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Hare Wood

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

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Hare Wood

West Wickham: a stinkpipe half hidden in a tree The coronet cap of a green-painted cast-iron sewer vent pokes out of the top of the small tree on the left and its ribbed base can just about be made out in the shadows below. The photo was taken on the bend in High Street next to the church gate. A bright day in winter would be a better time to take a picture than this cloudy one in full-leafed June was.
West Wickham: a stinkpipe half hidden in a tree Credit: John Sutton

Hare Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Cambridgeshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The wood is situated near the village of Hare, hence its name, and is easily accessible by both car and foot.

The woodland is primarily composed of various species of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash. These trees provide a dense canopy that offers shade and shelter to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Bluebells, wood anemones, and wild garlic can be found carpeting the forest floor during the spring season, creating a vibrant and colorful display.

Hare Wood is home to an array of wildlife, with deer, foxes, and badgers among the many species that inhabit the area. Birdwatchers will also find plenty to observe, as the wood attracts a variety of birdlife, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes.

The wood features several well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These paths lead visitors through the peaceful woodland, offering opportunities for walking, jogging, and cycling. There are also designated picnic areas where visitors can relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

Hare Wood is managed and maintained by the local authorities to ensure its preservation and protection. Its natural beauty, diverse ecosystem, and accessibility make it a cherished natural asset in the Cambridgeshire region, attracting visitors from far and wide.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.105558/0.3675297 or Grid Reference TL6247. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

