Oak Grove

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Oak Grove

Five miles to Haverhill In a south-eastern wedge of Cambridgeshire, on the edges of Essex and Suffolk, — Five miles to Haverhill Credit: John Sutton

Oak Grove is a small village located in Cambridgeshire, a county in the eastern part of England. Situated amidst a dense woodland, the village is aptly named for its abundance of majestic oak trees that dominate the landscape. Oak Grove is known for its picturesque setting, with the forest providing a serene and tranquil atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.

The village is home to a tight-knit community, with a population of approximately 500 people. The residents of Oak Grove enjoy a peaceful and rural lifestyle, far removed from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns and cities. The village is characterized by its charming cottages and traditional architecture, blending seamlessly with the natural beauty of the surrounding woodland.

Nature enthusiasts are drawn to Oak Grove for its extensive forest trails and walking paths, which offer opportunities for leisurely strolls and exploring the local flora and fauna. The forest is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and various bird species, making it an ideal location for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.

Despite its secluded location, Oak Grove is well-connected to the wider region. The village has good transport links, with a nearby train station providing easy access to Cambridge and other major cities. Additionally, amenities such as schools, shops, and healthcare facilities are available in nearby towns, ensuring that residents have access to essential services.

Overall, Oak Grove is a hidden gem within the Cambridgeshire countryside, offering a peaceful retreat and an opportunity to immerse oneself in the beauty of nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.056964/0.34633051 or Grid Reference TL6042. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Five miles to Haverhill In a south-eastern wedge of Cambridgeshire, on the edges of Essex and Suffolk,

Five miles to Haverhill

In a south-eastern wedge of Cambridgeshire, on the edges of Essex and Suffolk,

On the way to Steventon End and Ashdon

On the way to Steventon End and Ashdon

Riders on a quiet lane The cyclist was making for Steventon End and Ashdon. The riders were heading towards Camps Hall. The sun was briefly behind high cloud, but a minute or so later the view from further up the hill was much brighter: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7579846">TL6043 : On the way to Steventon End and Ashdon</a>.

Riders on a quiet lane

The cyclist was making for Steventon End and Ashdon. The riders were heading towards Camps Hall. The sun was briefly behind high cloud, but a minute or so later the view from further up the hill was much brighter: TL6043 : On the way to Steventon End and Ashdon.

Sunlight, shadow, woodland and rolling fields A late-August morning of high, fast-moving cloud, bright sunlight and shifting shadows. This is the lane from Camps Hall to Steventon End, in the south-eastern corner of Cambridgeshire.

Sunlight, shadow, woodland and rolling fields

A late-August morning of high, fast-moving cloud, bright sunlight and shifting shadows. This is the lane from Camps Hall to Steventon End, in the south-eastern corner of Cambridgeshire.

Camps Hall to Steventon End The road to Steventon End has just crossed a stream which is one of the easternmost tributaries of the many-stranded eastern arm of the River Cam network.

Camps Hall to Steventon End

The road to Steventon End has just crossed a stream which is one of the easternmost tributaries of the many-stranded eastern arm of the River Cam network.

Road junction at Camps Hall The road ahead, to Bartlow, follows one of the easternmost streams of the many-stranded River Cam, which rises near Castle Camps.

Road junction at Camps Hall

The road ahead, to Bartlow, follows one of the easternmost streams of the many-stranded River Cam, which rises near Castle Camps.

The road to Bartlow in August The road follows a stream which rises near Castle Camps and is one of the easternmost of the many strands of the complex River Cam network.

The road to Bartlow in August

The road follows a stream which rises near Castle Camps and is one of the easternmost of the many strands of the complex River Cam network.

Camps End: left to Bartlow, right to the Bumpsteads The words &quot;Together in The Camps&quot; are incised on the bench.

Camps End: left to Bartlow, right to the Bumpsteads

The words "Together in The Camps" are incised on the bench.

Camps End: Farm Cottage The timber-framed cottage is Grade II listed.

Camps End: Farm Cottage

The timber-framed cottage is Grade II listed.

Camps End: blue on the bend A pleasing timber-framed house with a slate roof.

Camps End: blue on the bend

A pleasing timber-framed house with a slate roof.

Cottages at Camps End On an otherwise sunny morning in late August the sun was briefly behind a scrap of high cloud.

Cottages at Camps End

On an otherwise sunny morning in late August the sun was briefly behind a scrap of high cloud.

Brownings House This Grade II listed timber-framed farmhouse of c 1700 is on a dead-end lane near Camps End, in a south-eastern corner of Cambridgeshire.

Brownings House

This Grade II listed timber-framed farmhouse of c 1700 is on a dead-end lane near Camps End, in a south-eastern corner of Cambridgeshire.

Outside Spindleberry Cottage A bench is kindly provided for the use of elderly cyclists. The fingerpost points along a path which leads eventually to Castle Camps.

Outside Spindleberry Cottage

A bench is kindly provided for the use of elderly cyclists. The fingerpost points along a path which leads eventually to Castle Camps.

Sunlight, shadows and Spindleberry Cottage The sun was in the wrong quarter of the sky for a successful picture of the whole cottage, taken from the road - but I discovered that Jonathan Billinger had photographed it clearly in 2007: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/599020">TL6141 : Spindleberry Cottage</a>.

Sunlight, shadows and Spindleberry Cottage

The sun was in the wrong quarter of the sky for a successful picture of the whole cottage, taken from the road - but I discovered that Jonathan Billinger had photographed it clearly in 2007: TL6141 : Spindleberry Cottage.

At Charlwood Farm The farmhouse is Grade II listed, but not the outbuildings....

At Charlwood Farm

The farmhouse is Grade II listed, but not the outbuildings....

On the byway to Camps End A remote corner of Cambridgeshire on a fine late-August morning.

On the byway to Camps End

A remote corner of Cambridgeshire on a fine late-August morning.

Stubble, bales and sky A remote part of south-east Cambridgeshire on a fine late-August morning.

Stubble, bales and sky

A remote part of south-east Cambridgeshire on a fine late-August morning.

Lane, mast and fingerpost Public paths - part of a denese network in these remote parts - from Red Oaks Hill (left) to Drapers Green cross the lane from Olmstead Green to Castle Camps and Camps End.

Lane, mast and fingerpost

Public paths - part of a denese network in these remote parts - from Red Oaks Hill (left) to Drapers Green cross the lane from Olmstead Green to Castle Camps and Camps End.

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Oak Grove is located at Grid Ref: TL6042 (Lat: 52.056964, Lng: 0.34633051)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 10:45

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Type: lamp

Ref: CB21 257

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 52.0554502/0.3511374

Crossing

Lat/Long: 52.0548295/0.3506402

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