View Ponds

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

View Ponds

Lolworth Church looking N
Lolworth Church looking N Credit: mym

View Ponds is a scenic area located in Cambridgeshire, England. Situated amidst lush greenery and picturesque landscapes, this natural attraction comprises a combination of lakes, pools, ponds, and freshwater marshes. Spanning over a considerable area, View Ponds is a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike.

The main highlight of View Ponds is its diverse range of water bodies. The lakes, with their calm and reflective surfaces, offer a serene atmosphere for visitors to enjoy. These lakes are often home to various species of waterfowl, such as ducks and geese, which can be observed gracefully swimming or flying across the water.

Adjacent to the lakes are several smaller pools and ponds, each with its own unique characteristics. These smaller bodies of water provide a habitat for an array of aquatic plants and animals, including fish, frogs, and dragonflies. Visitors can take leisurely walks around the ponds, appreciating the tranquility and observing the fascinating ecosystem.

The freshwater marshes at View Ponds are an essential part of the area's biodiversity. These wetlands support a wide variety of plant life, including reeds, sedges, and water lilies. Moreover, the marshes attract numerous bird species, such as herons and kingfishers, making it a favorable spot for birdwatching.

Overall, View Ponds offers a captivating natural environment where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of the Cambridgeshire countryside. Whether it is admiring the reflective lakes, exploring the smaller ponds, or observing the wildlife in the freshwater marshes, this idyllic location provides a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts seeking a tranquil escape.

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View Ponds Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.26162/-0.023450369 or Grid Reference TL3464. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lolworth Church looking N
Lolworth Church looking N
Boxworth, St Peter <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/boxworth.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/boxworth.htm">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>
Boxworth, St Peter
Rolling wheat fields An overview of the arable fields that cover much of this grid square (taken from just outside the square looking in).
Rolling wheat fields
An overview of the arable fields that cover much of this grid square (taken from just outside the square looking in).
Power line north of Childerley Hall Probably the most interesting feature of this square! Cambridgeshire certainly has its fair share of flat cornfields.
Power line north of Childerley Hall
Probably the most interesting feature of this square! Cambridgeshire certainly has its fair share of flat cornfields.
Field bean cultivation, Boxworth A bit of relief from the wheat that currently covers most of the land round here.
Field bean cultivation, Boxworth
A bit of relief from the wheat that currently covers most of the land round here.
Cambridge services Busy services off the busy A14
Cambridge services
Busy services off the busy A14
Bucking Way Road, Swavesey, Cambs – view SSW towards the A14 road.
Bucking Way Road, Swavesey, Cambs
– view SSW towards the A14 road.
Buckingway Business Park, Swavesey, Cambs entrance from Bucking Way Road.
Buckingway Business Park, Swavesey, Cambs
entrance from Bucking Way Road.
Road from Boxworth to Elsworth Taken from the layby, this shows the Boxworth-Elsworth road on the top of a fenland "hill" dropping 10m in 500m distance is the dip. Beyond are further fields and gentle hills typical of the area.
Road from Boxworth to Elsworth
Taken from the layby, this shows the Boxworth-Elsworth road on the top of a fenland "hill" dropping 10m in 500m distance is the dip. Beyond are further fields and gentle hills typical of the area.
Footpath and field boundary Quiet and unremarkable Cambridgeshire agricultural land.
Footpath and field boundary
Quiet and unremarkable Cambridgeshire agricultural land.
Hall Farm:  Meridian Zero The Greenwich Meridian passes through Hall Farm, the first prominent building in Lolworth as you approach along the track from Childerley.
Hall Farm: Meridian Zero
The Greenwich Meridian passes through Hall Farm, the first prominent building in Lolworth as you approach along the track from Childerley.
Memorial for Revd Arnold Kirke Smith Rector  of the Parish for 38 years before his death in 1927.
Memorial for Revd Arnold Kirke Smith
Rector of the Parish for 38 years before his death in 1927.
Boxworth
Boxworth
Footpath from Lolworth to Boxworth The footpath is wide and pleasant although there is an audible reminder of the  presence of A14 road less than a mile away.
Footpath from Lolworth to Boxworth
The footpath is wide and pleasant although there is an audible reminder of the presence of A14 road less than a mile away.
Footpath to nowhere The 1:25,000 OS map shows this footpath petering out as it approaches Boxworth. It is the only right of way in TL3563 and apparently come to a dead end.
Footpath to nowhere
The 1:25,000 OS map shows this footpath petering out as it approaches Boxworth. It is the only right of way in TL3563 and apparently come to a dead end.
Lolworth village The village hall is on the left and the wheelie bins show it's waste collection day.
Lolworth village
The village hall is on the left and the wheelie bins show it's waste collection day.
Children's recreation area A small plot at end of village with some play equipment.
Children's recreation area
A small plot at end of village with some play equipment.
Lolworth village hall The hall bears plaques for "Best kept village" awards.
Lolworth village hall
The hall bears plaques for "Best kept village" awards.
Show me another place!

View Ponds is located at Grid Ref: TL3464 (Lat: 52.26162, Lng: -0.023450369)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Located within 500m of 52.26162,-0.023450369
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2599509/-0.0250378
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 09:15
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: CB23 238
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
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Bus Stop
School Lane
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Bus Stop
School Lane
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Naptan Indicator: near
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Power: pole
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Turning Circle
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Power: pole
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Traffic Calming: chicane
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Public Bookcase
Boxworth Book Exchange
Booth: K6
Colour: red
Disused Amenity: telephone
Man Made: telephone_box
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Barrier: swing_gate
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Waste Basket
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Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.2603326/-0.0250297
Abandoned Barrier: gate
Note: this gate is currently off its hinges and resting just over the fence to the east
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Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
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Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
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Information: route_marker
Tourism: information
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