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Gravelpit Plantation

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Gravelpit Plantation

Horseheath: round the corner West Wickham Road on the last morning of April.
Horseheath: round the corner Credit: John Sutton

Gravelpit Plantation is a picturesque woodland area located in Cambridgeshire, England. Spanning over a vast expanse of land, this plantation is known for its dense and diverse forest, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The plantation is characterized by its rich flora, consisting of a variety of tree species such as oak, ash, birch, and beech. These towering trees create a canopy that filters sunlight, creating a serene and shaded environment below. The forest floor is carpeted with a thick layer of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding vibrancy to the landscape.

Wildlife thrives within the confines of Gravelpit Plantation. It serves as a habitat for a diverse range of species, including squirrels, foxes, badgers, and a wide array of bird species. Birdwatchers will be delighted to spot woodpeckers, jays, and tawny owls, among many others.

The plantation is crisscrossed with well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the beauty of the woodland at their own pace. These trails wind through the forest, occasionally revealing small clearings and secluded ponds, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the plantation.

Gravelpit Plantation is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, jogging, and picnicking. Its peaceful ambiance and natural beauty provide a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether visitors seek solitude or adventure, this woodland sanctuary has something to offer for everyone.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.0896/0.33126929 or Grid Reference TL5946. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Horseheath: round the corner West Wickham Road on the last morning of April.
Horseheath: round the corner
West Wickham Road on the last morning of April.
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.
A small lane at Cardinal's Green There doesn't appear to be a name for this short lane. It leads off Howard's Lane.
A small lane at Cardinal's Green
There doesn't appear to be a name for this short lane. It leads off Howard's Lane.
'The Old Red Lion Inn' at Horseheath, Cambs. This stands alongside the original A.604 that no longer passes through the village.
'The Old Red Lion Inn' at Horseheath, Cambs.
This stands alongside the original A.604 that no longer passes through the village.
Farmhouse at Street Farm The road is called Main Street.
Farmhouse at Street Farm
The road is called Main Street.
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.
Horseheath Taken from Linton Road. The houses are in West Wickham Road.
Horseheath
Taken from Linton Road. The houses are in West Wickham Road.
Horseheath The cottages are in Haverhill Road. Taken from the footpath that runs beside the cricket pitch.
Horseheath
The cottages are in Haverhill Road. Taken from the footpath that runs beside the cricket pitch.
Harcamlow Way footpath near Cardinal's Green
Harcamlow Way footpath near Cardinal's Green
Bartlow, St Mary <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/bartlow.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/bartlow.htm">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>
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.
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Gravelpit Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TL5946 (Lat: 52.0896, Lng: 0.33126929)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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