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Balsham

Civil Parish in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Balsham

Pretty plain from the north. Linton water tower on the horizon. Half lit.
Pretty plain from the north. Credit: Michael Chamberlain

Balsham is a civil parish located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 12 miles southeast of the city of Cambridge. The village is primarily residential and has a population of around 1,300 people.

Balsham is known for its picturesque rural setting and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade I listed St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a prominent feature in the village and is known for its impressive architecture and stained glass windows.

In terms of amenities, Balsham offers a range of facilities for its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a pub, and a post office. The village also has a small selection of shops and businesses, providing essential services to the local community.

Balsham benefits from good transport links, with easy access to the A11 road, which connects the village to Cambridge and other nearby towns. The village is also served by regular bus services, making it convenient for commuting and travel.

Overall, Balsham is a charming and peaceful village in Cambridgeshire, offering a close-knit community, beautiful surroundings, and a range of amenities for its residents.

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Balsham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.137528/0.286048 or Grid Reference TL5651. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pretty plain from the north. Linton water tower on the horizon. Half lit.
Pretty plain from the north.
Linton water tower on the horizon. Half lit.
Farmland near Hildersham Looking north west from the minor road between Hildersham and Balsham.
Farmland near Hildersham
Looking north west from the minor road between Hildersham and Balsham.
Pylon at sunset This electricity pylon stands at the junction of the Balsham to Hildersham road and the Roman Road.
Pylon at sunset
This electricity pylon stands at the junction of the Balsham to Hildersham road and the Roman Road.
Bales'n'Beet at Yole Farm
Bales'n'Beet at Yole Farm
A public byway looking towards Linton This byway follows the course of a Roman road.
A public byway looking towards Linton
This byway follows the course of a Roman road.
Crossing of the ways Electricity lines crossing the Roman Road close to where it crosses a minor road to Hildersham.
Crossing of the ways
Electricity lines crossing the Roman Road close to where it crosses a minor road to Hildersham.
Road to Hildersham From the crossing point with the Roman Road.
Road to Hildersham
From the crossing point with the Roman Road.
Rolling chalk landscape from the Roman Road It's easy to think of Cambridgeshire as completely flat fenland but the south of the county is chalk and has the rolling arable landscape to go with it. There is very little chalk grassland left, hence the Roman Road being important for plants and insects.
Rolling chalk landscape from the Roman Road
It's easy to think of Cambridgeshire as completely flat fenland but the south of the county is chalk and has the rolling arable landscape to go with it. There is very little chalk grassland left, hence the Roman Road being important for plants and insects.
Farmland by the Roman Road Unusual boundary in the crop, not sure why it's like that.
Farmland by the Roman Road
Unusual boundary in the crop, not sure why it's like that.
Roman Road restricted byway Really it's a bridleway to all intents and purposes. Good riding. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.frrfd.org.uk/index.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.frrfd.org.uk/index.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more details.
Roman Road restricted byway
Really it's a bridleway to all intents and purposes. Good riding. See LinkExternal link for more details.
Skyline copse A zoom shot over big hedgeless fields from the bridle path from Hildersham to the Roman Road on a mild February afternoon.
Skyline copse
A zoom shot over big hedgeless fields from the bridle path from Hildersham to the Roman Road on a mild February afternoon.
A fine willow at Dotterell Lodge The rolling road from Balsham to Cambridge on a late-September morning.
A fine willow at Dotterell Lodge
The rolling road from Balsham to Cambridge on a late-September morning.
A winter crop
A winter crop
Houses by High Street, Balsham
Houses by High Street, Balsham
High Street, Balsham
High Street, Balsham
New houses on Samworth Close, Balsham From Hildersham Road
New houses on Samworth Close, Balsham
From Hildersham Road
Byway along Roman Road This byway forms part of the E2 European Long Distance Path. In this section the enclosing hedges are tall and the views limited.
Byway along Roman Road
This byway forms part of the E2 European Long Distance Path. In this section the enclosing hedges are tall and the views limited.
Roman Road Motor vehicles are permanently excluded from here westwards.
Roman Road
Motor vehicles are permanently excluded from here westwards.
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Balsham is located at Grid Ref: TL5651 (Lat: 52.137528, Lng: 0.286048)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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