Lairstall Pond

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

England

Lairstall Pond

Ramper Road near Highfield Farm Cottages This is the road from Longstanton to Boxworth End and Swavesey, in the Cambridgeshire Fens. Farming here is largely arable, so it was a pleasure to see cattle in the field on the right. — Ramper Road near Highfield Farm Cottages Credit: John Sutton

Lairstall Pond is a picturesque freshwater body located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. This natural marvel is classified as a pond, but due to its substantial size and depth, it often resembles a small lake. Nestled within the charming village of Lairstall, the pond spans an impressive area of approximately 5 acres.

Surrounded by lush vegetation and bordered by reed beds, Lairstall Pond is a haven for a variety of wildlife species. Its crystal-clear waters support a diverse ecosystem, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The pond boasts an abundance of fish, including roach, bream, and perch, making it a favorite spot for anglers as well.

With its tranquil setting and stunning views, Lairstall Pond offers a peaceful retreat for locals and visitors alike. Its calm waters provide an idyllic environment for boating and kayaking enthusiasts, while the well-maintained footpaths surrounding the pond are perfect for leisurely walks or picnics.

Furthermore, the pond serves as a freshwater marsh during certain times of the year, attracting a wide range of waterfowl and wading birds. Species such as mallards, swans, herons, and moorhens can often be spotted gracefully gliding across the pond's surface or nesting along its banks.

Lairstall Pond is a true gem of Cambridgeshire, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem make it a cherished destination for nature lovers and an integral part of the local community.

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Lairstall Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.30168/0.006831435 or Grid Reference TL3668. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ramper Road near Highfield Farm Cottages

This is the road from Longstanton to Boxworth End and Swavesey, in the Cambridgeshire Fens. Farming here is largely arable, so it was a pleasure to see cattle in the field on the right.

John Sutton

Pollarded trees at Highfield Farm Cottages

Seen from Utton's Drove on the bright morning of New Year's Day.

John Sutton

Yellow brick at Boxworth End

Nineteenth-century houses - types characteristic of the villages of the Cambridgeshire Fens.

John Sutton

Swavesey: building work at the corner of Rose and Crown Road

Rose and Crown Road links Swavesey and Fen Drayton.

John Sutton

Guided busway and bridleway

Running from St Ives to Cambridge, where the buses join the road network or continue to Cambridge North station.

Hugh Venables

Swavesey Baptist Chapel

The chunky yellow-brick chapel is dated 1869.

John Sutton

Swavesey: at the corner of Gibraltar Lane

This stretch of Swavesey's long main street is Middle Watch.

John Sutton

Swavesey Newsagents

Between The White Horse and the Post Office, on Market Street. The splendid old sign offers, among other things, postcards ("views"), pipes and pouches.

John Sutton

Swavesey: Market Street and High Street

A number of Grade II listed buildings, with the sun still low in the sky at ten to ten on the first morning of the year.

John Sutton

Swavesey: light and shade on New Year's Day

The northern end of Swavesey's long main street not long before ten o'clock on a fine winter morning.

John Sutton

Swavesey: in St Andrew's churchyard

"The exterior seen from the S is unusually fine. It dates evidently from the early C14. It is of a buff stone, the windows are tall and separated by tall, slim buttresses. The top of the walls has a parapet instead of battlements" (Nikolaus Pevsner). The church is Grade I listed: Link

John Sutton

Swavesey: churchyard and vicarage

The vicarage dates from 1865. TL3669 : In Swavesey churchyard is an October version of this view.

John Sutton

Swavesey: St Andrew's on the first morning of 2024

This fine church, seen from Station Road, is Grade I listed. The moon edges into the top right-hand corner of the picture, taken not long after 9.30 on New Year's Day.

John Sutton

Busway, bike and Over Windmill

The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway and the cycle track beside it, near Swavesey, a little before 9.30 on the bright morning of New Year's Day. Buses were not running.

John Sutton