Round Plantation

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Round Plantation

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Great Abington, St Mary Credit: mym

Round Plantation is a woodland area located in Cambridgeshire, England. Spanning across several acres, it is a notable feature of the local landscape and offers a diverse range of flora and fauna to visitors.

The plantation is predominantly made up of deciduous and coniferous trees, creating a mixed woodland environment. It is home to a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, pine, and birch. These trees provide a rich habitat for numerous animal species, such as squirrels, rabbits, and a variety of bird species.

The woodland is crisscrossed by several walking paths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty and tranquility. These paths meander through the plantation, leading visitors through different sections of the woodland and providing opportunities for nature observation and photography.

Round Plantation also serves as a recreational area for locals and visitors alike. The well-maintained paths make it ideal for walking, jogging, and cycling. In addition, there are several picnic areas scattered throughout the woodland, providing a peaceful setting for outdoor gatherings and relaxation.

The plantation is easily accessible, with a parking area available nearby. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, families, and individuals seeking a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life.

Overall, Round Plantation is a charming woodland area in Cambridgeshire, offering a serene escape into nature with its diverse vegetation, wildlife, and recreational opportunities.

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Great Abington, St Mary
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Little Abington, St Mary
Great Abington High Street A view of the three tuns pub from outside Abington school.
Great Abington High Street
A view of the three tuns pub from outside Abington school.
Hildersham Ford
Hildersham Ford
Abington Social Club, Great Abington, Cambs.
Abington Social Club, Great Abington, Cambs.
Furze Hill Look but no touch!
The site holds fragments of grassland characteristic of the Breckland of East Anglia holding both acidic
and calcareous components. This is a rare example of sandy habitat in the county and represents a south-
western outlier of the Suffolk Breckland.
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Furze Hill
Look but no touch! The site holds fragments of grassland characteristic of the Breckland of East Anglia holding both acidic and calcareous components. This is a rare example of sandy habitat in the county and represents a south- western outlier of the Suffolk Breckland. LinkExternal link
Caravan parking and lodging for ponies.
Caravan parking and lodging for ponies.
Dismantled railway
Dismantled railway
Little Abington The building bordering the image to the left is the Little Abington Pottery.
Little Abington
The building bordering the image to the left is the Little Abington Pottery.
Disused Mill Disused mill near Hildersham, viewed from A1307
Disused Mill
Disused mill near Hildersham, viewed from A1307
Bridleway between Roman Road and Hildersham Bridleway leading from Roman Road to Hildersham. On the small hill in the right half of the image you can see farm equipment supposedly belonging to the rectory farm.
Bridleway between Roman Road and Hildersham
Bridleway leading from Roman Road to Hildersham. On the small hill in the right half of the image you can see farm equipment supposedly belonging to the rectory farm.
Bluebelled to the max
Bluebelled to the max
Sheep dip path Go to ford and dip again
Sheep dip path
Go to ford and dip again
Hildersham Ford and Bridge, River Granta The village ford is now by-passed by a road bridge.
Hildersham Ford and Bridge, River Granta
The village ford is now by-passed by a road bridge.
Village Sign
Village Sign
Farmland near Hildersham Looking north west from the minor road between Hildersham and Balsham.
Farmland near Hildersham
Looking north west from the minor road between Hildersham and Balsham.
Cambridgeshire downlands Gently undulating arable prairie to the south of Penn Farm, Great Abington.
Cambridgeshire downlands
Gently undulating arable prairie to the south of Penn Farm, Great Abington.
Millennium bridge over the Granta This footbridge linking the parishes of Great and Little Abington was constructed and presented in 2000 by Granta Park and TWI. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.twi.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.twi.co.uk">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>
Millennium bridge over the Granta
This footbridge linking the parishes of Great and Little Abington was constructed and presented in 2000 by Granta Park and TWI. LinkExternal link
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Round Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TL5348 (Lat: 52.113414, Lng: 0.24496409)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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