Halfmoon Plantation

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Halfmoon Plantation

Harvesting near Chrishall Grange Credit: Richard Vince

Halfmoon Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Cambridgeshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, this plantation covers an area of approximately 100 acres and is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem.

The woodland is dominated by a variety of trees, including oak, birch, and beech, which provide a dense canopy that filters sunlight and creates a serene atmosphere. The plantation is a haven for wildlife, with numerous bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes making it their home. Visitors may also spot mammals like foxes, deer, and rabbits roaming freely in the area.

Halfmoon Plantation offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting surroundings. These trails wind through the woodland, offering breathtaking views of the changing seasons, with bluebells carpeting the forest floor in spring and vibrant foliage in autumn.

The plantation has been carefully managed to preserve its natural integrity while providing recreational opportunities for visitors. It features picnic areas and benches, inviting visitors to relax and immerse themselves in nature's tranquility. The plantation is also a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, photographers, and families seeking a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

Overall, Halfmoon Plantation in Cambridgeshire is a true gem for nature lovers, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and recreational opportunities for all to enjoy.

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Halfmoon Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.066467/0.12908125 or Grid Reference TL4643. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Harvesting near Chrishall Grange

Richard Vince

Field near Chrishall Grange

Sheep safely grazing in a field between Chrishall Grange and the plantation which bears its name. The trees in the distance line the track that gives access to the plantation.

Richard Vince

Minor road and farmland near Ickleton Granges

Bikeboy

Ickleton Old Granges

Bikeboy

Cottages, Chrishall Grange

Bikeboy

From Grange Road to the A505

A view across a beet field and along the lane from Chrishall. Grange Road is at the foot of the chalk hills on the Essex and Hertfordshire border, but most of the land to the north, towards Cambridge, is below the 30m/98ft contour line.

John Sutton

Over the fields towards Duxford Airfield

A view from Grange Road on a November morning. The large white buildings in the distance are at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford Airfield.

John Sutton

On Grange Road

Grange Road serves several isolated farms on the edge of the chalk hills on the border of Cambridgeshire and Essex.

John Sutton

Wind-bent pines at a field boundary

Corsican pines (I think), shaped by prevailing south-westerly winds in an exposed spot on the edge of the chalk hills on the Cambridgeshire-Essex border.

John Sutton

The only bend in Grange Road

Grange Road is a long straight road serving farms south-west of Duxford. The sun would shortly break through high cloud on a November morning.

John Sutton

Along Grange Road

Parts of the sky were clear on a November morning, but the sun had yet to break through completely - see TL4543 : Towards Round Plantation, taken with the camera pointing south-east.

John Sutton

Towards Round Plantation

The chalk hills on the Cambridgeshire-Essex border. The sun had not completely broken through high cloud on a November morning. Richard Thomas took a similar picture in brighter September 2006 - see TL4543 : Round Plantation.

John Sutton