Queens Park

Downs, Moorland in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Queens Park

Broad Drove
Broad Drove Credit: Andrew Tatlow

Queens Park, Huntingdonshire, also known as Downs or Moorland, is a picturesque area located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Covering an approximate area of 200 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers.

The park boasts a diverse landscape, characterized by rolling hills, open meadows, and patches of dense woodland. The Downs area, in particular, offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, making it an ideal spot for peaceful walks and scenic picnics. The Moorland section of the park features vast expanses of heather and gorse, creating a stunning purple and yellow tapestry during the blooming season.

The park is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, including several rare and protected species. Visitors may spot rabbits, foxes, and various bird species while exploring the park's trails. Additionally, the area is known for its vibrant butterfly population, attracting butterfly enthusiasts from near and far.

Queens Park offers recreational activities for people of all ages. It provides ample space for leisurely strolls, jogging, and dog walking. The park also features designated areas for sports such as football, cricket, and rugby. Families can enjoy the playground facilities and picnic areas scattered throughout the park.

The park's management ensures the preservation of its natural beauty and encourages visitors to respect the environment by following designated paths and taking their litter home. Queens Park, Huntingdonshire, provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, offering a unique opportunity to commune with nature in a picturesque setting.

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Queens Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.518635/-0.25947573 or Grid Reference TL1892. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Broad Drove
Broad Drove
Field by Broad Drove Broad Drove is to the right of the trees.
Field by Broad Drove
Broad Drove is to the right of the trees.
Rusty railings on Broad Drove Broad Drove is a very rough dead end lane leading to the peat fenland east of Yaxley
Rusty railings on Broad Drove
Broad Drove is a very rough dead end lane leading to the peat fenland east of Yaxley
Yaxley Recreation Ground
Yaxley Recreation Ground
Petrol station, London Road, Yaxley
Petrol station, London Road, Yaxley
Path by Beeby's West Lake, Hampton, Peterborough A former brick clay pit, with the new housing development of Hampton Water in the distance.
Path by Beeby's West Lake, Hampton, Peterborough
A former brick clay pit, with the new housing development of Hampton Water in the distance.
New footbridge crossing a 'lode', Hampton water development, Peterborough Connecting a new housing site to Peterborough's extensive network of  cycle/footpaths.
New footbridge crossing a 'lode', Hampton water development, Peterborough
Connecting a new housing site to Peterborough's extensive network of cycle/footpaths.
Access road to the Hampton Water development site The development of 8000 reseidential units on a former brickworks site involves careful management of water drainage <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.susdrain.org/files/resources/briefings/1012_briefing_more_suds_than_meets_the_eye.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.susdrain.org/files/resources/briefings/1012_briefing_more_suds_than_meets_the_eye.pdf">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>
Access road to the Hampton Water development site
The development of 8000 reseidential units on a former brickworks site involves careful management of water drainage LinkExternal link
Cycle Route 12 on Peterborough's extensive cycle path network Peterborough's City Council has used the boom in housing development to extend its network of cycle/footpaths <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/asset-library/PCC-LCWIP.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/asset-library/PCC-LCWIP.pdf">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>. It must be hoped that the quality of the paths is maintained in the future.
Cycle Route 12 on Peterborough's extensive cycle path network
Peterborough's City Council has used the boom in housing development to extend its network of cycle/footpaths LinkExternal link. It must be hoped that the quality of the paths is maintained in the future.
Farmland near Yaxley The spire in the distance is that of St Peter's church, Yaxley <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3063831">TL1791 : St Peter's, Yaxley</a>.
Farmland near Yaxley
The spire in the distance is that of St Peter's church, Yaxley TL1791 : St Peter's, Yaxley.
Yaxley, St Peter
Yaxley, St Peter
St Peter, Yaxley on a wet day
St Peter, Yaxley on a wet day
St Peter, Yaxley from the roadside
St Peter, Yaxley from the roadside
Orton Brick Pit This disused clay pit is known locally as Orton Brick Pit. Taken from part of the Green Wheel.
Orton Brick Pit
This disused clay pit is known locally as Orton Brick Pit. Taken from part of the Green Wheel.
Footpath, north east of Yaxley Looking NE along the footpath from Yaxley to Farcet.
Footpath, north east of Yaxley
Looking NE along the footpath from Yaxley to Farcet.
East of Yaxley Looking south along the main railway line.
East of Yaxley
Looking south along the main railway line.
South Yaxley Looking SE.
South Yaxley
Looking SE.
Hod Fen Drove, south of Yaxley In Hod Fen looking NE along Hod Fen Drove.
Hod Fen Drove, south of Yaxley
In Hod Fen looking NE along Hod Fen Drove.
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Queens Park is located at Grid Ref: TL1892 (Lat: 52.518635, Lng: -0.25947573)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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