Furze Clump

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Furze 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

Furze Clump is a picturesque woodland located in Cambridgeshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor activities. The clump is situated just outside the village of Fulbourn, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city life.

The woodland is predominantly composed of oak and birch trees, creating a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with carpets of bluebells during the spring season, adding a splash of vibrant color to the landscape.

Furze Clump is intersected by a network of footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. These pathways are well-maintained and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The clump also features a small lake, which provides a serene spot for picnics or birdwatching.

The woodland is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a multitude of bird species. Birdwatchers are often treated to sightings of woodpeckers, jays, and various songbirds. The peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty of Furze Clump make it a popular destination for photographers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Furze Clump is well-equipped for visitors, with ample parking facilities and information boards outlining the history and significance of the woodland. It is managed and maintained by the local authorities to ensure its preservation and accessibility for future generations to enjoy.

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Furze Clump Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.156881/0.18760395 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 <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
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
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.
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.
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.
Early autumn on The Roman Road At the junction with Mile Road (left) on a bright October morning.
Early autumn on The Roman Road
At the junction with Mile Road (left) on a bright October morning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
A runner on The Roman Road Near Copley Hill on a mid-September afternoon - one of high cloud and some lengthy sunny spells.
A runner on The Roman Road
Near Copley Hill on a mid-September afternoon - one of high cloud and some lengthy sunny spells.
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.
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Furze Clump is located at Grid Ref: TL4953 (Lat: 52.156881, Lng: 0.18760395)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Wandlebury
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Fee: yes
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Wandlebury Ring (Iron Age Hill Fort)
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Clark's Corner
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Ely View
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