Cartpath Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire Three Rivers

England

Cartpath Wood

Croxley Green: Lone tree near Dell Wood Viewed looking south across rolling arable farmland from the public footpath from Rousebarn Lane, with the houses in Croxley Green just visible on the horizon. This point is about 28 kilometres, or about 17 miles, as the crow flies, from Charing Cross railway station in central London! — Croxley Green: Lone tree near Dell Wood Credit: Nigel Cox

Cartpath Wood is a charming woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 20 acres, it is nestled in the heart of the county, providing a peaceful and serene environment for visitors to enjoy.

The wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a rich and diverse ecosystem. The dense canopy of foliage provides shade and shelter for a variety of plant and animal species, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Traversing through Cartpath Wood is a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting beauty. The paths wind their way around the woodland, meandering through patches of wildflowers and offering glimpses of small clearings where sunlight filters through the trees.

The wood is also home to a small stream, which adds to the tranquility and charm of the area. The babbling sound of water flowing over rocks creates a soothing ambiance and provides a refreshing spot for visitors to relax and unwind.

Cartpath Wood is a popular destination for walkers, joggers, and families seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It offers a serene setting for picnics, photography, and birdwatching, with a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, robins, and blue tits, frequently spotted among the trees.

Overall, Cartpath Wood is a hidden gem in Hertfordshire, offering a tranquil retreat where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and experience the calming effect of a woodland environment.

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Cartpath Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.675827/-0.45066655 or Grid Reference TQ0798. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Croxley Green: Lone tree near Dell Wood

Viewed looking south across rolling arable farmland from the public footpath from Rousebarn Lane, with the houses in Croxley Green just visible on the horizon. This point is about 28 kilometres, or about 17 miles, as the crow flies, from Charing Cross railway station in central London!

Nigel Cox

Watford: Whippendell Wood

Possibly the most boring photograph ever to be uploaded onto the site! Footpath, field, trees, sky. Whippendell Wood viewed looking eastwards, Rousebarn Lane runs behind the hedge at the bottom of the field.

Nigel Cox

Grand Union Canal: near Grove Mill Lane bridge, Watford

Viewed looking northwards from the Grove Mill Lane bridge, the canal makes a right angled turn here, hence the need for a wide channel to enable long narrow boats to make the turn.

Nigel Cox

Watford: The Grove Mill

The former mill building in Grove Mill Lane now converted into residential use.

Nigel Cox

Sarratt: Buckshill Bottom valley

A dry valley viewed looking eastwards from a footpath to Newhall Farm near Sarratt.

Nigel Cox

Sarratt: Great Wood, Micklefield Green

Sylvan tranquility in this mixed deciduous and coniferous woodland. The only problem is that it is less than 300 metres away from the M25 Motorway...

Nigel Cox

Chandler's Cross: Fir Tree Hill

Fir Tree Hill is the name of the road, viewed looking westwards towards Chandler's Cross.

Nigel Cox

M25 Motorway Link Road, Chandler's Cross

This is the spur road leading to Junction 19 of the M25 Motorway from the Hunton Bridge roundabout, viewed looking westwards from the Langleybury Lane overbridge. Traffic is usually stationary westbound on this stretch during the weekday morning rush hour, but the road is virtually deserted on a Sunday morning. This particular road existed as the A405 trunk road, by-passing Watford, for many years prior to the M25 being built, and the route of the A405 was also incorporated into the motorway from Junction 19 to Junction 17 at Maple Cross. The distant dark triangular shaped structure is the gantry holding a conveyor belt crossing the road, associated with the numerous gravel pit workings in the vicinity.

Nigel Cox

Chandler's Cross: Oldhouse Lane

Viewed looking westwards up Juniper Hill from Beechen Bottom.

Nigel Cox

M25 Motorway, Chandler's Cross

Viewed looking south westwards from the Chandler's Lane overbridge.

Nigel Cox

Loudwater: Welling Grove wood

Viewed looking westwards from Sarratt Road.

Nigel Cox

Redhall farm, Chandler's Cross

View north-east near the junction of Sarrat Road and Redhall Lane

David Hawgood

Grand Union Canal, near Watford

Looking north from Lady Capel's Lock. The M25 bridge is just beyond this stretch.

David Hawgood

The Grove Bridge, Grand Union Canal

The Earl of Clarendon insisted on an elegant bridge when the canal was routed across his land. The bridge was restored in 1987 by the Railway Heritage Trust, British Waterways Board, and British Rail Property Board.

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The Grove and golf course, Watford

The Grove is now a hotel and golf course. It was bought in 1753 by Thomas Villiers, who became 1st Earl of Clarendon. It has been a school, and a training centre for British Rail.

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Clarendon Park Farm, Watford

View west from the Grand Union Canal across The Grove golf course.

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Filling station, by Hunton Bridge Interchange, Watford

On the A41 just north of the interchange to a branch of the M25. View from the south.

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Entering Watford - town sign and speed limit

On Hempstead Road, just south of Hunton Bridge Interchange to the M25 and A41. View east to Russell Lane. The sign with coat of arms of Watford is just inside the boundary of Watford, which runs across the roundabout of the interchange.

David Hawgood

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Cartpath Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ0798 (Lat: 51.675827, Lng: -0.45066655)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: Three Rivers

Police Authority: Hertfordshire