Telegraph Clump

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Telegraph Clump

Harvest time on The Gogs The combine had stopped and the tractor and full trailer shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6904418">TL5053 : Combining on The Gogs</a> were disappearing over the crest of the hill in a cloud of dust.

Comparable views of these fields south-west of The Roman Road:
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4209983">TL5053 : Field gate on The Roman Road</a>
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4708677">TL5053 : Farm track and autumn fields</a>
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5574989">TL5053 : The Gogs from the Roman Road</a>
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6791839">TL5053 : A field gate on The Roman Road</a> — Harvest time on The Gogs Credit: John Sutton

Telegraph Clump is a small wooded area located in Cambridgeshire, England. Situated near the village of Gamlingay, this wood is part of a larger forested area known as Cambridgeshire Forest.

The clump is named after a telegraph pole that used to stand in the vicinity, serving as a communication point during World War II. Today, only remnants of the pole remain, but the name has stuck.

Covering an area of approximately 10 acres, Telegraph Clump is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash. The woodland floor is lush with ferns, bluebells, and other native wildflowers.

This wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and dog walkers. It offers a peaceful and serene environment, providing a retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Many visitors enjoy exploring the various trails that crisscross the clump, offering opportunities to observe local wildlife, such as deer, squirrels, and a variety of bird species.

Telegraph Clump is managed by the Forestry Commission, which ensures its preservation and maintenance. The commission periodically carries out conservation work to maintain the health and diversity of the wood, including tree planting and clearance of invasive species.

Overall, Telegraph Clump is a picturesque woodland area, offering a tranquil and scenic escape for those seeking to immerse themselves in nature.

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Telegraph Clump Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.161487/0.18652854 or Grid Reference TL4953. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Harvest time on The Gogs

The combine had stopped and the tractor and full trailer shown in TL5053 : Combining on The Gogs were disappearing over the crest of the hill in a cloud of dust. Comparable views of these fields south-west of The Roman Road: TL5053 : Field gate on The Roman Road TL5053 : Farm track and autumn fields TL5053 : The Gogs from the Roman Road TL5053 : A field gate on The Roman Road

John Sutton

Combining on The Gogs

I stepped through a gap in the Roman Road hedgerow for this view of a huge barley field being harvested. The woodland on the far side of the field is at the edge of Wandlebury Country Park and the Gog Magog golf course.

John Sutton

Fields on the edge of Wandlebury Country Park

Beautiful open countryside just a couple of miles to the south east of Cambridge.

Peter S

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.

John Sutton

Early autumn on The Roman Road

At the junction with Mile Road (left) on a bright October morning.

John Sutton

Trees lining The Roman Road

The Roman Road runs south-east from the Gog Magog Hills on the edge of Cambridge into the hills of East Cambridgeshire, petering out near Horseheath. This picture was taken from a field edge on a bright October morning.

John Sutton

The road to Rectory Farm

Sunlight and shadows on a fine October morning. The farmhouse is between Limepit Hill and Mag's Hill, two of the Gog Magog Hills south-east of Cambridge. The picture was taken from Babraham Road, which serves a number of farms and businesses south of Fulbourn but does not reach Babraham.

John Sutton

A spring morning on The Roman Road

Bright and warm, with a lot of vivid greens.

John Sutton

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.

John Sutton

On Babraham Road in spring

Looking towards Fulbourn on a fine morning in late April. This road serves farms and businesses near Fulbourn, but does not reach Babraham - beyond Lodge Farm (some way behind the camera) it becomes a footpath and joins The Roman Road.

John Sutton

Over a wheatfield to Rectory Farm

The picture was taken from a gap in the Babraham Road hedge near Grange Farm on a fine morning in late April. These are some of the lower slopes of the north side of the Gog Magog Hills.

John Sutton

Stubble on the Gogs

Looking uphill towards Fox's Burrow Plantation from the track which runs from The Roman Road to the A1307.

John Sutton

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.

John Sutton

Towards Signal Hill and Meggs Hill

The skyline plantations are on Signal Hill (left) and Meggs Hill, two of the gentle Gog Magog Hills south-east of Cambridge. The picture was taken from a field corner at the junction of The Roman Road (which the trees on the extreme left line) and Mile Road.

John Sutton

Copley Hill in a dry summer

Mid August in the drought summer of 2022 - and some of the leaves in the plantation on Copley Hill are turning while the rest have lost their high summer richness.

John Sutton