Croxton Park

Downs, Moorland in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Croxton Park

Eltisley church
Eltisley church Credit: mym

Croxton Park is a picturesque area located in Cambridgeshire, England. Nestled amidst the stunning Downs and Moorland, it offers a diverse and enchanting landscape that attracts nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

The park is known for its rolling hills and vast open spaces, providing visitors with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The Downs, with their lush greenery and meandering trails, are ideal for hiking and exploring. The Moorland, on the other hand, offers a more rugged terrain with heather-covered hills and tranquil ponds, making it perfect for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.

In addition to its natural beauty, Croxton Park is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. The park boasts an array of wildflowers, including orchids and bluebells, which add vibrant splashes of color to the landscape. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot a wide range of animals, such as deer, foxes, and various bird species, making it a haven for nature lovers.

Croxton Park also offers a range of recreational activities for visitors. The park has designated picnic areas where families and friends can enjoy a leisurely lunch surrounded by the stunning scenery. There are also well-maintained cycling paths and horse riding trails, allowing enthusiasts to explore the park at their own pace.

Overall, Croxton Park in Cambridgeshire is a haven for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty. With its diverse landscape, abundant wildlife, and recreational opportunities, it provides an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Croxton Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.218573/-0.17035197 or Grid Reference TL2559. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eltisley church
Eltisley church
Eltisley churchyard ... the Ginger Guardian
Eltisley churchyard
... the Ginger Guardian
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Croxton cross
Thatched cottages, High Street, Croxton, Cambs The High Street south of the A428 gives access to the parish church in Croxton Park.
Thatched cottages, High Street, Croxton, Cambs
The High Street south of the A428 gives access to the parish church in Croxton Park.
Hunts-Cambs county boundary, Gt Gransden The hedge and ditch mark the old county boundary south of Eltisley Wood.
Hunts-Cambs county boundary, Gt Gransden
The hedge and ditch mark the old county boundary south of Eltisley Wood.
Public footpath to Eltisley Wood, Eltisley, Cambs No dogs or cars.
Public footpath to Eltisley Wood, Eltisley, Cambs
No dogs or cars.
Milestone, Gt Gransden, Cambs – view NNE along the B1040; the east-facing side of this oolitic limestone milestone has 'Gransden Parish', north-facing 'Potton 6' and the defaced south-facing side has 'S. Ives' with mileage now missing.
Milestone, Gt Gransden, Cambs
– view NNE along the B1040; the east-facing side of this oolitic limestone milestone has 'Gransden Parish', north-facing 'Potton 6' and the defaced south-facing side has 'S. Ives' with mileage now missing.
South Lodge Plantation, Croxton, Cambs The plantation lines the approach to Croxton Park from the South Lodge entrance on the B1040.
South Lodge Plantation, Croxton, Cambs
The plantation lines the approach to Croxton Park from the South Lodge entrance on the B1040.
Abbotsley Brook, Abbotsley, Cambs a tributary of the River Gt Ouse, looking upstream where it is crossed by Abbotsley Road.
Abbotsley Brook, Abbotsley, Cambs
a tributary of the River Gt Ouse, looking upstream where it is crossed by Abbotsley Road.
Footpath to Croxton, Cambs across pasture, from Abbotsley Road towards High Street.
Footpath to Croxton, Cambs
across pasture, from Abbotsley Road towards High Street.
Abbotsley Road, Croxton, Cambs – view N across the valley draining Croxton Park.
Abbotsley Road, Croxton, Cambs
– view N across the valley draining Croxton Park.
Wheat field and plantations, Croxton, Cambs Farm building between Two Leys and Long Plantation, viewed from Abbotsley Road.
Wheat field and plantations, Croxton, Cambs
Farm building between Two Leys and Long Plantation, viewed from Abbotsley Road.
Landscape with wheat fields, Croxton, Cambs – view NW from Abbotsley Road; upper slopes and plateau are Chalky Boulder Clay while lower valley slopes are Jurassic clay.
Landscape with wheat fields, Croxton, Cambs
– view NW from Abbotsley Road; upper slopes and plateau are Chalky Boulder Clay while lower valley slopes are Jurassic clay.
Drey House care home.
Drey House care home.
Rectangular Copse between Caldecote Manor and Croxton
Rectangular Copse between Caldecote Manor and Croxton
Heading towards Eltisley Church Footpath heading towards Eltisley Church
Heading towards Eltisley Church
Footpath heading towards Eltisley Church
St Pandionia & St John the Baptist, Eltisley
St Pandionia & St John the Baptist, Eltisley
St Pandionia & St John the Baptist, Eltisley
St Pandionia & St John the Baptist, Eltisley
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Croxton Park is located at Grid Ref: TL2559 (Lat: 52.218573, Lng: -0.17035197)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Located within 500m of 52.218573,-0.17035197
Croxton
Place: village
Wikidata: Q610264
Lat/Long: 52.2223915/-0.1725573
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.2169481/-0.1685334
Croxton Park
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 52.2211547/-0.1697207
Man Made: village_pump
Pump: manual
Wikidata: Q26420086
Lat/Long: 52.2226239/-0.1732439
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