Almhouse Belt

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire East Cambridgeshire

England

Almhouse Belt

Saxon Street and Rutland Stud, looking towards Little Ditton: aerial 2022
Saxon Street and Rutland Stud, looking towards Little Ditton: aerial 2022 Credit: Chris

Almhouse Belt, located in Cambridgeshire, is a picturesque woodland area renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. This enchanting forest is nestled within the heart of the county, providing a serene escape from the bustling city life.

Covering an impressive area, Almhouse Belt boasts a diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and ash, amongst many others. These towering giants create a dense canopy that filters the sunlight, casting ethereal shadows along the forest floor. The forest is also home to an array of wildlife, such as squirrels, birds, and rabbits, which can often be spotted darting through the undergrowth.

The woodland is crisscrossed with a network of winding footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These well-maintained trails offer a variety of routes, catering to both casual strollers and avid hikers alike. As you wander along the paths, you will encounter charming clearings dotted with wildflowers, providing a perfect spot for a picnic or simply to take in the natural beauty.

Almhouse Belt is not only a haven for nature lovers but also a place of historical significance. The forest has been a protected area for centuries, with records dating back to the medieval period. Its preservation efforts have ensured that the forest maintains its timeless beauty and ecological importance.

Whether you seek solace in nature, wish to explore a historic site, or simply want to immerse yourself in the wonders of a woodland, Almhouse Belt in Cambridgeshire is a destination that offers a truly enchanting experience for all.

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Almhouse Belt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.192045/0.4581449 or Grid Reference TL6857. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Saxon Street and Rutland Stud, looking towards Little Ditton: aerial 2022
Saxon Street and Rutland Stud, looking towards Little Ditton: aerial 2022
Saxon Street Methodist Church A Victorian Primitive Methodist chapel at the corner of Cheveley Road (left).
Saxon Street Methodist Church
A Victorian Primitive Methodist chapel at the corner of Cheveley Road (left).
Saxon Street: the entrance to Rutland Stud This is one of the many stud farms in this horsey part of Cambridgeshire, near Newmarket. The 17th-century thatched house, The Elms, is Grade II listed.
Saxon Street: the entrance to Rutland Stud
This is one of the many stud farms in this horsey part of Cambridgeshire, near Newmarket. The 17th-century thatched house, The Elms, is Grade II listed.
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.
Nearing Saxon Street on School Road This is the road from Woodditton. The first three houses are an early Council-built type which is found in other Cambridgeshire villages.
Nearing Saxon Street on School Road
This is the road from Woodditton. The first three houses are an early Council-built type which is found in other Cambridgeshire villages.
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Playing Field On the Little Ditton to Saxon Street road and administered by Woodditton Parish Council.
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Playing Field
On the Little Ditton to Saxon Street road and administered by Woodditton Parish Council.
Little Ditton: Maypole Lane The lane leads to Woodditton Church, which is some way north of the village, and the road to Newmarket.
Little Ditton: Maypole Lane
The lane leads to Woodditton Church, which is some way north of the village, and the road to Newmarket.
Early spring in Little Ditton The willow is coming into leaf.
Early spring in Little Ditton
The willow is coming into leaf.
Little Ditton: speed-limit signs The road to Saxon Street and Cheveley.
Little Ditton: speed-limit signs
The road to Saxon Street and Cheveley.
Kirtling Towers
Kirtling Towers
Kirtling, All Saints Church: South doorway Norman tympanum 1
Kirtling, All Saints Church: South doorway Norman tympanum 1
Kirtling, All Saints Church: South doorway Norman tympanum 2
Kirtling, All Saints Church: South doorway Norman tympanum 2
Kirtling, All Saints Church: South doorway Norman tympanum 3
Kirtling, All Saints Church: South doorway Norman tympanum 3
Kirtling, All Saints Church: North family hatchment
Kirtling, All Saints Church: North family hatchment
Kirtling, All Saints Church: North memorial
Kirtling, All Saints Church: North memorial
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Almhouse Belt is located at Grid Ref: TL6857 (Lat: 52.192045, Lng: 0.4581449)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: East Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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