend of the Cam just south of Newnham, among meadows.

Tom Pullman

Swan on the Cam

Lera Miles

Disused railway bridge

Long since abandoned by the railway companies, it's now claimed by teenagers and painted with graffiti. The road that runs over it is A1134, (Long Road) the Cambridge ring road.

Toby Speight

Pedestrian bridge across the Cam, Cambridge

A rusty bridge with a strange, poorly-designed and impractical track for wheeling bikes across it.

Tom Pullman

Cows sitting by the Cam

The wall behind the cows separates this small strip of grass from Coe Fen (Link. There's a gate just out of the photo which the cows can get through. Same scene from a different angle at Link

Tom Pullman

Cambridge Lakes Golf Course

A public golf course with the motto 'Golf for All'. This is the club house.

David Gruar

Is There Honey Still For Tea?

I am not sure if the Red Lion or the Green Man in Grantchester serve Honey sandwiches to fulfil the last line of Rupert Brooke’s poem The Old Vicarage Grantchester” see Link

Glyn Baker

Stands Still The Clock at Ten to Three?

The pub here has changed its name to celebrate Rupert Brooke and his poem “The old Vicarage Grantchester” see Link

It was written in the Café des Westens Berlin in 1912 whilst Brooke was recovering from illness. Brooke, renowned as a “war poet” only wrote six sonnets about the war after a limited engagement near Antwerp. The penultimate line of the poem “stands still the church clock at ten to three” has a bit of poetic licence as Mym's photo of the church TL4355 : Grantchester church attests there is no sign of it ever having had a clock! I wonder if a memory of a finger post like this one was the inspiration for the fourth verse?

Glyn Baker

âThereâs Peace & Holy Quiet Thereâ

This is a view across the churchyard in Grantchester, the memorial seat to a villager is an idyllic spot to sit and contemplate. The full quote from the picture’s title can be seen at Link

Glyn Baker

âAnd Worse Than Oaths at Trumpingtonâ

This is a picture of the Driveway to Trumpington hall, Contrary to Rupert Brooke’s experience the locals seemed very friendly these days! For an explanation of the title see Link

Glyn Baker

âThe Lovely Hamlet Grantchesterâ

Immortalised in his poem “The Old Vicarage Grantchester”, Grantchester is located to the west of Cambridge; it was home to Rupert Brooke. This is shot of just a few of the ancient cottages that abound in the village. To read the poem, go to Link

Glyn Baker

âMen With Splendid Heartsâ

This is the war memorial in Grantchester churchyard. The quote above is inscribed upon it together with “To the glory of God in loving thanks 1914-1918” as well as the name of Rupert Brooke among the fallen. Yeats described the young Brooke as “the handsomest young man in all England”. Brooke was a promising young poet before WW1. His reputation as a War poet stems from six sonnets (five of them numbered in a cycle) published after he saw limited action in an engagement near Antwerp. The patriotic nature of them was popular at the time. Brooke was due to take part in the Dardanelles Campaign; however before he saw action a mosquito bite became infected, blood poisoning set in and he died on Easter Sunday 1915. “The Old Vicarage Grantchester” is one of his most popular works. To read the poem, go to Link

Glyn Baker

The M11 west of Grantchester

This is only five miles or so from the northern end of the M11, and it's only dual carriageway at this point. The photo was taken looking south from the footbridge in the north-west of the square.

Tom Pullman