Vestey Wood

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Vestey Wood

Fields on the edge of Wandlebury Country Park Beautiful open countryside just a couple of miles to the south east of Cambridge. — Fields on the edge of Wandlebury Country Park Credit: Peter S

Vestey Wood is a picturesque woodland area located in Cambridgeshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The wood is characterized by a diverse range of tree species, including oak, ash, birch, and pine, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem.

Visitors to Vestey Wood can enjoy a variety of activities such as walking, birdwatching, and photography. The well-maintained footpaths meander through the wood, providing an opportunity to explore its natural beauty at a leisurely pace. The tranquil atmosphere and peaceful surroundings make it an ideal spot for relaxation and contemplation.

The wood is particularly renowned for its birdlife, attracting a wide array of species throughout the year. Birdwatchers can spot woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds amidst the dense foliage. Additionally, the wood is home to several small mammals, including squirrels and hare, adding to the diversity of wildlife in the area.

Vestey Wood is easily accessible, located just a short distance from the nearby village of Cambridgeshire. It offers ample parking facilities, ensuring convenience for visitors. The wood is open to the public year-round, allowing visitors to experience the changing seasons and the beauty they bring to the landscape.

Overall, Vestey Wood is a tranquil and enchanting woodland area that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty and diverse wildlife make it a must-visit destination for those seeking solace in nature.

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Vestey Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.149856/0.18724489 or Grid Reference TL4952. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fields on the edge of Wandlebury Country Park

Beautiful open countryside just a couple of miles to the south east of Cambridge.

Peter S

Autumn cultivation on The Gogs

Looking north-east through a gateway on The Roman Road. TL5053 : Field gate on The Roman Road and TL5053 : Harvest time on The Gogs are two of several pictures of the view uphill in the opposite direction.

John Sutton

Early autumn on The Roman Road

At the junction with Mile Road (left) on a bright October morning.

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Trees lining The Roman Road

The Roman Road runs south-east from the Gog Magog Hills on the edge of Cambridge into the hills of East Cambridgeshire, petering out near Horseheath. This picture was taken from a field edge on a bright October morning.

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A spring morning on The Roman Road

Bright and warm, with a lot of vivid greens.

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Wheatfields on The Gogs

Taken from just inside a gateway on The Roman Road on a fine morning in late April. Hill Farm is on the skyline in the centre, getting on for a mile away.

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Stubble on the Gogs

Looking uphill towards Fox's Burrow Plantation from the track which runs from The Roman Road to the A1307.

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Stubble and big sky

Harvest time in South Cambridgeshire, seen from a gap in the trees lining The Roman Road. The plantations at Lodge Farm are on the skyline.

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Towards Signal Hill and Meggs Hill

The skyline plantations are on Signal Hill (left) and Meggs Hill, two of the gentle Gog Magog Hills south-east of Cambridge. The picture was taken from a field corner at the junction of The Roman Road (which the trees on the extreme left line) and Mile Road.

John Sutton

Copley Hill in a dry summer

Mid August in the drought summer of 2022 - and some of the leaves in the plantation on Copley Hill are turning while the rest have lost their high summer richness.

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Stubble on The Gogs

An August view from the bridle track from the A1307 to The Roman Road (ahead), skirting Wandlebury Country Park.

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CafÃ© sign on the edge of Wandlebury Country Park

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A runner on The Roman Road

Near Copley Hill on a mid-September afternoon - one of high cloud and some lengthy sunny spells.

John Sutton

On The Roman Road in early autumn

Looking south east on a cloudless Sunday morning in early October. Some leaves have turned in the last week.

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The Roman Road: dark sky and bright leaves

On the Gog Magog Hills, looking towards the Cambridge end of The Roman Road on the first Saturday morning of December.

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Roman Road walk

Looking in the Cambridge direction on the cloudy first Saturday morning of December.

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A cold morning on The Roman Road

Looking uphill towards the Cambridge end of The Roman Road, with the temperature below zero, as it had been all week. TL5053 : The Roman Road: dark sky and bright leaves was taken hereabouts eleven days before.

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Snow, frost, fog and The Roman Road

The line of frosted trees and bushes - lost in the mist to the right as it rises towards Copley Hill - marks the course of The Roman Road. This was a fiercely cold morning during the cold spell in mid December 2022.

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Vestey Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL4952 (Lat: 52.149856, Lng: 0.18724489)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire