Shade Common

Downs, Moorland in Cambridgeshire East Cambridgeshire

England

Shade Common

Bancroft Drove Byway leaving Long Dolver Drove. — Bancroft Drove Credit: Hugh Venables

Shade Common is a beautiful and expansive area located in Cambridgeshire, England. It is characterized by its unique combination of downs and moorland landscapes, creating a diverse and picturesque environment. Spanning over a vast area, Shade Common is known for its rich natural beauty and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.

The downs in Shade Common are characterized by rolling hills and grasslands, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks or hikes, taking in the stunning vistas and taking advantage of the numerous trails that wind through the area. The downs are also home to a variety of plant and animal species, making it an ideal spot for wildlife observation and photography.

Adjacent to the downs, the moorland in Shade Common adds a unique and contrasting element to the landscape. Moorland is characterized by its open expanses and heather-covered hillsides, creating a distinct atmosphere. This area is a haven for birdwatchers, as it attracts a wide range of avian species, including the rare and elusive stone curlew.

Shade Common is also known for its historical significance, with several sites of archaeological interest located within its boundaries. These sites offer a glimpse into the region's past, providing valuable insights into the lives of its earlier inhabitants.

Overall, Shade Common in Cambridgeshire is a captivating and diverse natural area, offering a wide range of activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy.

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Shade Common Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.350868/0.32076686 or Grid Reference TL5875. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bancroft Drove

Byway leaving Long Dolver Drove.

Hugh Venables

Train at Soham Station

The new railway station at Soham opened on the 13th December 2021, after the previous one was closed in 1965 though the railway continued to run past the town. It is on the Peterborough-Ipswich line and services are infrequent due to sharing a single track line with cargo trains from Felixstowe.

Hugh Venables

New Soham railway station

Hugh Venables

Station Road, Soham

Once again leading from a station, after the new one opened last month, TL5873 : Train at Soham Station

Hugh Venables

Entrance to Soham Station

New station on an existing line opened last month, replacing one closed in 1965.

Hugh Venables

Railway south of Soham station

From the bridge for the new station.

Hugh Venables

Soham Mere from new railway station bridge

Hugh Venables

Soham railway station car park

The station opened last month.

Hugh Venables

Plaques at Soham railway station

For the opening last month and one for the Soham rail disaster during WWII Link

Hugh Venables

Soham railway station, Cambridgeshire

Opened in 1879 by the Great Eastern Railway on the line from Ipswich to Ely, this station with two parallel platforms was largely demolished in 1944 when an ammunition train caught fire and exploded. It was reopened, serving passengers until 1965 when it was closed. The line was singled in 1980. A new £18m (seriously?!) platform and footbridge was built, and the station reopened in 2021. View north towards Ely from the footbridge.

Nigel Thompson

Soham: the north end of the new railway station

This new station was opened on 13 December 2021 by the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Dr Nik Johnson. The combined authority funded the building of the station, at which trains on the Peterborough-Ipswich service stop. This is the view towards Ely, and the information board shows that the 10.49 train is on its way.

John Sutton

Soham: waiting for the 10.49

John Sutton

Soham: station approach and turning circle

A view towards the centre of Soham from outside the railway station. The church tower shows on the skyline above a group of passengers for the 10.49 walking towards the station.

John Sutton

Soham Station: buying a ticket

This new station was opened on 13 December 2021 by the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Dr Nik Johnson. The combined authority funded the building of the station, at which trains on the Peterborough-Ipswich service stop. A passenger was buying a ticket from the machine for the 10.49 to Ely and Peterborough on a bright Saturday morning in late February.

John Sutton

Soham Station - looking north

This new station was opened on 13 December 2021 by the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Dr Nik Johnson. The combined authority funded the building of the station, at which trains on the Peterborough-Ipswich service stop. The picture was taken from the footbridge on a bright winter morning.

John Sutton

Soham: next stop Bury St Edmunds

The Peterborough-Ipswich train which left Ely at 10.31 was just setting off on time from Soham. The starting signal had just changed from green to red as it passed. This new station was opened on 13 December 2021 by the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Dr Nik Johnson. The combined authority funded the building of the station.

John Sutton