Forests & woodlands · East of England
Shepherds Close
In or near Spaldwick.
Shepherds Close is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon · 10.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Shepherds Close is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.3232°, -0.3389°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Shepherd's Close is a nature reserve featuring a replanted woodland that hosts a variety of fungi and wildlife. Visitors can explore the area along wide, rough paths and enjoy the natural beauty of the mixed woodland.
From the Wikipedia article
Shepherd's Close is a 1.2-hectare (3.0-acre) nature reserve south of Spaldwick in Cambridgeshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. This small wood was planted in 1984 with ash, field maple and oak. Birds include blackcaps and chiffchaffs, and there are peacock, orange-tip and speckled wood butterflies. There is access from Stonely Road.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3232, -0.3389
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Easton
- Postcode
- PE28 0TS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huntingdon
- Phone
- 01954 713500
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon — 10 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.wildlifebcn.org
Sources
- osm: w777329056 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Shepherd's Close (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Shepherd's Close 8.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shepherds Close?
- Shepherds Close is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE28 0TS), in the parish of Easton.
- What is Shepherds Close?
- Shepherds Close is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shepherds Close?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 10.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE28 0TS.
- Who owns Shepherds Close?
- Shepherds Close is owned by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Shepherds Close free to visit?
- Yes, Shepherds Close is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shepherds Close?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE28 0TS. It sits within the Huntingdon parliamentary constituency.