West Wickham: a stinkpipe half hidden in a tree The coronet cap of a green-painted cast-iron sewer vent pokes out of the top of the small tree on the left and its ribbed base can just about be made out in the shadows below. The photo was taken on the bend in High Street next to the church gate. A bright day in winter would be a better time to take a picture than this cloudy one in full-leafed June was.
West Wickham: a stinkpipe half hidden in a tree
The coronet cap of a green-painted cast-iron sewer vent pokes out of the top of the small tree on the left and its ribbed base can just about be made out in the shadows below. The photo was taken on the bend in High Street next to the church gate. A bright day in winter would be a better time to take a picture than this cloudy one in full-leafed June was.
West Wickham: St Mary The parish church is screened from the road by fine lime trees. Much of the fabric dates from the 14th century. Restoration work was going on inside on this cloudy summer morning and some renewal of the chancel was already complete. "Chancel: c 1320. Three restored windows of clunch, of two cinquefoil lights with reticulated tracery in two-centred arches. East window of similar period, restored" (from the grade Grade II* listing). The chancel walls lean outwards, restrained by substantial diagonal buttresses.
West Wickham: St Mary
The parish church is screened from the road by fine lime trees. Much of the fabric dates from the 14th century. Restoration work was going on inside on this cloudy summer morning and some renewal of the chancel was already complete. "Chancel: c 1320. Three restored windows of clunch, of two cinquefoil lights with reticulated tracery in two-centred arches. East window of similar period, restored" (from the grade Grade II* listing). The chancel walls lean outwards, restrained by substantial diagonal buttresses.
West Wickham: St Mary - from the west The flint fabric of the church dates mostly from the 14th century. "West tower of four stages, with blocked parapet and three-stage diagonally-set buttressing. Restored reticulated tracery to west window" (from the Grade II* listing text).
West Wickham: St Mary - from the west
The flint fabric of the church dates mostly from the 14th century. "West tower of four stages, with blocked parapet and three-stage diagonally-set buttressing. Restored reticulated tracery to west window" (from the Grade II* listing text).
Stinkpipe and gable end at Burton End Burton End is the eastern part of West Wickham, and this house is at the eastern edge of the village. A slender cast-iron sewer vent pipe pokes above the hedgerow trees on the left. It is the same rather delicate type found in some other Cambridgeshire villages - and at the other end of West Wickham (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7214313">TL6149 : West Wickham: a stinkpipe half hidden in a tree</a>).
Stinkpipe and gable end at Burton End
Burton End is the eastern part of West Wickham, and this house is at the eastern edge of the village. A slender cast-iron sewer vent pipe pokes above the hedgerow trees on the left. It is the same rather delicate type found in some other Cambridgeshire villages - and at the other end of West Wickham (see TL6149 : West Wickham: a stinkpipe half hidden in a tree).
West Wickham: scaffolding at Burton End The Grade II listing begins "Row of cottages, now one. C17 origin much altered and remodelled in mid C19. Timber-framed, rendered and long straw thatch roof at two ridge and eaves levels. End and ridge stacks."
West Wickham: scaffolding at Burton End
The Grade II listing begins "Row of cottages, now one. C17 origin much altered and remodelled in mid C19. Timber-framed, rendered and long straw thatch roof at two ridge and eaves levels. End and ridge stacks."
West Wickham: Vicarage Cottage, Burton End The pink timber-framed cottage is Grade II listed and dates from the 18th century.
West Wickham: Vicarage Cottage, Burton End
The pink timber-framed cottage is Grade II listed and dates from the 18th century.
West Wickham High Street Council-built houses on the long main street.
West Wickham High Street
Council-built houses on the long main street.
West Wickham: the south end of High Street Near the junction with the Horseheath to Balsham road.
West Wickham: the south end of High Street
Near the junction with the Horseheath to Balsham road.
Towards Lawn Wood The view from Skipper's Lane on a bright October morning.
Towards Lawn Wood
The view from Skipper's Lane on a bright October morning.
Autumn cultivation The farm track is shared by a public footpath, part of a dense network in this part of Cambridgeshire.
Autumn cultivation
The farm track is shared by a public footpath, part of a dense network in this part of Cambridgeshire.
Near Streetly Hall Webb's Road, the narrow lane from Streetly End.
Near Streetly Hall
Webb's Road, the narrow lane from Streetly End.
Streetly End: towards the windmill The mill was built in 1802 but ceased milling after the sails blew off in 1895. The timber-framed house on the left dates from c 1600 and is Grade II listed.
Streetly End: towards the windmill
The mill was built in 1802 but ceased milling after the sails blew off in 1895. The timber-framed house on the left dates from c 1600 and is Grade II listed.
Streetly End: thatch and tulips Bright tulips in the verge of the road to West Wickham. The Grade II listed timber-framed cottage on the left dates from the 18th century.
Streetly End: thatch and tulips
Bright tulips in the verge of the road to West Wickham. The Grade II listed timber-framed cottage on the left dates from the 18th century.
Streetly End windmill The mill, built in 1802, lost its sails in 1895.
Streetly End windmill
The mill, built in 1802, lost its sails in 1895.
Insulating Streetly End Farmhouse Cladding is being added prior to re-rendering. The house is Grade II listed and dates from the mid 17th century.
Insulating Streetly End Farmhouse
Cladding is being added prior to re-rendering. The house is Grade II listed and dates from the mid 17th century.
Horseheath: on West Wickham Road Modern houses near the northern edge of the village.
Horseheath: on West Wickham Road
Modern houses near the northern edge of the village.
Horseheath: the rear of Hartford House "House, formerly rectory, c 1700, extended on west side C19. Timber-framed [and] plaster rendered with hipped tiled roof and wood eaves" (Grade II listing). The picture was taken from All Saints' churchyard as a spring morning turned cloudy.
Horseheath: the rear of Hartford House
"House, formerly rectory, c 1700, extended on west side C19. Timber-framed [and] plaster rendered with hipped tiled roof and wood eaves" (Grade II listing). The picture was taken from All Saints' churchyard as a spring morning turned cloudy.
Horseheath: All Saints - north side The church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries and was much restored in the 19th. "Nave without aisles Perp, a fine impression inside, with very large three-light transomed windows - a veritable glasshouse. The height of the nave was brought down [see evidence of the former roof line on the east wall of the tower] and brick battlements put up" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Horseheath: All Saints - north side
The church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries and was much restored in the 19th. "Nave without aisles Perp, a fine impression inside, with very large three-light transomed windows - a veritable glasshouse. The height of the nave was brought down [see evidence of the former roof line on the east wall of the tower] and brick battlements put up" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
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Hare Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL6247 (Lat: 52.105558, Lng: 0.3675297)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

What 3 Words

///heckler.dragonfly.rungs. Near Balsham, Cambridgeshire

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