How Wood

Wood, Forest in Bedfordshire

England

How Wood

Stagsden: Hay Lane
Stagsden: Hay Lane Credit: Michael Garlick

How Wood is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Situated in the district of Three Rivers, it is part of the civil parish of Abbots Langley. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, including a small forest, which gives it its name.

Wood is a residential area with a mix of housing styles, ranging from modern developments to traditional cottages. The village offers a peaceful and quiet environment, making it an attractive place to live for families and professionals alike.

Despite its tranquil setting, How Wood benefits from good transport links. The nearby M1 motorway provides easy access to London and other major cities, while the nearby towns of Watford and Hemel Hempstead offer a range of amenities, including shopping centers, leisure facilities, and entertainment options.

The village itself has limited amenities, with a small convenience store, a post office, and a community center. However, residents can find a wider range of services in the neighboring towns.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Wood is a great place to explore the surrounding countryside. The nearby forest offers opportunities for walking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. There are also several parks and green spaces within easy reach, providing recreational areas for residents to enjoy.

Overall, How Wood is a charming village that offers a peaceful and scenic living environment, with easy access to nearby towns and cities.

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How Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.14065/-0.56445567 or Grid Reference SP9850. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stagsden: Hay Lane
Stagsden: Hay Lane
Stagsden, Spring Lane: Cultivated fields
Stagsden, Spring Lane: Cultivated fields
Stagsden: A422 lay-by
Stagsden: A422 lay-by
Stagsden: The A422
Stagsden: The A422
Hanger Wood View south-west.
Hanger Wood
View south-west.
The A422 View past the junction with the B560.
The A422
View past the junction with the B560.
Phone Booth, Post Box and Cottages In Stagsden.
Phone Booth, Post Box and Cottages
In Stagsden.
St Leonard's Church In Stagsden
St Leonard's Church
In Stagsden
A422 road junction The junction of the road from Stagsden West End with the A422.
A422 road junction
The junction of the road from Stagsden West End with the A422.
Pastures Farm Looking up the hill to Pastures Farm, near Stagsden.
Pastures Farm
Looking up the hill to Pastures Farm, near Stagsden.
An unusual stile An unusual style of stile, giving access to a footbridge over a gully.
An unusual stile
An unusual style of stile, giving access to a footbridge over a gully.
Tractor parked in a field
Tractor parked in a field
North End Farm buildings behind the hedgerow at North End Stagsden.
North End
Farm buildings behind the hedgerow at North End Stagsden.
Bedfordshire Walking Festival. Participants in the 2010, Bedfordshire Walking festival.  Short walk of 6 miles around Bromham.
Bedfordshire Walking Festival.
Participants in the 2010, Bedfordshire Walking festival. Short walk of 6 miles around Bromham.
Stagsden from the West Tower of St Leonards Church peeping through the trees.
Stagsden from the West
Tower of St Leonards Church peeping through the trees.
Autumn layby Layby on A428 (Northampton Road) looking west towards the junction with the lanes that lead off north towards Stevington and south towards Stagsden.
Autumn layby
Layby on A428 (Northampton Road) looking west towards the junction with the lanes that lead off north towards Stevington and south towards Stagsden.
Church Lane, Stagsden
Church Lane, Stagsden
Small pond in bend of road
Small pond in bend of road
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How Wood is located at Grid Ref: SP9850 (Lat: 52.14065, Lng: -0.56445567)

Unitary Authority: Bedford

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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