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Ash Plantation

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

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Ash Plantation

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

Ash Plantation is a woodland area located in Cambridgeshire, England. It is a picturesque forest that spans across several hectares, offering a tranquil and serene environment for visitors. The plantation is primarily composed of ash trees, hence the name, and it is known for its dense and lush foliage.

The woodland is easily accessible, with well-maintained paths that allow visitors to explore the plantation at their own pace. These paths wind through the forest, leading to various points of interest such as clearings, small ponds, and groves of ancient trees. The diverse flora and fauna found within the plantation make it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers.

The plantation is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and various bird species. Visitors can often spot these animals as they wander through the forest, adding to the enchanting experience.

Ash Plantation is a haven for outdoor activities, offering opportunities for picnicking, camping, and even orienteering. It is a popular destination for families and friends who enjoy spending time in nature. The peaceful atmosphere of the woodland also makes it a perfect place for meditation and relaxation.

Overall, Ash Plantation is a beautiful forested area in Cambridgeshire that offers a serene and scenic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its diverse flora and fauna, well-maintained paths, and numerous recreational activities, it is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and anyone seeking a connection with the great outdoors.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.109775/0.37242676 or Grid Reference TL6248. 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).
Trig point, bike and furniture store This picture taken from a field corner shows a bike parked on the path from Burton End to Weston Woods Farm and, in the background, Home Brands, which is based in one of the hangars of RAF Wratting Common, a Bomber Command Station during the Second World War. For more about RAF Wratting, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wcnhistory.org.uk/overview.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wcnhistory.org.uk/overview.html">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> .
Trig point, bike and furniture store
This picture taken from a field corner shows a bike parked on the path from Burton End to Weston Woods Farm and, in the background, Home Brands, which is based in one of the hangars of RAF Wratting Common, a Bomber Command Station during the Second World War. For more about RAF Wratting, see LinkExternal link .
Path to Brickyard Cottages This grassy path, gravelled at the other end, leads from Skippers Lane to Burton End. The cottages are hidden by the trees in the centre of the picture.
Path to Brickyard Cottages
This grassy path, gravelled at the other end, leads from Skippers Lane to Burton End. The cottages are hidden by the trees in the centre of the picture.
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.
Skipper's Lane near Lawn Farm A bright morning in mid October.
Skipper's Lane near Lawn Farm
A bright morning in mid October.
Path, postbox and a cloudless sky The postbox serves Woodhouse, glimpsed on the skyline beyond the tree to the left of centre. The lane to the house is shared by a public footpath to Horseheath Road.
Path, postbox and a cloudless sky
The postbox serves Woodhouse, glimpsed on the skyline beyond the tree to the left of centre. The lane to the house is shared by a public footpath to Horseheath Road.
Lawn Farm On the crest of a rise on the gently undulating road from Withersfield to West Wratting.
Lawn Farm
On the crest of a rise on the gently undulating road from Withersfield to West Wratting.
Barns at Exhibition Farm On the road from Withersfield to West Wratting (ahead).
Barns at Exhibition Farm
On the road from Withersfield to West Wratting (ahead).
Harrowing near Exhibition Farm The tractor is heading towards the corner of a huge field, near Exhibition Cottages.
Harrowing near Exhibition Farm
The tractor is heading towards the corner of a huge field, near Exhibition Cottages.
Towards Exhibition Cottages Looking north-west from Exhibition Farm on a sunny October morning.
Towards Exhibition Cottages
Looking north-west from Exhibition Farm on a sunny October morning.
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.
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Ash Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TL6248 (Lat: 52.109775, Lng: 0.37242676)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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