Round Spring

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire Three Rivers

England

Round Spring

The Ebury Way Information Board near Riverside Park This information board is at the east end of the Ebury Way track by Riverside Park and has the same wording and photos as the one at the west end at Batchworth, <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7033096" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7033096">Link</a> refers. — The Ebury Way Information Board near Riverside Park Credit: David Hillas

Round Spring is a small wooded area located in Hertfordshire, England. It is situated in the eastern part of the county, near the town of Hertford. The forest is known for its picturesque beauty and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, Round Spring is characterized by its dense woodland, consisting mainly of oak, birch, and beech trees. The forest floor is adorned with a variety of wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape during the spring and summer months. The diverse range of flora provides a habitat for numerous species of birds, butterflies, and small mammals.

The main attraction of Round Spring is its namesake, a natural spring that emerges from the forest floor and forms a small circular pool. The water from the spring is crystal clear and is believed to have healing properties. Visitors often come to the spring to relax, meditate, or simply enjoy the peacefulness of the surroundings.

Round Spring is crisscrossed by several well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the forest and discover its hidden gems. The trails vary in difficulty, catering to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. Along the paths, there are occasional benches and picnic areas, providing opportunities to rest and take in the beauty of the forest.

Overall, Round Spring in Hertfordshire offers a serene and idyllic escape from the bustling city life. With its lush woodland, enchanting spring, and well-marked trails, it provides a perfect setting for nature lovers to immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world.

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Round Spring Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.629637/-0.4110771 or Grid Reference TQ1093. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Ebury Way Information Board near Riverside Park

This information board is at the east end of the Ebury Way track by Riverside Park and has the same wording and photos as the one at the west end at Batchworth, Link refers.

David Hillas

Black Signpost on the Ebury Way near Riverside Park

This black signpost is on the National Cycle Network 6 which runs from London to the Lake District via the East Midlands and Manchester. The left pointer shows 3 miles to Rickmansworth whilst the right pointer shows 1 mile to Watford.

David Hillas

Blue Signpost by Riverside Park

This signpost is by Riverside Park and points towards Westfield Community Technology College (TQ0995) 1¼ miles and Rickmansworth (TQ0694) 3½ miles. It also indicates The Ebury Way foot and cycle path, and national cycle routes 6 (London to Lake District) and 61 (Maidenhead to Hoddesdon). For SatNav purposes, the postcode of this signpost is WD19 4HU.

David Hillas

The Parade, Carpenders Park

The Parade is a typical suburban row of shops located at the junction of Delta Gain and Carpenders Avenue. The businesses include Carpenders Park post office and a florist's shop.

Stephen McKay

The Partridge, Carpenders Park

Not, in all honesty, a particularly prepossessing looking pub externally, the Partridge offers cask ales, Sky Sports and pub games and is a short walk from Carpenders Park station.

Stephen McKay

Carpenders Park Station

Carpenders Park is a stop on the London Overground route between Euston and Watford Junction. The pedestrian tunnel passes under the West Coast Main Line and gives access to the island platform on the 'DC lines'. It also connects Carpenders Park to the east of the railway and South Oxhey to the west - two outer suburbs with very different characters. The original station here (located to the north of the current one) was opened in 1914 to serve a nearby golf course in what was then a very rural area. The modern structure was opened in 1952. Note the bewildering number of safety signs visible in this view: 'No rollerblading, skating or cycling'; 'No smoking'; 'No alcohol'; 'CCTV cameras in operation'; 'No cycling'; 'Bicycle restrictions'; 'No trespassing' (three in all); 'Danger electricity'; and 'Danger overhead live wires'.

Stephen McKay

Pearkes House, South Oxhey

Pearkes House is part of a redevelopment project called South Oxhey Central, close to Carpenders Park station, that includes residential apartments, work spaces and retail units. The developer is Countryside Properties and work began in 2016.

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South Oxhey Central

This construction is part of the South Oxhey Central development. The new apartment block is replacing a parade of shop units, with flats above, that certainly had a tired look but was perhaps on a more appropriate scale for this outer suburban location. Be that as it may, the new housing is being heavily marketed by the developer, Countryside Properties, and a huge representation of how prospective residents' bathrooms might look is displayed on the hoardings outside.

Stephen McKay

Forfar House, South Oxhey

Forfar House is an apartment block which, together with two similar blocks, overlooks a green off Oxhey Drive. Part of Filton House can be seen in this picture. The estate at South Oxhey was developed by the then London County Council (LCC) in the early 1950s, one of a number built on the fringes of London to help relieve overcrowding in the inner city area. It was not actually within the LCC's area and is still within the modern boundaries of Hertfordshire today. In 1980 the Greater London Council (which had absorbed the LCC) passed the ownership and management of the estate to Three Rivers District Council. Today, a large proportion of the housing stock is privately owned and the remaining social housing has been transferred to a housing association.

Stephen McKay

Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey

The large London County Council development at South Oxhey was built in the early 1950s to relieve overcrowding in the inner city, where much of the housing stock had been lost due to wartime bombing. The houses here are typical of local authority estates of the era including this terrace on Oxhey Drive. The houses were generally well-built and relatively sizeable with decent gardens - in some ways better than their equivalents built for the private market. They must have seemed like paradise for many of their first residents. Today a majority of the houses at South Oxhey are privately owned.

Stephen McKay

Moortown Road, South Oxhey

Moortown Road leads south off Maylands Road, part of the London County Council built estate at South Oxhey dating from the early 1950s.

Stephen McKay

Oxhey Woods

This area of the woods, to the north of Oxhey Drive, is referred to as the northern woodland, distinguishing it from the central woodland on the other side of the road.

Stephen McKay