Long Belt

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Long Belt

A crossroads on Brinkley Road Brinkley to the left, Six Mile Bottom and Cambridge to the right, Weston Colville and (not very directly) Balsham straight ahead. The road behind the camera runs to Dullingham.
A crossroads on Brinkley Road Credit: John Sutton

Long Belt is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated within the Wood area, which is known for its picturesque landscapes and dense forests. The village is surrounded by lush greenery and offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere for its residents and visitors alike.

Long Belt is home to a scattered population, with a few hundred inhabitants. The village primarily consists of traditional cottages and houses, giving it a charming and idyllic feel. The architecture reflects the rural heritage of the area and adds to its unique character.

The village is known for its proximity to several beautiful forests, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The woodlands in and around Long Belt offer a wide range of flora and fauna, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The forests also serve as a habitat for various wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and a variety of bird species.

Long Belt is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good transportation links. Despite its rural setting, it benefits from amenities such as a local shop, a village hall, and a pub, providing essential services and a sense of community for its residents.

Overall, Long Belt is a charming and serene village nestled within the woodlands of Cambridgeshire. Its natural beauty, coupled with its rural charm, makes it an attractive place for those seeking a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Long Belt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.167654/0.32303489 or Grid Reference TL5854. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A crossroads on Brinkley Road Brinkley to the left, Six Mile Bottom and Cambridge to the right, Weston Colville and (not very directly) Balsham straight ahead. The road behind the camera runs to Dullingham.
A crossroads on Brinkley Road
Brinkley to the left, Six Mile Bottom and Cambridge to the right, Weston Colville and (not very directly) Balsham straight ahead. The road behind the camera runs to Dullingham.
The road to Six Mile Bottom This is the road from West Wratting to Six Mile Bottom, near Lark Hall. The signpost on the right points along a path which cuts a corner and leads to the Weston Colville road (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7221136">TL5854 : Footpath through barley</a>).
The road to Six Mile Bottom
This is the road from West Wratting to Six Mile Bottom, near Lark Hall. The signpost on the right points along a path which cuts a corner and leads to the Weston Colville road (see TL5854 : Footpath through barley).
Barley and turbines Looking towards Lark Hall Corner and, on the skyline, some of the turbines of Wadlow Wind Farm on a fine July morning.
Barley and turbines
Looking towards Lark Hall Corner and, on the skyline, some of the turbines of Wadlow Wind Farm on a fine July morning.
Footpath through barley The start, near Lark Hall, of a path which follows a farm track, cutting a corner and leading to the Weston Colville road.
Footpath through barley
The start, near Lark Hall, of a path which follows a farm track, cutting a corner and leading to the Weston Colville road.
A corrugated shed at Green End Farm The farm is on the road from West Wratting to Six Mile Bottom (right). Five of the turbines of Wadlow Wind Farm show on the skyline.
A corrugated shed at Green End Farm
The farm is on the road from West Wratting to Six Mile Bottom (right). Five of the turbines of Wadlow Wind Farm show on the skyline.
Icknield Way The strip on the left of the track is for game cover crops, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1637282">TL6054 : Icknield Way Path</a>.
Icknield Way
The strip on the left of the track is for game cover crops, see TL6054 : Icknield Way Path.
Icknield Way This small part of the Icknield Way shares part of a minor country road near to Weston Colville, Cambridgeshire.
Icknield Way
This small part of the Icknield Way shares part of a minor country road near to Weston Colville, Cambridgeshire.
Signs Footpath sign and marker signs for the Icknield Way near to Weston Colville, Cambridgeshire.
Signs
Footpath sign and marker signs for the Icknield Way near to Weston Colville, Cambridgeshire.
Part Of The Icknield Way Looking west along part of the Icknield Way near to Weston Colville, Cambridgeshire.
Part Of The Icknield Way
Looking west along part of the Icknield Way near to Weston Colville, Cambridgeshire.
Crossroads Signs Crossroads road signs near to Westley Waterless, Cambridgeshire.
Crossroads Signs
Crossroads road signs near to Westley Waterless, Cambridgeshire.
Country Road Country road near to Westley Waterless, Cambridgeshire.
Country Road
Country road near to Westley Waterless, Cambridgeshire.
Small Footbridge Small footbridge near to Weston Colville, Cambridgeshire.
Small Footbridge
Small footbridge near to Weston Colville, Cambridgeshire.
Near Chalk Pit Farm A bright February morning on the Six Mile Bottom to Brinkley road, near the crossroads (left to Dullingham, right to Weston Colville).
Near Chalk Pit Farm
A bright February morning on the Six Mile Bottom to Brinkley road, near the crossroads (left to Dullingham, right to Weston Colville).
Farming for game The maize and hedgerow appear to be for game cover. There is a shooting marker visible up the path, probably one of several along the hedgerow.
Farming for game
The maize and hedgerow appear to be for game cover. There is a shooting marker visible up the path, probably one of several along the hedgerow.
Icknield Way Trail Part of the long distance route following the chalk outcrop from the Chilterns into East Anglia.
Icknield Way Trail
Part of the long distance route following the chalk outcrop from the Chilterns into East Anglia.
Straight road with trees Heading towards Newmarket.
Straight road with trees
Heading towards Newmarket.
Road Junction Road junction near to West Wratting, Cambridgeshire.
Road Junction
Road junction near to West Wratting, Cambridgeshire.
Brinkley Road, Brinkley Approaching the crossroads
Brinkley Road, Brinkley
Approaching the crossroads
Show me another place!

