Little Wilbraham Fen

Downs, Moorland in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Little Wilbraham Fen

Through wheat to Fulbourn This path - always well defined - runs from Hawk Mill Farm at Little Wilbraham to Fulbourn (ahead). These fields are near the southern end of the Cambridgeshire Fens and are not so pancake-flat as those further north. Comparable views: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5499134">TL5357 : Path through beans</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6462676">TL5357 : Footpath to Fulbourn</a>. — Through wheat to Fulbourn Credit: John Sutton

Little Wilbraham Fen is a picturesque village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately seven miles east of the city of Cambridge, the village is nestled amidst the enchanting landscape of the Cambridgeshire Fens. The area is characterized by its flat and fertile terrain, offering stunning views of vast expanses of marshland and meadows.

The village itself is relatively small, with a population of around 300 residents. It exudes a peaceful and idyllic charm, making it a desirable location for those seeking a tranquil countryside retreat. The architectural style of the village is predominantly traditional, with charming thatched cottages and historic buildings that add to its rural appeal.

The surrounding area is abundant in natural beauty, boasting a range of habitats such as downs and moorland. This diverse landscape provides a sanctuary for various wildlife species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The fenland area is crisscrossed by an intricate network of waterways, including the River Cam, which offers opportunities for boating and fishing.

Little Wilbraham Fen is also dotted with several historic landmarks, including the St. John the Evangelist Church, a Grade II listed building with a rich history dating back to the 13th century. Additionally, the village is home to a local pub, providing a cozy spot for residents and visitors to socialize and enjoy traditional British cuisine.

Overall, Little Wilbraham Fen is a charming and unspoiled village, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its natural beauty, historical significance, and tranquil atmosphere make it a hidden gem within the Cambridgeshire countryside.

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Little Wilbraham Fen Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.20631/0.22801224 or Grid Reference TL5258. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Through wheat to Fulbourn

This path - always well defined - runs from Hawk Mill Farm at Little Wilbraham to Fulbourn (ahead). These fields are near the southern end of the Cambridgeshire Fens and are not so pancake-flat as those further north. Comparable views: TL5357 : Path through beans and TL5357 : Footpath to Fulbourn.

John Sutton

From Hawk Mill Farm to Fulbourn

The farm track is shared by the public footpath to Fulbourn, which diverges to the left 150 yards or so ahead. The S&B Herba plant on Station Road in Fulbourn shows on the skyline just to the left of centre.

John Sutton

Little Wilbraham: a barley field at Hawk Mill Farm

The farm road is shared by a public footpath, which passes through the farmyard. Thereafter, turn left for Fulbourn or right to Quy, both pleasant routes.

John Sutton

Little Wilbraham High Street

A sunny early-August morning which was about to cloud over. For a better idea of the Grade II listed 16th-century house on the left, see TL5458 : Little Wilbraham: White Hall. I was taken by the bright green corrugated-iron roof of the outbuildings next door and the post box's vivid splash of red opposite.

John Sutton

The A1303

This is a very busy road and waiting for a gap in the traffic took some time, even so there is a lorry and car visible.

Malcolm Neal

Working the land in November

Sugar beet has been lifted from this large field on the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens and is on its way to the refinery - see TL5159 : Stow-cum-Quy: loading sugar beet, taken a couple of minutes earlier. Stow-cum-Quy church tower is on the skyline in the centre of the picture.

John Sutton

Stow-cum-Quy: loading sugar beet

Beet is piled at the edge of the field and a tractor and a conveyor transfer it to the lorry which will take it to the sugar refinery (the nearest is at Bury St Edmunds).

John Sutton

On Little Wilbraham Road in November

The long narrow plantation marks the line of part of the main runway of Bottisham Airfield (1940-6), which at first had a grass runway. According to the American Air Museum in Britain website “The P-47 Thunderbolts of the 361st Fighter Group damaged the surfaces of the airfield so much in the first months of flying from Bottisham that American engineers were called in to lay a new runway. In January 1944 they constructed a 1,470-yard-long runway with pierced-steel planking in just three days”. These images may be of interest: TL5458 : Little Wilbraham: a farm track with a history, TL5460 : Restored buildings at Bottisham Airfield Museum and TL5460 : The Stars and Stripes at Bottisham Airfield Museum.

John Sutton

Gulls in a fenland field

After being disturbed, these gulls had briefly circled (TL5357 : Gulls circling on a November morning) before settling again on this autumn-sown field north of the Fulbourn to Great Wilbraham road. The fields round these two villages are the southernmost in the Cambridgeshire Fens.

John Sutton

Gulls circling on a November morning

Something disturbed these gulls before I could take a picture of them on the ground. They briefly circled before settling again on this autumn-sown field north of the Fulbourn to Great Wilbraham road (TL5357 : Gulls in a fenland field). The fields round these two villages are the southernmost in the Cambridgeshire Fens.

John Sutton