Horseshoe Pond

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

England

Horseshoe Pond

Madingley, St Mary Magdalene <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/madingley.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/madingley.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>
Madingley, St Mary Magdalene Credit: mym

Horseshoe Pond is a small freshwater marsh located in Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills. The pond gets its name from its unique horseshoe-shaped formation, which adds to its charm and beauty.

Covering an area of approximately 2 acres, Horseshoe Pond is a haven for a diverse range of wildlife. It is home to a variety of plant species, including water lilies, reeds, and rushes, which provide important habitats for many aquatic creatures. The pond also attracts a wide array of bird species, such as swans, ducks, herons, and kingfishers, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers.

The calm and tranquil waters of Horseshoe Pond are ideal for fishing enthusiasts. It is stocked with several fish species, including carp, roach, and perch, making it a great location for angling. The pond is often visited by local fishermen who enjoy spending hours in peaceful solitude, waiting for the perfect catch.

In addition to its natural beauty, Horseshoe Pond also offers recreational opportunities for visitors. There are footpaths and benches surrounding the pond, allowing people to take leisurely walks or sit and enjoy the scenery. The pond is also a popular spot for picnics, with its serene atmosphere providing a perfect backdrop for a relaxing outdoor meal.

Overall, Horseshoe Pond is a charming and tranquil freshwater marsh that offers a unique natural experience. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, angler, or simply seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this hidden gem in Cambridgeshire is definitely worth a visit.

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Horseshoe Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.22697/0.035073705 or Grid Reference TL3960. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Madingley, St Mary Magdalene <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/madingley.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/madingley.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>
Madingley, St Mary Magdalene
Dry Drayton, SS Peter and Paul <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/drydrayton.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/drydrayton.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>
Dry Drayton, SS Peter and Paul
“Things You’d Not Believe in Madingley” Not something you see everyday, a thatched village hall. I wonder if Rupert Brooke ever went to a wild party there one Christmas eve? Probably not…see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.poetsgraves.co.uk/Classic%20Poems/Brooke/grantchester.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.poetsgraves.co.uk/Classic%20Poems/Brooke/grantchester.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> to catch the full quote.
“Things You’d Not Believe in Madingley”
Not something you see everyday, a thatched village hall. I wonder if Rupert Brooke ever went to a wild party there one Christmas eve? Probably not…see LinkExternal link to catch the full quote.
Farmland and cottages, Madingley, Cambs – view NW, from the bridlepath, of New Farm and cottages on the Dry Drayton Road.
Farmland and cottages, Madingley, Cambs
– view NW, from the bridlepath, of New Farm and cottages on the Dry Drayton Road.
New plantation, Dry Drayton, Cambs – in neat rows, just north of Madingley Road.
New plantation, Dry Drayton, Cambs
– in neat rows, just north of Madingley Road.
Callow Brook valley, Dry Drayton, Cambs – view E across the northern edge of the square from Scotland Road.
Callow Brook valley, Dry Drayton, Cambs
– view E across the northern edge of the square from Scotland Road.
Farmland, Dry Drayton, Cambs – view NW towards the centre of the square from the Oakington Road.
Farmland, Dry Drayton, Cambs
– view NW towards the centre of the square from the Oakington Road.
Farm track and farmland, Dry Drayton, Cambs – view SE of Dry Drayton Estate farmland from the Oakington Road.
Farm track and farmland, Dry Drayton, Cambs
– view SE of Dry Drayton Estate farmland from the Oakington Road.
Track from New Farm to Park Farm This track lies adjacent to the long shelter bed planted at the boundary of the original Madingley Hall estate.
Track from New Farm to Park Farm
This track lies adjacent to the long shelter bed planted at the boundary of the original Madingley Hall estate.
Scratch sundial on Madingley church This dial is located on the outside East wall of the chancel (a location where it could never have worked and therefore must have been moved at some point).
Scratch sundial on Madingley church
This dial is located on the outside East wall of the chancel (a location where it could never have worked and therefore must have been moved at some point).
Madingley Hall in the mist
Madingley Hall in the mist
Madingley village sign
Madingley village sign
Madingley Hall, the iron gates
Madingley Hall, the iron gates
Madingley village mini roundabout
Madingley village mini roundabout
Madingley Hall, the lake The lake was frozen, with the Sun just starting to break through the mist.
Madingley Hall, the lake
The lake was frozen, with the Sun just starting to break through the mist.
Madingley Hall,  East Front
Madingley Hall, East Front
Footpath to Childerley from Dry Drayton The footpath is muddy in the winter and a battle between towering rape crops in the summer!
Footpath to Childerley from Dry Drayton
The footpath is muddy in the winter and a battle between towering rape crops in the summer!
Bridleway from Madingley to the Huntingdon Road There are some very fine trees along the field edge.  They probably mark a boundary of the Madingley estate in former years.
Bridleway from Madingley to the Huntingdon Road
There are some very fine trees along the field edge. They probably mark a boundary of the Madingley estate in former years.
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Horseshoe Pond is located at Grid Ref: TL3960 (Lat: 52.22697, Lng: 0.035073705)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

What 3 Words

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Located within 500m of 52.22697,0.035073705
Barrier: swing_gate
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.2307428/0.038458
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.2253405/0.0390405
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.2257571/0.0391671
Entrance: main
Operator: University of Cambridge
Ref: F096-A
Lat/Long: 52.2247543/0.0376524
Entrance: secondary
Operator: University of Cambridge
Ref: F097-A
Lat/Long: 52.2247658/0.0366598
Entrance: secondary
Operator: University of Cambridge
Ref: F096-B
Lat/Long: 52.2248867/0.0376756
Maxspeed: 30 mph
Traffic Sign: maxspeed
Lat/Long: 52.228434/0.0419262
Defibrillator
Access: private
Defibrillator Location: Madingley Hall, Reception on back wall just inside of main entrance
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: yes
Operator: University of Cambridge
Ref: F096
Lat/Long: 52.2247713/0.0375384
Bench
Backrest: yes
Fixme: Location v approximate
Lat/Long: 52.2249078/0.0412086
Bicycle Parking
Capacity: 10
Lat/Long: 52.2248663/0.0378788
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 52.2242025/0.036881
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.2245303/0.0370976
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.224488/0.0374758
Shelter
Lat/Long: 52.2244728/0.0375845
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.2239729/0.0374852
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.2241078/0.0371737
Power: substation
Lat/Long: 52.2250655/0.0362715
Bench
Note: the tree has benches around its trunk
Lat/Long: 52.2253473/0.0367992
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.2252615/0.0369313
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.225574/0.0391542
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 52.2250096/0.0382114
Bench
John's Bench
Lat/Long: 52.2260308/0.0378346
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.2257559/0.0391628
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.2258533/0.0385152
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.2255104/0.0409667
Fountain
Lat/Long: 52.2252118/0.0382295
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.2261432/0.0380675
Shelter
Lat/Long: 52.2241577/0.0372519
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.230713/0.0384776
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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