Home Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire Dacorum

England

Home Wood

Apsley Marina The old John Dickinson Paper Mills along the Grand Union were demolished in 2002 and replaced by canalside apartments and a marina for narrow boats.
Apsley Marina Credit: Christine Lloyd-Staples

Home Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its unique ecological features and diverse range of flora and fauna.

The woodland is characterized by its dense canopy of mature trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide a haven for a wide variety of wildlife. Visitors to Home Wood can expect to encounter an array of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, as well as small mammals like squirrels and hedgehogs. The woodland is also home to several species of deer, including roe deer and muntjac.

Walking through Home Wood offers a tranquil and immersive experience, with well-maintained footpaths winding through the trees. These paths provide an opportunity to explore the woodland's different habitats, from open glades adorned with wildflowers to dense areas of undergrowth bursting with ferns and mosses.

The wood is managed by a local conservation group, who work tirelessly to preserve its natural beauty and protect its delicate ecosystem. They organize regular educational events and guided walks, allowing visitors to learn more about the woodland's history, conservation efforts, and the importance of sustainable woodland management.

Home Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, families, and those seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and commitment to conservation make it a truly special place to visit in Hertfordshire.

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Home Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.735861/-0.47781056 or Grid Reference TL0505. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Apsley Marina The old John Dickinson Paper Mills along the Grand Union were demolished in 2002 and replaced by canalside apartments and a marina for narrow boats.
Apsley Marina
The old John Dickinson Paper Mills along the Grand Union were demolished in 2002 and replaced by canalside apartments and a marina for narrow boats.
House overlooking common This house faces directly on to the Sheethanger Common.
House overlooking common
This house faces directly on to the Sheethanger Common.
The Roundabout  called " Magic", Hemel Hempstead Since drivers can go in either direction around the  roundabout it can be a nightmare for strangers. The minis help to make it understandable.
The Roundabout called " Magic", Hemel Hempstead
Since drivers can go in either direction around the roundabout it can be a nightmare for strangers. The minis help to make it understandable.
Boxmoor golf course Viewpoint from the highest part of the golf course.
Boxmoor golf course
Viewpoint from the highest part of the golf course.
Railway Station at Boxmoor for Hemel Hempstead Rather a brash announcement
Railway Station at Boxmoor for Hemel Hempstead
Rather a brash announcement
Fishery Inn Boxmoor This pub stands alongside the Grand Union Canal
Fishery Inn Boxmoor
This pub stands alongside the Grand Union Canal
The Harvester Inn, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead This pub is immediately adjacent to the station forecourt
The Harvester Inn, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead
This pub is immediately adjacent to the station forecourt
Pedestrian footbridge  at Apsley This is a very pleasing design for a crossing over the canal
Pedestrian footbridge at Apsley
This is a very pleasing design for a crossing over the canal
Housing development and Canal and footbridge at Kings Langley This photograph covers quite a lot of ground in one
Housing development and Canal and footbridge at Kings Langley
This photograph covers quite a lot of ground in one
Houses Hanover Green off Puller Road, Hemel Hempstead A new development of flats perhaps?
Houses Hanover Green off Puller Road, Hemel Hempstead
A new development of flats perhaps?
Green space in Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead This open space reaches down to the canal and river.
Green space in Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead
This open space reaches down to the canal and river.
Travelodge Hotel in Hemel Hempstead A useful place to know about if you live away from Hemel.
Travelodge Hotel in Hemel Hempstead
A useful place to know about if you live away from Hemel.
Chipperfield: Badgerdell Wood A delightfully named copse! Let's hope its denizens enjoy life, entirely surrounded as they are by some unidentified crop!
Chipperfield: Badgerdell Wood
A delightfully named copse! Let's hope its denizens enjoy life, entirely surrounded as they are by some unidentified crop!
Grand Union Canal: Nash Mills Viewed looking north westwards from Nash Mills Lock.
Grand Union Canal: Nash Mills
Viewed looking north westwards from Nash Mills Lock.
Grand Union Canal: Lock Number 68: Nash Mills Lock Lock Number 68 viewed looking north-westwards.
Grand Union Canal: Lock Number 68: Nash Mills Lock
Lock Number 68 viewed looking north-westwards.
Nash Mills The Nash Mills paper mill site viewed from the Grand Union Canal. The company website is here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nashmills.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nashmills.co.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Nash Mills
The Nash Mills paper mill site viewed from the Grand Union Canal. The company website is here LinkExternal link
Grand Union Canal: Red Lion Lane Lock Lock Number 69 viewed looking northwards from Red Lion Lane, the lock is also known as Nash Mills Bottom Lock. The Nash Mills site is just visible to the right.
Grand Union Canal: Red Lion Lane Lock
Lock Number 69 viewed looking northwards from Red Lion Lane, the lock is also known as Nash Mills Bottom Lock. The Nash Mills site is just visible to the right.
Nash Mills Cottages These date from the 16th Century and are on the western side of Belswains Lane, Nash Mills.
Nash Mills Cottages
These date from the 16th Century and are on the western side of Belswains Lane, Nash Mills.
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Home Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL0505 (Lat: 51.735861, Lng: -0.47781056)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: Dacorum

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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