Kensworth Common

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire

England

Kensworth Common

The Dunstable Downs Windcatcher This is a ventilator for the Visitor Centre
The Dunstable Downs Windcatcher Credit: Bob Walters

Kensworth Common is a picturesque woodland area located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 160 acres, it is known for its beautiful natural scenery and diverse wildlife.

The common is predominantly made up of mixed woodland, consisting of various tree species such as oak, beech, and birch. These trees create a dense canopy, providing a haven for numerous bird species, including woodpeckers and owls. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, adding bursts of color to the landscape during the spring and summer months.

Visitors to Kensworth Common can explore the area through a network of well-maintained walking trails. These trails wind through the woods, offering stunning views and opportunities to spot wildlife. The common is also home to a number of ponds, attracting amphibians and other aquatic creatures.

In addition to its natural beauty, Kensworth Common has a rich history. It was historically used as a traditional common land, where local villagers could graze their livestock. Today, it is managed by the Woodland Trust, a conservation charity dedicated to preserving and protecting woodland areas in the UK.

Kensworth Common is a popular destination for nature lovers, walkers, and families looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its tranquil atmosphere and diverse ecosystem make it a haven for wildlife and a serene retreat for visitors seeking a connection with nature.

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Kensworth Common Images

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The Dunstable Downs Windcatcher This is a ventilator for the Visitor Centre
The Dunstable Downs Windcatcher
This is a ventilator for the Visitor Centre
Hornbeam Avenue Hornbeam Avenue is before the entrance to Whipsnade Tree Cathedral.
Hornbeam Avenue
Hornbeam Avenue is before the entrance to Whipsnade Tree Cathedral.
Path through the woods The pathway through the woods at the foot of Codlings Bank below Kensworth Quarry.
Path through the woods
The pathway through the woods at the foot of Codlings Bank below Kensworth Quarry.
Footpath through Whipsnade Heath Woods The path goes uphill through the woods towards Kensworth.
Footpath through Whipsnade Heath Woods
The path goes uphill through the woods towards Kensworth.
Codlings Bank Looking across from Nash farm towards Codlings Bank in the distance
Codlings Bank
Looking across from Nash farm towards Codlings Bank in the distance
Dunstable Downs car park
Dunstable Downs car park
B4541 near Allcroft Wood
B4541 near Allcroft Wood
B4540 at Whipsnade Zoo
B4540 at Whipsnade Zoo
View towards Codlings Bank A view east from near Slough Wood towards Codlings Bank.
View towards Codlings Bank
A view east from near Slough Wood towards Codlings Bank.
Car park on the Dunstable Downs in summer Yes, we did have an ice cream.
Car park on the Dunstable Downs in summer
Yes, we did have an ice cream.
Part of the Dunstable Downs in the summer of 2022 Glorious.
Part of the Dunstable Downs in the summer of 2022
Glorious.
Scene on the Dunstable Downs in summer 2022 This elegant and independent woman has settled herself into a most comfortable and commodious looking chair and is drinking in the exceptional views laid out in front of her. My type of person! No boring sea view. No sitting in her back garden and looking at the Downs. She has picked up her mat and walked. She knows that she needs the scale of a JMW Turner or Constable painting and subject matter to match. She is aloof but also very much central to the scene. I envied her her vision, insight and depth of thought. More of this please!
Scene on the Dunstable Downs in summer 2022
This elegant and independent woman has settled herself into a most comfortable and commodious looking chair and is drinking in the exceptional views laid out in front of her. My type of person! No boring sea view. No sitting in her back garden and looking at the Downs. She has picked up her mat and walked. She knows that she needs the scale of a JMW Turner or Constable painting and subject matter to match. She is aloof but also very much central to the scene. I envied her her vision, insight and depth of thought. More of this please!
Whipsnade - St Mary Magdalene Church
Whipsnade - St Mary Magdalene Church
On the Icknield Way Trail, Dunstable Downs
On the Icknield Way Trail, Dunstable Downs
On the Icknield Way Trail, Dunstable Downs - view to Beacon Hill
On the Icknield Way Trail, Dunstable Downs - view to Beacon Hill
Path onto Whipsnade Heath Although mostly secondary woodland, there is a pleasant open area with a picnic table.
Path onto Whipsnade Heath
Although mostly secondary woodland, there is a pleasant open area with a picnic table.
Woodland, Whipsnade Heath Most of the heath is now this sort of woodland.
Woodland, Whipsnade Heath
Most of the heath is now this sort of woodland.
Woodland, Whipsnade Heath Most of the heath is now this sort of woodland.
Woodland, Whipsnade Heath
Most of the heath is now this sort of woodland.
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Kensworth Common is located at Grid Ref: TL0118 (Lat: 51.855174, Lng: -0.52161835)

Unitary Authority: Central Bedfordshire

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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