Magog Wood

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Magog Wood

Fields on the edge of Wandlebury Country Park Beautiful open countryside just a couple of miles to the south east of Cambridge.
Fields on the edge of Wandlebury Country Park Credit: Peter S

Magog Wood is a beautiful forest located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated just a few miles south of the city of Cambridge, it covers an area of approximately 163 acres. The wood is named after the legendary giant, Magog, who was said to be the brother of Gog and the protector of the city.

This woodland area is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and families looking for outdoor activities. The wood is predominantly made up of mixed deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a picturesque and diverse landscape. It also boasts an array of wildlife, such as deer, rabbits, and a variety of bird species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts.

Magog Wood offers several well-maintained walking trails, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the beauty of the forest at their own pace. The paths are clearly marked, making it easy to navigate through the woodland. Along the way, visitors can enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings, with the peaceful sound of birdsong and the rustling of leaves underfoot.

Additionally, there are picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the wood, allowing visitors to take a break and enjoy a meal amidst the natural splendor. The wood is open to the public year-round, and there is no admission fee, making it a fantastic destination for a day trip or a leisurely weekend stroll.

Overall, Magog Wood is a captivating forest that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and well-maintained trails make it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a connection with nature.

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Magog Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.155973/0.17693097 or Grid Reference TL4953. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fields on the edge of Wandlebury Country Park Beautiful open countryside just a couple of miles to the south east of Cambridge.
Fields on the edge of Wandlebury Country Park
Beautiful open countryside just a couple of miles to the south east of Cambridge.
Autumn cultivation on The Gogs Looking north-east through a gateway on The Roman Road. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4209983">TL5053 : Field gate on The Roman Road</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6904416">TL5053 : Harvest time on The Gogs</a> are two of several pictures of the view uphill in the opposite direction.
Autumn cultivation on The Gogs
Looking north-east through a gateway on The Roman Road. TL5053 : Field gate on The Roman Road and TL5053 : Harvest time on The Gogs are two of several pictures of the view uphill in the opposite direction.
A spring morning on The Roman Road Bright and warm, with a lot of vivid greens.
A spring morning on The Roman Road
Bright and warm, with a lot of vivid greens.
Wheatfields on The Gogs Taken from just inside a gateway on The Roman Road on a fine morning in late April. Hill Farm is on the skyline in the centre, getting on for a mile away.
Wheatfields on The Gogs
Taken from just inside a gateway on The Roman Road on a fine morning in late April. Hill Farm is on the skyline in the centre, getting on for a mile away.
Stubble on the Gogs Looking uphill towards Fox's Burrow Plantation from the track which runs from The Roman Road to the A1307.
Stubble on the Gogs
Looking uphill towards Fox's Burrow Plantation from the track which runs from The Roman Road to the A1307.
Stubble and big sky Harvest time in South Cambridgeshire, seen from a gap in the trees lining The Roman Road. The plantations at Lodge Farm are on the skyline.
Stubble and big sky
Harvest time in South Cambridgeshire, seen from a gap in the trees lining The Roman Road. The plantations at Lodge Farm are on the skyline.
Stubble on The Gogs An August view from the bridle track from the A1307 to The Roman Road (ahead), skirting Wandlebury Country Park.
Stubble on The Gogs
An August view from the bridle track from the A1307 to The Roman Road (ahead), skirting Wandlebury Country Park.
Café sign on the edge of Wandlebury Country Park
Café sign on the edge of Wandlebury Country Park
On The Roman Road in early autumn Looking south east on a cloudless Sunday morning in early October. Some leaves have turned in the last week.
On The Roman Road in early autumn
Looking south east on a cloudless Sunday morning in early October. Some leaves have turned in the last week.
The Roman Road: dark sky and bright leaves On the Gog Magog Hills, looking towards the Cambridge end of The Roman Road on the first Saturday morning of December.
The Roman Road: dark sky and bright leaves
On the Gog Magog Hills, looking towards the Cambridge end of The Roman Road on the first Saturday morning of December.
Roman Road walk Looking in the Cambridge direction on the cloudy first Saturday morning of December.
Roman Road walk
Looking in the Cambridge direction on the cloudy first Saturday morning of December.
A cold morning on The Roman Road Looking uphill towards the Cambridge end of The Roman Road, with the temperature below zero, as it had been all week. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7355096">TL5053 : The Roman Road: dark sky and bright leaves</a> was taken hereabouts eleven days before.
A cold morning on The Roman Road
Looking uphill towards the Cambridge end of The Roman Road, with the temperature below zero, as it had been all week. TL5053 : The Roman Road: dark sky and bright leaves was taken hereabouts eleven days before.
Snow, frost, fog and The Roman Road The line of frosted trees and bushes - lost in the mist to the right as it rises towards Copley Hill - marks the course of The Roman Road. This was a fiercely cold morning during the cold spell in mid December 2022.
Snow, frost, fog and The Roman Road
The line of frosted trees and bushes - lost in the mist to the right as it rises towards Copley Hill - marks the course of The Roman Road. This was a fiercely cold morning during the cold spell in mid December 2022.
The sun breaking through on Mile Road I had come through thick mist along the A1307 from the southern edge of Cambridge, but on Mile Road the sun was breaking through and by the time I reached Copley Hill and The Roman Road the sky was clear to the north and north-west. Behind the camera the mist lingered - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7399948">TL5052 : Mist on Mile Road</a>, taken not long before.

