Wellfield Spring

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire St. Albans

England

Wellfield Spring

Toms Lane, Bedmond Toms Lane approaching the centre of Bedmond, a village in west Hertfordshire.
Toms Lane, Bedmond Credit: Malc McDonald

Wellfield Spring is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, it offers a tranquil retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The woodland is situated in the southeast of the county, near the town of Welwyn Garden City.

Wellfield Spring is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife. The woodland is characterized by a dense canopy of trees, predominantly consisting of oak, beech, and birch. These towering trees provide ample shade and create a serene atmosphere throughout the year.

Visitors to Wellfield Spring can explore a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the woodland. These trails offer the opportunity to observe a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, jays, and tawny owls. The woodland is also home to numerous mammals, such as deer, foxes, and squirrels.

In addition to its natural beauty, Wellfield Spring boasts several amenities for visitors. There are picnic areas with benches scattered throughout the woodland, providing the perfect spot for a leisurely lunch or a peaceful break. The site also has ample parking facilities and well-maintained restroom facilities.

Wellfield Spring is a popular destination for both locals and tourists, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, birdwatching, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature, this woodland provides a wonderful setting for outdoor recreation and relaxation.

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Wellfield Spring Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.728177/-0.39569296 or Grid Reference TL1004. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Toms Lane, Bedmond Toms Lane approaching the centre of Bedmond, a village in west Hertfordshire.
Toms Lane, Bedmond
Toms Lane approaching the centre of Bedmond, a village in west Hertfordshire.
Millhouse Lane, Bedmond
Millhouse Lane, Bedmond
Church of the Ascension, Bedmond The Church of the Ascension in Bedmond is a prefabricated building.  According to the BBC website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-12580526" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-12580526">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> it is one of only two such churches in the country.

The church is situated on the corner of Church Hill and Sergehill Lane.
Church of the Ascension, Bedmond
The Church of the Ascension in Bedmond is a prefabricated building. According to the BBC website LinkExternal link it is one of only two such churches in the country. The church is situated on the corner of Church Hill and Sergehill Lane.
Church Hill, Bedmond Church Hill entering the Hertfordshire village of Bedmond.
Church Hill, Bedmond
Church Hill entering the Hertfordshire village of Bedmond.
Sergehill Lane, Bedmond This image was taken late on a September afternoon, as shadows were lengthening.
Sergehill Lane, Bedmond
This image was taken late on a September afternoon, as shadows were lengthening.
Mobile phone mast near Bedmond, seen from M25
Mobile phone mast near Bedmond, seen from M25
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.
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Wellfield Spring is located at Grid Ref: TL1004 (Lat: 51.728177, Lng: -0.39569296)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: St. Albans

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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