Catley Park

Downs, Moorland in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Catley Park

Hadstock The village green. Looking east from the northeast corner of the grid square. — Hadstock Credit: Alan Simkins

Catley Park is a picturesque estate located in Cambridgeshire, England. Spread across vast grounds, it spans over a combination of downs and moorland landscapes. Known for its exceptional natural beauty, the park offers visitors a serene and tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The downs at Catley Park are characterized by rolling hills and expansive grasslands. These open spaces provide ample opportunities for leisure activities such as picnicking, walking, and kite flying. The downs are also home to a variety of wildlife, including rabbits, hares, and various bird species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

In contrast, the moorland area of Catley Park boasts a unique ecosystem characterized by heather-covered expanses, marshes, and peat bogs. This diverse habitat supports a range of plant and animal life, including rare species such as the European stonechat and the Dartford warbler. Walking trails wind through the moorland, allowing visitors to explore and appreciate the natural surroundings.

The park is also home to a stately manor house, which dates back to the 18th century. With its elegant architecture and well-manicured gardens, the manor house adds a touch of grandeur to the already stunning landscape.

Catley Park is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking a peaceful and idyllic setting. Whether one wishes to explore the downs, meander through the moorland, or simply relax amidst the beauty of nature, Catley Park offers a truly enchanting experience.

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Catley Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.081096/0.24779326 or Grid Reference TL5444. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hadstock

The village green. Looking east from the northeast corner of the grid square.

Alan Simkins

Icknield way path leading to Linton

Linton water tower on the horizon at about 110m.

Sheila Russell

FDL, Hadstock Common, Essex

These buildings belong to a company called Fuerst Day Lawson.

Robert Edwards

St. Botolph's church, Hadstock, Essex

This is a very interesting church, which contains rare evidence of an 11th century building. It has remains of Saxon transepts, which are a rarity. Other parts are 14th century. The church stands on high ground at the centre of the village.

Robert Edwards

Little Walden Path

This bridle path follows the perimeter track of TL5543 : RAF Little Walden as far as the hedge it then takes a sharp left turn and disappears through the trees.

Glyn Baker

Bridle Path Near Burtonwood Farm

This vista is further along the TL5443 : Little Walden Path to the southeast of Burtonwood Farm. As you can tell from the length of the grass it is not well used by horses!

Glyn Baker

Iknield Way Trig

This Triangulation Pillar is just off the Iknield Way long distance footpath. At this point it follows the Essex Cambridgeshire border. The pillar is a few metres into Cambridgeshire.

Glyn Baker

Esxbridgshire

This is the Icknield Way long-distance footpath. At this point it follows the Essex/Cambridgeshire border. Cambridgeshire is to the left and Essex is to the right.

Glyn Baker

Harrison Sayer Reserve

This is one of two surviving fuel tanks of TL5543 : RAF Little Walden they are located on the Harrison Sayer nature reserve this is run by Essex Wildlife Trust see Link

for more info. The building in the background is TL5543 : FDL, Hadstock Common, Essex Continue on a virtual tour of Wildlife Trust Reserves in Essex by visiting TQ5099 : Hawksmere Springs

Glyn Baker