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Plum Belt

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

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Plum Belt

Turn left to Shudy Camps Straight on for Castle Camps and the Bumpsteads. The picture was taken against the light at about nine o'clock on the sunny morning of August Bank Holiday Sunday.
Turn left to Shudy Camps Credit: John Sutton

Plum Belt is a small woodland area located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is known for its dense population of plum trees, giving rise to its name. The woodland covers an approximate area of 10 acres and is situated in a rural setting, surrounded by farmland and other woodlands.

The forest is characterized by its rich biodiversity, offering a habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. The canopy of the forest is dominated by the plum trees, which provide shelter and food for a range of bird species. Some of the common bird species found in Plum Belt include blackbirds, thrushes, and woodpeckers.

The forest floor is covered with a thick layer of leaf litter, creating a fertile environment for various plant species to thrive. Bluebells, ferns, and mosses are among the common plants found in the understory. The woodland is also home to a diverse range of mammals, including squirrels, rabbits, and foxes.

Plum Belt is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers who can enjoy the peacefulness and tranquility of the woodland. There are several walking trails that wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty. Additionally, the woodland provides an excellent opportunity for photographers to capture its picturesque landscapes.

Overall, Plum Belt in Cambridgeshire is a charming and ecologically significant woodland, offering a haven for wildlife and a peaceful escape for visitors seeking a connection with nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.084708/0.32305915 or Grid Reference TL5945. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Turn left to Shudy Camps Straight on for Castle Camps and the Bumpsteads. The picture was taken against the light at about nine o'clock on the sunny morning of August Bank Holiday Sunday.
Turn left to Shudy Camps
Straight on for Castle Camps and the Bumpsteads. The picture was taken against the light at about nine o'clock on the sunny morning of August Bank Holiday Sunday.
Once a railway embankment Bushes and undergrowth cover what was, until the 1960s, an embankment on the Stour Valley line, which connected Cambridge (ahead) and Colchester. The bridge over the Castle Camps to Bartlow road was removed long ago.
Once a railway embankment
Bushes and undergrowth cover what was, until the 1960s, an embankment on the Stour Valley line, which connected Cambridge (ahead) and Colchester. The bridge over the Castle Camps to Bartlow road was removed long ago.
Where a railway once crossed The bushes and undergrowth either side of the Castle Camps to Bartlow road cover what were, until the 1960s, embankments on the Stour Valley line, which connected Cambridge and Colchester. The bridge over the road was removed long ago.
Where a railway once crossed
The bushes and undergrowth either side of the Castle Camps to Bartlow road cover what were, until the 1960s, embankments on the Stour Valley line, which connected Cambridge and Colchester. The bridge over the road was removed long ago.
On the road to Bartlow The road from Shudy Camps and Castle Camps to Bartlow, photographed on a sunny morning in late August.
On the road to Bartlow
The road from Shudy Camps and Castle Camps to Bartlow, photographed on a sunny morning in late August.
Harcamlow Way near Horseheath
Harcamlow Way near Horseheath
Dump on an abandoned railroad Looks for a good place for an anthropological dig.
Dump on an abandoned railroad
Looks for a good place for an anthropological dig.
Harcamlow Way The Harcamlow Way south-west of Horseheath, Cambridgeshire. The Harcamlow Way path is a long-distance path of 140 miles and follows a figure of eight line between Harlow and Cambridgeshire.
Harcamlow Way
The Harcamlow Way south-west of Horseheath, Cambridgeshire. The Harcamlow Way path is a long-distance path of 140 miles and follows a figure of eight line between Harlow and Cambridgeshire.
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Bartlow, St Mary
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Romano-British cleavage This group of Romano-British Tumuli are hidden in a wood on the Cambridge - Essex border and are only revealed to sight at the last minute, a truly remarkable monument.
Romano-British cleavage
This group of Romano-British Tumuli are hidden in a wood on the Cambridge - Essex border and are only revealed to sight at the last minute, a truly remarkable monument.
Bartlow Elms A rare sight,healthy elms in the 21st century.
Bartlow Elms
A rare sight,healthy elms in the 21st century.
A corner of Bartlow The cream coloured timber-framed house was once the village post office and beyond that stands 'The Three Hills' inn.
A corner of Bartlow
The cream coloured timber-framed house was once the village post office and beyond that stands 'The Three Hills' inn.
'The Three Hills' inn, Bartlow, Cambs. This inn is named after the nearby Bartlow Hills that are Roman burial mounds. The inn is an unusually long building.
'The Three Hills' inn, Bartlow, Cambs.
This inn is named after the nearby Bartlow Hills that are Roman burial mounds. The inn is an unusually long building.
Camps Road
Camps Road
Frosty November 3rd Numbers 4, 3, 2 and 1 Barham Hall Cottages looking toward Linton and Bartlow Road. Path to Horseheath Lodge goes Northeast from here.
Frosty November 3rd
Numbers 4, 3, 2 and 1 Barham Hall Cottages looking toward Linton and Bartlow Road. Path to Horseheath Lodge goes Northeast from here.
Zoom 4 pheasants Barham Hall had 30 pheasants this day. Only a few came out on this shot.
Zoom 4 pheasants
Barham Hall had 30 pheasants this day. Only a few came out on this shot.
Dean road in the centre and point to point racecourse Feb 3 2007 the horses will be jumpin' up yonder sez Mike from California! Another of the few frosty days late in 2006.
Dean road in the centre and point to point racecourse
Feb 3 2007 the horses will be jumpin' up yonder sez Mike from California! Another of the few frosty days late in 2006.
The sun is not so high when the day is so short. The third shortest day of the year at 53 degrees north.
The sun is not so high when the day is so short.
The third shortest day of the year at 53 degrees north.
View from a cottage loo. Barham Hall Cottages look toward Bartlow
View from a cottage loo.
Barham Hall Cottages look toward Bartlow
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Plum Belt is located at Grid Ref: TL5945 (Lat: 52.084708, Lng: 0.32305915)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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