Lodge Plantation

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Lodge Plantation

Two Acre Plantation Two Acre Plantation viewed from footbridge over A11
Two Acre Plantation Credit: Oda Stoevesandt and Karsten Koehler

Lodge Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Cambridgeshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, this plantation is a haven of natural beauty, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Lodge Plantation is predominantly composed of a dense forest of native trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These towering trees provide a scenic canopy that offers shade and shelter to the wide variety of flora and fauna that call this woodland home.

Visitors to Lodge Plantation can enjoy a network of well-maintained trails that meander through the forest, providing opportunities for leisurely walks, hikes, and bike rides. The trails are well-signposted, ensuring that visitors can easily navigate their way through the woodland and discover its hidden gems.

The plantation is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species, including woodpeckers, owls, and warblers, while nature enthusiasts can keep an eye out for small mammals such as squirrels and rabbits. The woodland floor is adorned with vibrant wildflowers during the spring and summer months, adding a splash of color to the already picturesque landscape.

Lodge Plantation is managed by the local forestry commission, who work tirelessly to preserve and protect this natural treasure. They regularly undertake conservation efforts, ensuring that the woodland remains a thriving ecosystem for generations to come.

Overall, Lodge Plantation in Cambridgeshire offers visitors a tranquil escape into nature, with its beautiful forest, scenic trails, and abundant wildlife. It is a must-visit location for anyone seeking to reconnect with the great outdoors.

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Lodge Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.139352/0.20759915 or Grid Reference TL5151. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Two Acre Plantation Two Acre Plantation viewed from footbridge over A11
Two Acre Plantation
Two Acre Plantation viewed from footbridge over A11
Footpath diverging from Sawston Road Footpath diverging from Sawston Road near Church Farm. At the horizon there are the buildings of Sawston visible.
Footpath diverging from Sawston Road
Footpath diverging from Sawston Road near Church Farm. At the horizon there are the buildings of Sawston visible.
Babraham Hall viewed from Sawston Road Babraham Hall viewed from Sawston Road near Church Farm
Babraham Hall viewed from Sawston Road
Babraham Hall viewed from Sawston Road near Church Farm
Track from Babraham to Sawston At this point it crosses a dismantled railway.
Track from Babraham to Sawston
At this point it crosses a dismantled railway.
Track from Babraham to Sawston Showing the line of the dismantled railway.
Track from Babraham to Sawston
Showing the line of the dismantled railway.
The Temple Centre A venue for Weddings and Conferences
The Temple Centre
A venue for Weddings and Conferences
Footbridge over the A11
Footbridge over the A11
The Great Wall of Sugar-Beet
The Great Wall of Sugar-Beet
The A11 approaching the A505 turn off The A505 connects with the M11 north.
The A11 approaching the A505 turn off
The A505 connects with the M11 north.
Roundabout Approach - Cambridge Road
Roundabout Approach - Cambridge Road
Babraham: at the corner of Rowley Lane The skew-whiff fingerpost points along Rowley Lane, a track to Stapleford. The van is coming in to Babraham from Sawston or Pampisford.
Babraham: at the corner of Rowley Lane
The skew-whiff fingerpost points along Rowley Lane, a track to Stapleford. The van is coming in to Babraham from Sawston or Pampisford.
Babraham: over the hedge on Honeysuckle Lane The houses on the other side of the field were built quite recently.
Babraham: over the hedge on Honeysuckle Lane
The houses on the other side of the field were built quite recently.
Babraham: The George The George dates from the 17th century and is Grade II listed. High cloud was about to block the sun for half an hour or so.
Babraham: The George
The George dates from the 17th century and is Grade II listed. High cloud was about to block the sun for half an hour or so.
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.
Towards Cambridge on The Roman Road Near Worsted Lodge on a fine Sunday morning in late August. In the drought summer of 2022 grass is parched and the path dry and hard. The plantations on the skyline are at Signal Hill and Meggs Hill, two of the gentle Gog Magog Hills south-east of Cambridge.
Towards Cambridge on The Roman Road
Near Worsted Lodge on a fine Sunday morning in late August. In the drought summer of 2022 grass is parched and the path dry and hard. The plantations on the skyline are at Signal Hill and Meggs Hill, two of the gentle Gog Magog Hills south-east of Cambridge.
Sunflowers, sky and the new edge of Sawston Looking west from the cycle path near Church Farm towards the red roofs of the new estate going up off Babraham Road, on the north-eastern edge of Sawston (in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TL4950">TL4950</a>).
Sunflowers, sky and the new edge of Sawston
Looking west from the cycle path near Church Farm towards the red roofs of the new estate going up off Babraham Road, on the north-eastern edge of Sawston (in TL4950).
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Lodge Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TL5151 (Lat: 52.139352, Lng: 0.20759915)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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