Dean Plantation

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Dean Plantation

The A1303 This is a very busy road and waiting for a gap in the traffic took some time, even so there is a lorry and car visible.
The A1303 Credit: Malcolm Neal

Dean Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Cambridgeshire, England. Spanning over a vast area, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst the natural surroundings. The plantation is primarily composed of a diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a captivating and serene atmosphere.

The woodland is known for its well-maintained paths and trails, making it an ideal spot for walking, hiking, and exploring. The paths wind through the plantation, leading visitors through dense clusters of trees and allowing them to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. Along the way, visitors may stumble upon enchanting wildflowers, adding a splash of color to the verdant landscape.

Dean Plantation is also home to a variety of wildlife, providing a haven for numerous animal and bird species. Keen birdwatchers can spot a range of feathered friends, including woodpeckers, finches, and various birds of prey. Additionally, there is a chance to encounter mammals such as deer and foxes, adding an element of excitement and wonder to any visit.

For those interested in history, Dean Plantation holds archaeological significance as well. The remains of a Roman villa have been discovered within the woodland, offering a glimpse into the past and adding an additional layer of intrigue to this natural haven.

Overall, Dean Plantation in Cambridgeshire is a captivating woodland, offering a sanctuary for nature enthusiasts, history buffs, and those simply seeking solace in the beauty of the natural world.

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Dean Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.225691/0.21397391 or Grid Reference TL5160. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The A1303 This is a very busy road and waiting for a gap in the traffic took some time, even so there is a lorry and car visible.
The A1303
This is a very busy road and waiting for a gap in the traffic took some time, even so there is a lorry and car visible.
Working the land in November Sugar beet has been lifted from this large field on the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens and is on its way to the refinery - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7013788">TL5159 : Stow-cum-Quy: loading sugar beet</a>, taken a couple of minutes earlier. Stow-cum-Quy church tower is on the skyline in the centre of the picture.
Working the land in November
Sugar beet has been lifted from this large field on the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens and is on its way to the refinery - see TL5159 : Stow-cum-Quy: loading sugar beet, taken a couple of minutes earlier. Stow-cum-Quy church tower is on the skyline in the centre of the picture.
Stow-cum-Quy: loading sugar beet Beet is piled at the edge of the field and a tractor and a conveyor transfer it to the lorry which will take it to the sugar refinery (the nearest is at Bury St Edmunds).
Stow-cum-Quy: loading sugar beet
Beet is piled at the edge of the field and a tractor and a conveyor transfer it to the lorry which will take it to the sugar refinery (the nearest is at Bury St Edmunds).
On High Ditch Road in September A view from the side of High Ditch Road, on the way to Fen Ditton, taken on a late-summer morning. The bridge in the distance on the right carries Low Fen Drove Way over the A14 and out into the fen.
On High Ditch Road in September
A view from the side of High Ditch Road, on the way to Fen Ditton, taken on a late-summer morning. The bridge in the distance on the right carries Low Fen Drove Way over the A14 and out into the fen.
Cycleway to the A1303 Newmarket Road Off High Ditch Road
Fen Ditton Cycleway No.51
Cycleway to the A1303 Newmarket Road
Off High Ditch Road Fen Ditton Cycleway No.51
High Ditch Road, Fen Ditton At the junction with the A1303 Newmarket Road
High Ditch Road, Fen Ditton
At the junction with the A1303 Newmarket Road
Cycleway signpost on High Ditch Road <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fen_Ditton" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fen_Ditton">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Cycleway signpost on High Ditch Road
High Ditch Road, Fen Ditton At the junction with the A1303 Newmarket Road
High Ditch Road, Fen Ditton
At the junction with the A1303 Newmarket Road
High Ditch Road, Fen Ditton <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fen_Ditton" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fen_Ditton">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
High Ditch Road, Fen Ditton
Farmland off High Ditch Road <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fen_Ditton" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fen_Ditton">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Farmland off High Ditch Road
House on the A1303 Newmarket Road Taken from  High Drift Road
House on the A1303 Newmarket Road
Taken from High Drift Road
Cycleway to the A1303 Newmarket Road Off High Ditch Road
Fen Ditton Cycleway No.51
Cycleway to the A1303 Newmarket Road
Off High Ditch Road Fen Ditton Cycleway No.51
Cycleway signpost on High Ditch Road Fen Ditton Cycleway No.51
Cycleway signpost on High Ditch Road
Fen Ditton Cycleway No.51
Cycleway signpost on High Ditch Road Fen Ditton Cycleway No.51
Cycleway signpost on High Ditch Road
Fen Ditton Cycleway No.51
High Ditch Road sign On High Ditch Road at the junction with the A1303 Newmarket Road
High Ditch Road sign
On High Ditch Road at the junction with the A1303 Newmarket Road
Roadsigns on the A1303 Newmarket Road At the junction with High Ditch Road
Roadsigns on the A1303 Newmarket Road
At the junction with High Ditch Road
Farmland looking towards the A1303 Newmarket Road Taken from High Ditch Road
Farmland looking towards the A1303 Newmarket Road
Taken from High Ditch Road
Near Quy Mill Hotel on a frosty morning On this very cold January morning there was fog out in The Fens, but in and near the city the sky was clear.
Near Quy Mill Hotel on a frosty morning
On this very cold January morning there was fog out in The Fens, but in and near the city the sky was clear.
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Dean Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TL5160 (Lat: 52.225691, Lng: 0.21397391)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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