Lingey Fen

Downs, Moorland in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Lingey Fen

Lingey Fen is a unique natural area located in Cambridgeshire, England. Covering a vast expanse of land, it is characterized by its diverse landscape of downs and moorland. The fen is situated in the eastern part of the county, and it is a prime example of the region's rich natural heritage.

The downs of Lingey Fen are rolling hills covered in a carpet of lush green grass and dotted with wildflowers during the summer months. These gentle slopes offer breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The downs are also home to a variety of wildlife, including rabbits, hares, and numerous species of birds.

The moorland of Lingey Fen is a captivating sight, with its vast expanses of open, marshy land. Here, visitors can encounter a unique ecosystem characterized by its wet and boggy terrain. The moorland is adorned with colorful heather and dotted with small ponds and streams, creating a serene and picturesque atmosphere. This habitat is a haven for a variety of bird species, including curlews and lapwings.

Lingey Fen's natural beauty is further enhanced by the presence of several walking trails and picnic spots, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the tranquil surroundings. The area is also popular for birdwatching, with dedicated hides providing opportunities to observe the diverse avian population.

Overall, Lingey Fen in Cambridgeshire offers a captivating blend of downs and moorland, combining stunning views, rich wildlife, and a peaceful atmosphere to create a memorable experience for all who visit.

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Lingey Fen Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.170277/0.092589872 or Grid Reference TL4354. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grantchester church

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Trumpington church

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Swan on the Cam

Lera Miles

Is There Honey Still For Tea?

I am not sure if the Red Lion or the Green Man in Grantchester serve Honey sandwiches to fulfil the last line of Rupert Brooke’s poem The Old Vicarage Grantchester” see Link

Glyn Baker

Stands Still The Clock at Ten to Three?

The pub here has changed its name to celebrate Rupert Brooke and his poem “The old Vicarage Grantchester” see Link

It was written in the Café des Westens Berlin in 1912 whilst Brooke was recovering from illness. Brooke, renowned as a “war poet” only wrote six sonnets about the war after a limited engagement near Antwerp. The penultimate line of the poem “stands still the church clock at ten to three” has a bit of poetic licence as Mym's photo of the church TL4355 : Grantchester church attests there is no sign of it ever having had a clock! I wonder if a memory of a finger post like this one was the inspiration for the fourth verse?

Glyn Baker

âThereâs Peace & Holy Quiet Thereâ

This is a view across the churchyard in Grantchester, the memorial seat to a villager is an idyllic spot to sit and contemplate. The full quote from the picture’s title can be seen at Link

Glyn Baker

âAnd Worse Than Oaths at Trumpingtonâ

This is a picture of the Driveway to Trumpington hall, Contrary to Rupert Brooke’s experience the locals seemed very friendly these days! For an explanation of the title see Link

Glyn Baker

âThe Lovely Hamlet Grantchesterâ

Immortalised in his poem “The Old Vicarage Grantchester”, Grantchester is located to the west of Cambridge; it was home to Rupert Brooke. This is shot of just a few of the ancient cottages that abound in the village. To read the poem, go to Link

Glyn Baker

âMen With Splendid Heartsâ

This is the war memorial in Grantchester churchyard. The quote above is inscribed upon it together with “To the glory of God in loving thanks 1914-1918” as well as the name of Rupert Brooke among the fallen. Yeats described the young Brooke as “the handsomest young man in all England”. Brooke was a promising young poet before WW1. His reputation as a War poet stems from six sonnets (five of them numbered in a cycle) published after he saw limited action in an engagement near Antwerp. The patriotic nature of them was popular at the time. Brooke was due to take part in the Dardanelles Campaign; however before he saw action a mosquito bite became infected, blood poisoning set in and he died on Easter Sunday 1915. “The Old Vicarage Grantchester” is one of his most popular works. To read the poem, go to Link

Glyn Baker

The M11 west of Grantchester

This is only five miles or so from the northern end of the M11, and it's only dual carriageway at this point. The photo was taken looking south from the footbridge in the north-west of the square.

Tom Pullman