New Meadow

Downs, Moorland in Bedfordshire

England

New Meadow

St Johns Retail Park, Bedford Credit: David Howard

New Meadow, located in Bedfordshire, is a picturesque area known for its stunning natural beauty, featuring a combination of downs and moorland landscapes. Stretching across several miles, this region offers visitors a variety of outdoor activities and breathtaking scenery.

The downs of New Meadow are characterized by their rolling hills and expansive grasslands. These undulating slopes provide a perfect backdrop for walking, hiking, and picnicking. The grasslands are dotted with wildflowers, creating a colorful and vibrant atmosphere during the warmer months.

Adjacent to the downs, the moorland of New Meadow offers a completely different landscape. Here, visitors can explore vast open spaces covered in heather and bracken, which provide a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife. Birdwatching enthusiasts will be delighted by the variety of species that inhabit the moorland, including curlews, lapwings, and kestrels.

The area is crisscrossed with well-maintained footpaths and trails, making it easy for visitors to explore and enjoy the natural surroundings. Additionally, there are several designated areas for camping and caravan sites, allowing nature enthusiasts to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of New Meadow.

The nearby villages offer a range of amenities, including cozy pubs, charming bed and breakfasts, and local shops that provide visitors with everything they need during their stay. The friendly and welcoming atmosphere of these villages adds to the overall appeal of the area.

In conclusion, New Meadow in Bedfordshire is a captivating region with its downs and moorland landscapes, offering a rich diversity of flora and fauna, as well as a range of outdoor activities and a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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New Meadow Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.131907/-0.43083318 or Grid Reference TL0749. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Johns Retail Park, Bedford

David Howard

DHL Warehouse at Bedford

Anthony Parkes

Parking, and coffee shop at Priory Country Park

Rob Purvis

Path and old wall, Priory Country Park

Rob Purvis

Walking next to the lake at Priory Country Park

Rob Purvis

Otter sculpture and beach at Priory Country Park

Rob Purvis

Telephone Box, Church Lane, Cardington

PAUL FARMER

Postbox London Road, Bedford

Post boxes come in many forms from free standing pillar boxes to those built into walls. The monarch's cypher is always present to give an indication of age. In the British Isles the first red pillar post boxes were erected in Jersey in 1852. Roadside wall boxes first appeared in 1857 as a cheaper alternative to pillar boxes, especially in rural districts. In 1853 the first pillar box in the United Kingdom was installed at Botchergate, Carlisle. In 1856, Richard Redgrave of the Department of Science and Art designed an ornate pillar box for use in London and other large cities. In 1859 the design was improved, and this became the first National Standard pillar box. Green was adopted as the standard colour for the early Victorian post boxes. Between 1866 and 1879 the hexagonal Penfold post box became the standard design for pillar boxes and it was during this period that red was first adopted as the standard colour. The first boxes to be painted red were in London in July 1874, although it would be nearly 10 years before all the boxes had been repainted.(excerpt from Wikipedia)

PAUL FARMER

Mowing boats on the River Great Ouse at Bedford

Machines for dealing with aquatic vegetation, moored just downstream from the suspension bridge. Apparently one of the covers comes off and the operator sits in the space to work the cutters and collectors. See TL0549 : Mowing machine on the River Great Ouse for a close-up. Link

M J Richardson

Mowing machine on the River Great Ouse

Detail of the stern of the Conver mowing boats at TL0549 : Mowing boats on the River Great Ouse at Bedford. Link

M J Richardson

A600 bridge over A421 south of Bedford

The A421 runs 44miles east-west from Black Cat Roundabout on the A1 to Brackley. Link

David Smith

Barons bodyshop on St Neots Road, Goldington

David Howard

Goldington Green

David Howard

Flats on Goldington Green

David Howard

Goldington Road at the junction of Polhill Avenue

The University of Bedfordshire is on the right

David Howard

Bower Street, Bedford

All is quiet after Christmas Day dinner!

M J Richardson

Archaeological dig east of Bedford

The alluvium of the Gt Ouse floodplain has been stripped to reveal river terrace sands and gravels; small trial pits and trenches have been excavated for selected study.

Rodney Burton