College Grove

Wood, Forest in Suffolk West Suffolk

England

College Grove

A Suffolk crossroads This is where a narrow lane from Hobbles Green to Kirtling (ahead) crosses the road from Great Bradley to Cowlinge (right). Late summer or early autumn? The trees hint at both.
A Suffolk crossroads Credit: John Sutton

College Grove, Suffolk, also known as Wood or Forest, is a picturesque village located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated amidst lush greenery and rolling hills, it offers a serene and tranquil environment for its residents.

The village is known for its beautiful woodlands and abundant wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The woodlands, with their towering oak and beech trees, provide a perfect setting for leisurely walks and picnics. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a wide range of bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

College Grove is a close-knit community with a population of around 500 residents. The village features a charming mix of historic cottages and modern houses, providing a unique blend of traditional and contemporary architecture. The local community is known for its friendly and welcoming nature, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for both residents and visitors.

The village boasts a range of amenities to cater to its residents' needs. These include a small convenience store, a village hall, and a primary school. For further amenities, residents can easily access nearby towns and cities, such as Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, which offer a wide range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

Overall, College Grove, Suffolk, is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Suffolk's countryside. With its stunning woodlands, thriving wildlife, and close-knit community, it offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for those seeking a retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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College Grove Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.164138/0.45700102 or Grid Reference TL6854. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A Suffolk crossroads This is where a narrow lane from Hobbles Green to Kirtling (ahead) crosses the road from Great Bradley to Cowlinge (right). Late summer or early autumn? The trees hint at both.
A Suffolk crossroads
This is where a narrow lane from Hobbles Green to Kirtling (ahead) crosses the road from Great Bradley to Cowlinge (right). Late summer or early autumn? The trees hint at both.
Junction on Bradley Road, Cowlinge
Junction on Bradley Road, Cowlinge
Bradley Road, Cowlinge
Bradley Road, Cowlinge
Oak Farm Barn On Woodditton Road, not far from Kirtling Green. Oak Farm House, to the right, which is not very visible from the road, is Grade II listed and its earliest parts date from the sixteenth century.
Oak Farm Barn
On Woodditton Road, not far from Kirtling Green. Oak Farm House, to the right, which is not very visible from the road, is Grade II listed and its earliest parts date from the sixteenth century.
On the road from Longacre Green Farm This gravelly lane serves an isolated farm (some way behind the camera) and joins the Stour Valley Path, which leads on to Great Bradley.
On the road from Longacre Green Farm
This gravelly lane serves an isolated farm (some way behind the camera) and joins the Stour Valley Path, which leads on to Great Bradley.
A lane, a ditch and a dead tree This gravelly lane serves Longacre Green Farm (some way behind the camera) and joins the Stour Valley Path, which leads on to Great Bradley.
A lane, a ditch and a dead tree
This gravelly lane serves Longacre Green Farm (some way behind the camera) and joins the Stour Valley Path, which leads on to Great Bradley.
Woodditton Road and a dead-end lane The lane to the left leads to Longacre Green Farm, the road ahead to Woodditton and Newmarket. Towards the end of September it was still late summer on this fine morning in East Cambridgeshire.
Woodditton Road and a dead-end lane
The lane to the left leads to Longacre Green Farm, the road ahead to Woodditton and Newmarket. Towards the end of September it was still late summer on this fine morning in East Cambridgeshire.
Kirtling Green: new and old on The Green The road to Woodditton on a fine September morning. The thatched house, originally two cottages, is Grade II listed.
Kirtling Green: new and old on The Green
The road to Woodditton on a fine September morning. The thatched house, originally two cottages, is Grade II listed.
Kirtling Green: scaffolding on The Street The road leads to Kirtling and Upend.
Kirtling Green: scaffolding on The Street
The road leads to Kirtling and Upend.
Kirtling Green: Bachelor's Hall Farm The farmhouse's Grade II listing begins "C16 and late C17. Timber-framed and plastered with pargetted panels. Plain tile roofs, red-brick central ridge stack and rear stack."
Kirtling Green: Bachelor's Hall Farm
The farmhouse's Grade II listing begins "C16 and late C17. Timber-framed and plastered with pargetted panels. Plain tile roofs, red-brick central ridge stack and rear stack."
Entering Kirtling Kirtling is a scattered village in the eastern corner of Cambridgeshire south of Newmarket. The converted barn on the left and the farmhouse are  Grade II listed and date from the 16th century.
Entering Kirtling
Kirtling is a scattered village in the eastern corner of Cambridgeshire south of Newmarket. The converted barn on the left and the farmhouse are Grade II listed and date from the 16th century.
Mill End: plaster and thatch A Grade II 17th-century  timber-framed house.
Mill End: plaster and thatch
A Grade II 17th-century timber-framed house.
Mill End: long view with pillbox <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2511134">TL6956 : Hidden In The Wheat</a> was taken in 2011.
Mill End: long view with pillbox
TL6956 : Hidden In The Wheat was taken in 2011.
Uphill at Mill End Thatched, plastered and timber-framed, but not a listed building.
Uphill at Mill End
Thatched, plastered and timber-framed, but not a listed building.
Postbox and signpost The junction with Bradley Road (behind the camera), near Mill End.
Postbox and signpost
The junction with Bradley Road (behind the camera), near Mill End.
A passing place on a narrow lane Bradley Road links Great Bradley and Cowlinge to Kirtling Green (ahead).
A passing place on a narrow lane
Bradley Road links Great Bradley and Cowlinge to Kirtling Green (ahead).
Concrete road to Banstead Farm Banstead Farm on the sign at the entrance, but Banstead's Farm on OS maps.
Concrete road to Banstead Farm
Banstead Farm on the sign at the entrance, but Banstead's Farm on OS maps.
Cottages at Thrift Farm The farm (behind the trees to the left) is in Suffolk, but the cottages are - just - in Cambridgeshire. The road is the county boundary for about 75 metres here.
Cottages at Thrift Farm
The farm (behind the trees to the left) is in Suffolk, but the cottages are - just - in Cambridgeshire. The road is the county boundary for about 75 metres here.
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College Grove is located at Grid Ref: TL6854 (Lat: 52.164138, Lng: 0.45700102)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: West Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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