Great Furzefield Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire St. Albans

England

Great Furzefield Wood

Pylon and copse Looking North from TL117043, we see the power lines jump over a little copse. That's pretty much the most significant landmark in the grid square.
Pylon and copse Credit: Rob Hinkley

Great Furzefield Wood is a beautiful woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a significant part of the local landscape and a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is characterized by its diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide a rich and vibrant habitat for various wildlife species. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells during the spring months, creating a picturesque and enchanting scene.

Trails wind their way through the wood, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its tranquil surroundings and discover its hidden treasures. The paths are well-maintained and suitable for walkers of all ages and abilities.

Great Furzefield Wood also boasts a small pond, which is home to a variety of aquatic plants and insects. This provides a valuable habitat for amphibians and birds, adding to the biodiversity of the area.

The woodland is managed by a local conservation group, ensuring its preservation and protection for future generations to enjoy. It is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its importance in terms of ecological significance.

Overall, Great Furzefield Wood is a haven of natural beauty and tranquility. With its diverse flora and fauna, well-maintained trails, and serene atmosphere, it offers visitors a unique opportunity to connect with nature and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Great Furzefield Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.737661/-0.40272894 or Grid Reference TL1005. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pylon and copse Looking North from TL117043, we see the power lines jump over a little copse. That's pretty much the most significant landmark in the grid square.
Pylon and copse
Looking North from TL117043, we see the power lines jump over a little copse. That's pretty much the most significant landmark in the grid square.
Farmland, farmland... Looking NW from the track at TL107064 by Hill End Farm (buildings at right).
Farmland, farmland...
Looking NW from the track at TL107064 by Hill End Farm (buildings at right).
The 'Holly Bush' at Potters Crouch The 'Holly Bush' pub at Potters Crouch: a village of about 4 houses.
And yes, Potters Crouch is its real name - I'm not making it up.
The 'Holly Bush' at Potters Crouch
The 'Holly Bush' pub at Potters Crouch: a village of about 4 houses. And yes, Potters Crouch is its real name - I'm not making it up.
Barn-like house, Potters Crouch Looking East into Potters Crouch on the road from Bedmond (at TL114052).
Barn-like house, Potters Crouch
Looking East into Potters Crouch on the road from Bedmond (at TL114052).
Corrugated tin church, Bedmond The Church Of The Ascension at Bedmond, in the NE corner of the grid square, is very small and seems to be built almost entirely from sheets of corrugated metal.
Corrugated tin church, Bedmond
The Church Of The Ascension at Bedmond, in the NE corner of the grid square, is very small and seems to be built almost entirely from sheets of corrugated metal.
Tin church, Bedmond Another photo of the little sheet-metal church in Bedmond.
Tin church, Bedmond
Another photo of the little sheet-metal church in Bedmond.
Potterscrouch Plantations Looking East from the forestry track in Potterscrouch Plantations at TL104047.
Potterscrouch Plantations
Looking East from the forestry track in Potterscrouch Plantations at TL104047.
Plantation Looking SW from the track through the woods at TL104047.
Plantation
Looking SW from the track through the woods at TL104047.
New growth in plantation Looking E along the track in the woods at about TL105053. Not the classiest woods, mind you - they seem to be a popular venue for fly-tipping and burning cars, to judge by patches of wreckage.
New growth in plantation
Looking E along the track in the woods at about TL105053. Not the classiest woods, mind you - they seem to be a popular venue for fly-tipping and burning cars, to judge by patches of wreckage.
Road from Potters Crouch to Chiswell Green Looking East from TL123052 with copse on the right, open field and then woods on the left.
Road from Potters Crouch to Chiswell Green
Looking East from TL123052 with copse on the right, open field and then woods on the left.
The "Funny Farm"  Bedmond I presume that this farm is available for children
that hands on stuff
The "Funny Farm" Bedmond
I presume that this farm is available for children that hands on stuff
White Hart Inn Bedmond Just a confirmation that it exists.
White Hart Inn Bedmond
Just a confirmation that it exists.
The Swan Inn, Pimlico  Herts Evidence that the people of Pimlico get thirsty
The Swan Inn, Pimlico Herts
Evidence that the people of Pimlico get thirsty
Village welcome sign to Nash Mills The entrance is into Bunkers Lane but Nash Mills itself is some 4 kilometres away
Village welcome sign to Nash Mills
The entrance is into Bunkers Lane but Nash Mills itself is some 4 kilometres away
The composting facility This establishment with the huge piles of composting material implies that the stuff isn't 
getting into the commercial circuit.
The composting facility
This establishment with the huge piles of composting material implies that the stuff isn't getting into the commercial circuit.
Bridge over Beechtree Lane The design of this bridge carrying the M10 just before it merges with the M1 is typical of the period with the rustications
Bridge over Beechtree Lane
The design of this bridge carrying the M10 just before it merges with the M1 is typical of the period with the rustications
Westwick Row Farm The M1 motorway passes very close to the house
Westwick Row Farm
The M1 motorway passes very close to the house
Westwick Row Farm The farm yard has a neat and tidy appearance .perhaps due to its close proximity to the lane.
Westwick Row Farm
The farm yard has a neat and tidy appearance .perhaps due to its close proximity to the lane.
Show me another place!

Great Furzefield Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL1005 (Lat: 51.737661, Lng: -0.40272894)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: St. Albans

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

What 3 Words

///washed.press.eaten. Near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

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