Furzefield Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire St. Albans

England

Furzefield Wood

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

Furzefield Wood is a beautiful woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 120 acres, it is an enchanting natural haven that offers visitors a serene and peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The wood is predominantly made up of mature oak and beech trees, creating a dense canopy that provides shelter and shade for a rich variety of flora and fauna. Bluebells carpet the forest floor in spring, creating a stunning display of vibrant colors, while wild garlic and ferns add to the diversity of the undergrowth.

A network of well-maintained paths and trails wind through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its various nooks and crannies. The pathways are suitable for walkers of all abilities, making the wood accessible to everyone, including families with young children and individuals with mobility challenges.

Furzefield Wood is also a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts, as it attracts a wide range of species throughout the year. From woodpeckers and nuthatches to tawny owls and buzzards, there is always something interesting to see and hear in the wood.

The wood is managed by the local council, who ensure its conservation and protection. They organize regular events and guided walks, providing opportunities for the community to engage with nature and learn about the woodland's rich biodiversity.

Overall, Furzefield Wood is a precious natural gem in Hertfordshire, offering a tranquil escape for nature lovers and an opportunity to reconnect with the natural world.

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Furzefield Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.720294/-0.40184978 or Grid Reference TL1003. 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.
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
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
House off Chequers Lane Waterdale The setting is idyllic but the M1 creates a steady drone throughout the day and night.
House off Chequers Lane Waterdale
The setting is idyllic but the M1 creates a steady drone throughout the day and night.
Waterdale House of Chequers Lane
Waterdale House of Chequers Lane
Coles Farm Woodside Road    Waterdale This farm house appears to have been gentrified
Coles Farm Woodside Road Waterdale
This farm house appears to have been gentrified
Tombstones  amongst the trees in the Cemetery East Lane This cemetery was provided for the Asylum hospital nearby but has now been abandoned to nature.
Tombstones amongst the trees in the Cemetery East Lane
This cemetery was provided for the Asylum hospital nearby but has now been abandoned to nature.
Lych Gate entrance to the cemetery East Lane This structure is in good condition despite it being abandoned.
Lych Gate entrance to the cemetery East Lane
This structure is in good condition despite it being abandoned.
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Furzefield Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL1003 (Lat: 51.720294, Lng: -0.40184978)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: St. Albans

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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