Castle Plantation

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire East Cambridgeshire

England

Castle Plantation

Uphill to the crossroads The road from Dullingham and Stetchworth to Cheveley (ahead), photographed on a bright March morning. Early blossom shows in some trees and the hedgerow on the left.
Uphill to the crossroads Credit: John Sutton

Castle Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Cambridgeshire, England. Nestled in the heart of the county, this enchanting forest covers an area of approximately 100 acres, offering visitors a serene and tranquil retreat from the bustling city life.

The plantation is characterized by its dense tree cover, comprising a variety of native and non-native species such as oak, beech, pine, and birch. These towering trees create a canopy that filters sunlight, casting beautiful dappled shadows on the forest floor. The woodland is also home to an array of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, squirrels, and a diverse range of bird species.

At the heart of Castle Plantation lies the ruins of an ancient castle, which dates back to the medieval era. The remnants of the fortification provide a fascinating glimpse into the region's history and serve as a reminder of the area's rich heritage. Visitors can explore the castle ruins, marvel at the stone walls and towers that still stand, and imagine the stories of knights and nobles that once played out within its walls.

The plantation offers numerous walking trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the woodland. These pathways wind through the forest, providing glimpses of wildflowers, babbling brooks, and hidden clearings. The plantation is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers, who are drawn to the peaceful atmosphere and stunning scenery it provides.

Castle Plantation in Cambridgeshire is a true gem, offering a blend of history and natural beauty that captivates all who venture into its midst.

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Castle Plantation Images

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Uphill to the crossroads The road from Dullingham and Stetchworth to Cheveley (ahead), photographed on a bright March morning. Early blossom shows in some trees and the hedgerow on the left.
Uphill to the crossroads
The road from Dullingham and Stetchworth to Cheveley (ahead), photographed on a bright March morning. Early blossom shows in some trees and the hedgerow on the left.
Give way at the crossroads This is where the road from Cheveley to Stetchworth and Dullingham (ahead) crosses the road from Kirtling and Saxon Street (left) to Newmarket.
Give way at the crossroads
This is where the road from Cheveley to Stetchworth and Dullingham (ahead) crosses the road from Kirtling and Saxon Street (left) to Newmarket.
Park Road and the entrance to Cheveley Park Stud-farm country south of Newmarket. The lodge on the right is at the gate to Cheveley Park Stud. The road forks here: straight on for Newmarket, left for Stetchworth and Dullingham.
Park Road and the entrance to Cheveley Park
Stud-farm country south of Newmarket. The lodge on the right is at the gate to Cheveley Park Stud. The road forks here: straight on for Newmarket, left for Stetchworth and Dullingham.
On Park Road in early spring The leaning and buttressed wall encloses Cheveley Park Stud.
On Park Road in early spring
The leaning and buttressed wall encloses Cheveley Park Stud.
Cheveley: on Park Road The flint cottage on the right has arch-headed windows and a chimney-stack with a Jacobean flavour - suggesting the Gothick taste of the early years of the nineteenth century.
Cheveley: on Park Road
The flint cottage on the right has arch-headed windows and a chimney-stack with a Jacobean flavour - suggesting the Gothick taste of the early years of the nineteenth century.
Crossroads at Cheveley This is at the north end of a long village. High Street, on the left, leads to the centre of Cheveley, the road ahead to Newmarket and the one on the right to Moulton and Kentford.
Crossroads at Cheveley
This is at the north end of a long village. High Street, on the left, leads to the centre of Cheveley, the road ahead to Newmarket and the one on the right to Moulton and Kentford.
Ashley: The Crown Inn The Crown is Grade II listed and dates from the middle of the nineteenth century.
Ashley: The Crown Inn
The Crown is Grade II listed and dates from the middle of the nineteenth century.
Ashley: Thimble Cottage, High Street "Cottage, possibly C17. Timber-framed with hipped thatched roof. Central red-brick ridge stack. One storey. Four ground-floor windows include two four-paned hung sash windows. Modern red-brick porch and half-glazed door" (Grade II listing).
Ashley: Thimble Cottage, High Street
"Cottage, possibly C17. Timber-framed with hipped thatched roof. Central red-brick ridge stack. One storey. Four ground-floor windows include two four-paned hung sash windows. Modern red-brick porch and half-glazed door" (Grade II listing).
Ashley: cottages on The Green Looking towards High Street on a bright March morning.
Ashley: cottages on The Green
Looking towards High Street on a bright March morning.
Ashley: outside The Old Plough Restaurant Formerly The Plough public house, the building dates from the early seventeenth century and is Grade II listed.
Ashley: outside The Old Plough Restaurant
Formerly The Plough public house, the building dates from the early seventeenth century and is Grade II listed.
Broad Green: across the green A small settlement near Cheveley, on the eastern edge of Cambridgeshire.
Broad Green: across the green
A small settlement near Cheveley, on the eastern edge of Cambridgeshire.
Cottages at Broad Green The road past the red-brick cottages leads to Cheveley.
Cottages at Broad Green
The road past the red-brick cottages leads to Cheveley.
Nearing Broad Green The road from Saxon Street on a bright March morning. The blackthorn hedge in the centre is coming into flower.
Nearing Broad Green
The road from Saxon Street on a bright March morning. The blackthorn hedge in the centre is coming into flower.
Saxon Street: flint barns at Rutland Farm Flint was a common walling material in this part of Cambridgeshire, near the Suffolk border.
Saxon Street: flint barns at Rutland Farm
Flint was a common walling material in this part of Cambridgeshire, near the Suffolk border.
Saxon Street: a former church Holy Trinity, the Lord Manners memorial church, was designed by J D Stedding and built in 1876 ("before he found his own style", thought Nikolaus Pevsner). It is Grade II listed.
Saxon Street: a former church
Holy Trinity, the Lord Manners memorial church, was designed by J D Stedding and built in 1876 ("before he found his own style", thought Nikolaus Pevsner). It is Grade II listed.
Saxon Street: flint farm buildings Flint was a common walling material in this part of Cambridgeshire.
Saxon Street: flint farm buildings
Flint was a common walling material in this part of Cambridgeshire.
Saxon Street: Syde House A Grade II listed nineteenth-century brick farmhouse.
Saxon Street: Syde House
A Grade II listed nineteenth-century brick farmhouse.
The approach to Ashley village This is the approach from Newmarket on the B1063.
The approach to Ashley village
This is the approach from Newmarket on the B1063.
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Castle Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TL6761 (Lat: 52.224478, Lng: 0.455236)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: East Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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