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Potters Crouch Plantations

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire St. Albans

England

Potters Crouch Plantations

M1/M25 Junction It's noisy, hostile and bleak but the motorway junction occupies about half the entire grid square so is the dominating feature. Photo taken looking South down the M1 from the bridge at TL115038.
M1/M25 Junction Credit: Rob Hinkley

Potters Crouch Plantations is a scenic woodland area located in Hertfordshire, England. Situated near the village of Potters Crouch, the plantations cover a significant area of land and are known for their natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna.

The woodlands at Potters Crouch Plantations consist of a mix of broadleaf and coniferous trees, creating a lush and vibrant environment. The plantations are a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and hikers, offering a tranquil and peaceful escape from the bustling city life.

Visitors to Potters Crouch Plantations can explore the extensive network of walking trails and paths that wind through the woods. These paths provide an opportunity to discover the rich biodiversity of the area, with sightings of various bird species, small mammals, and beautiful wildflowers.

The woodlands are also home to a number of ancient trees, some of which are several hundred years old. These majestic trees add to the unique charm and character of Potters Crouch Plantations, making it a favored spot for photographers and artists seeking inspiration.

The plantations are well-maintained and managed by local authorities to ensure the preservation of the natural habitat. The woodlands are open to the public year-round, with no admission fees, allowing visitors to enjoy the serenity and beauty of Potters Crouch Plantations at their leisure.

Overall, Potters Crouch Plantations in Hertfordshire is a picturesque woodland area that offers a delightful escape into nature, providing an opportunity to appreciate the wonders of the natural world in a peaceful and idyllic setting.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.730889/-0.40201192 or Grid Reference TL1004. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

M1/M25 Junction It's noisy, hostile and bleak but the motorway junction occupies about half the entire grid square so is the dominating feature. Photo taken looking South down the M1 from the bridge at TL115038.
M1/M25 Junction
It's noisy, hostile and bleak but the motorway junction occupies about half the entire grid square so is the dominating feature. Photo taken looking South down the M1 from the bridge at TL115038.
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.
Daneswick farm buildings Looking SE from TL122046
Daneswick farm buildings
Looking SE from TL122046
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.
M25 junction 21 This four-level stack junction dominates TL1103.
M25 junction 21
This four-level stack junction dominates TL1103.
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.
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Potters Crouch Plantations is located at Grid Ref: TL1004 (Lat: 51.730889, Lng: -0.40201192)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: St. Albans

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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