Long Belt is located at Grid Ref: TL5854 (Lat: 52.167654, Lng: 0.32303489)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

What 3 Words

///lion.worthy.nuns. Near Balsham, Cambridgeshire

Nearby Locations

Long Belt Lark Hall Corner

Related Wikis

Six Mile Bottom railway station

Six Mile Bottom railway station is a disused railway station on the Ipswich to Cambridge line between Dullingham and Fulbourn. It served the village of...

Cambridgeshire Lodes

The Cambridgeshire Lodes are a series of man-made waterways, believed to be Roman in origin, located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Bottisham...

Six Mile Bottom

Six Mile Bottom is a hamlet within the parish of Little Wilbraham, near Cambridge in England. == Etymology == The hamlet was named in 1801, deriving its...

Shug Monkey

In the folklore of Cambridgeshire, the Shug Monkey is a creature that shares features of a dog and monkey, which reportedly haunted Slough Hill Lane (a...

West Wratting

West Wratting is a village and civil parish 10 miles southeast of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire. At 390 feet (120 m) above sea level, it can claim to be...

Weston Colville

Weston Colville is a village in South Cambridgeshire, 10 miles southeast of Cambridge and 6 miles south of Newmarket, close to the border with Suffolk...

Westley Waterless

Westley Waterless is a small village and civil parish in East Cambridgeshire, England, 5 miles south west of Newmarket. == History == The parish of Westley...

Brinkley, Cambridgeshire

Brinkley is a small village in Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated about 15 miles east of Cambridge and 5 miles south of Newmarket, the horse racing...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.167654,0.32303489
Chilly Hill
Created By: Potlatch 0.10b
Natural: hill
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 52.1684034/0.3209319
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1707276/0.3210817
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.165345/0.3191719
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1719386/0.3210066
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1674838/0.3205023
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1663914/0.3198371
Design: delta
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1642708/0.3189473
Design: delta
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1642616/0.3185008
Design: delta
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1641682/0.3203438
Design: delta
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1640843/0.3215374
Design: delta
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1639984/0.322723
Design: delta
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1639044/0.3239113
Design: delta
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1638239/0.3250913
Design: delta
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1637387/0.3262627
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Long Belt?

Leave your review of Long Belt below (or comments, questions and feedback).