Bramble Croft

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire Three Rivers

England

Bramble Croft

St.Michael Church in Chenies from the east Chenies is a lovely village in rural Buckinghamshire — St.Michael Church in Chenies from the east Credit: Jonathan Dew

Located in Hertfordshire, England, Bramble Croft is a picturesque wood/forest area known for its natural beauty and tranquility. Spanning approximately 200 acres, it offers a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The woodland is predominantly made up of towering oak and beech trees, creating a dense canopy that provides shelter and shade to the various wildlife species that call Bramble Croft home. Within this enchanting forest, visitors can expect to encounter an array of woodland creatures, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a multitude of bird species.

Numerous walking trails wind their way through the forest, offering visitors the opportunity to explore and immerse themselves in the breathtaking surroundings. These well-maintained paths cater to all levels of fitness, making it accessible for families and individuals of all ages.

Bramble Croft is also known for its vibrant wildflower displays, which carpet the forest floor during the spring and summer months. From bluebells to primroses, the woods are transformed into a kaleidoscope of colors, creating a truly magical atmosphere.

For those seeking a moment of tranquility, Bramble Croft provides several designated picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the wood. These idyllic spots allow visitors to relax and soak in the peaceful ambiance while enjoying a packed lunch or simply admiring the natural surroundings.

Overall, Bramble Croft is a hidden gem in Hertfordshire, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature in a stunning woodland setting.

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Bramble Croft Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.685941/-0.5195279 or Grid Reference TQ0299. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St.Michael Church in Chenies from the east

Chenies is a lovely village in rural Buckinghamshire

Jonathan Dew

Sarratt Village

The green stretches from this pond up a slope for perhaps half a mile.

Jack Hill

Sarratt Village

This view is taken with my back to the pond looking up the slope

Jack Hill

Sarratt Village

This picture confirms that the village has houses and a shop as well as the green.

Jack Hill

Cross Roads in Flaunden

Sign posts are not designed for car drivers ok for a horse and cart

Jack Hill

Shalowes Farm, Flaunden

Farm yards always seem to be empty places

Jack Hill

St Mary Magdalene at Flaunden

An interesting use of flint infill to the brick quoins.

Jack Hill

The Green Dragon, Flaunden

The sign board and figurehead were purely graphic.

Jack Hill

The Chapel at Chenies

A simple workman-like building Notice the balcony balustrade visible through the top windows.

Jack Hill

Red Lion at Chenies.

This section of road needs to be widened to allow safer passage of vehicles.A metre would be enough.

Jack Hill

Sarratt Bottom

The houses at the bottom end of Moor Lane viewed looking eastwards from Holloway Lane and the valley of the River Chess. Holloway Lane is on the Chess Valley Walk.

Nigel Cox

Sarratt Bottom: Valley Farm

Viewed looking northwards from Holloway Lane on the Chess Valley Walk.

Nigel Cox

River Chess watercress beds

From the Chess Valley Walk official guide: "The clean warm waters of the Chess create ideal growing conditions for watercress, once a common crop along the river but now grown only here at Sarratt. Water from the Chess is diverted into a series of growing compartments - 'beds'. The cress takes root in the shallow beds, taking minerals from the calcium rich water. The flow is added to by spring water from deep in the aquifer which is at a constant temperature - about 10ºC. In years when the air temperature remains high enough the warm water allows cultivation right through the winter."

Cathy Cox

Mount Wood, Chenies

View looking southwards along the footpath in Mount Wood running parallel to the River Chess.

Cathy Cox

Strip lynchets, River Chess valley

From the Chess Valley Walk Guide: "The terraced field rising up the valley side is thought to date from the 9th century.The characteristic steps, or ‘strip lynchets’, formed by the action of ploughing along the slope, may have been the site of mediaeval vineyards."

Cathy Cox

River Chess, near Sarratt Bottom

Viewed looking upstream and northwards, the river here appears to be in an artificial cut, as it does not flow in the lowest part of the valley, which is to the left of the photo.

Nigel Cox

River Chess, near Valley Farm

Viewed looking downstream and eastwards from the footbridge by the Holloway Lane ford, the commercial watercress beds are beyond the shed, with the trees on the slope of Mount Wood visible to the right.

Nigel Cox