Mile Road is a prehistoric track which was reused by the Romans.
The sun breaking through on Mile Road
I had come through thick mist along the A1307 from the southern edge of Cambridge, but on Mile Road the sun was breaking through and by the time I reached Copley Hill and The Roman Road the sky was clear to the north and north-west. Behind the camera the mist lingered - see TL5052 : Mist on Mile Road, taken not long before. Mile Road is a prehistoric track which was reused by the Romans.
Mist on Mile Road Mist persisted on the southern slopes of the Gog Magog Hills, but behind the camera it was clearing (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7399945">TL5052 : The sun breaking through on Mile Road</a>) and by the time I reached Copley Hill and The Roman Road the sky was blue to the north and north-west.

Mile Road is a prehistoric track which was reused by the Romans.
Mist on Mile Road
Mist persisted on the southern slopes of the Gog Magog Hills, but behind the camera it was clearing (see TL5052 : The sun breaking through on Mile Road) and by the time I reached Copley Hill and The Roman Road the sky was blue to the north and north-west. Mile Road is a prehistoric track which was reused by the Romans.
Almost summer on The Roman Road Looking towards Cambridge on a fine morning towards the end of May - late spring or early summer.
Almost summer on The Roman Road
Looking towards Cambridge on a fine morning towards the end of May - late spring or early summer.
On The Roman Road in early June The Cambridge end of The Roman Road, which runs beside the Gog Magog Golf Course (over the hedge on the right), is more wooded and in places narrower than many stretches to the south east. After a long cool spring, summer had finally arrived, with dog roses in the hedgerows.
On The Roman Road in early June
The Cambridge end of The Roman Road, which runs beside the Gog Magog Golf Course (over the hedge on the right), is more wooded and in places narrower than many stretches to the south east. After a long cool spring, summer had finally arrived, with dog roses in the hedgerows.
Late summer on The Roman Road Looking towards Cambridge on a fine August morning. Greens have lost their midsummer lushness.
Late summer on The Roman Road
Looking towards Cambridge on a fine August morning. Greens have lost their midsummer lushness.
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Magog Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL4953 (Lat: 52.155973, Lng: 0.17693097)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

What 3 Words

///maternal.reference.misty. Near Sawston, Cambridgeshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.155973,0.17693097
Parking
Wandlebury
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Fee: yes
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Wandlebury Ring (Iron Age Hill Fort)
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Magog Down
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
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Post Box Type: lamp
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Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
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Parking
Magog Down
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Fee: yes
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Payment Cash: yes
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Little Trees Hill
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Wikipedia: en:Little Trees Hill
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Bus Stop
Fort
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Bus Stop
Fort
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
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Horse Grave Godolphin Arabian (c. 1724 – 1753)
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Wandlebury Hill
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Wikipedia: en:Wandlebury Hill
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Check Date: 2021-02-27
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Operator: CPPF
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Ref: 52
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Covered: no
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Bicycle Parking
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Backrest: yes
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Backrest: yes
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Colour: red and white
Fixme: This looks like an unusually short version of a standard aerial gas marker, though without any of the usual labelling, and made of wood. Has black pipes near by. Not sure what sort of utility this marks.
Marker: yes
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Bench
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Covered: no
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Bench
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Bench
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Colin's Bank
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Bench
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Bench
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Vending Machine
Payment Credit Cards: yes
Payment Debit Cards: yes
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Clock
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Waste Basket
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Wandlebury Orchard
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Operator: CPPF
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Bench
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Covered: no
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Covered: no
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