Nanscot Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire Three Rivers

England

Nanscot Wood

Direction Sign - Signpost by the A404 Uxbridge Road, Pinner Nipple finial - 2 arms; Middlesex CC iron by the A404, formerly the A410, in parish of Pinner (Harrow District), Uxbridge Road junction with Woodhall Drive.

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Milestone Society National ID: MX_TQ1290 — Direction Sign - Signpost by the A404 Uxbridge Road, Pinner Credit: C Woodward

Nanscot Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, it is a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. The wood is part of a larger forested area, known as Nanscot Forest, which encompasses a diverse range of trees and wildlife.

The wood is predominantly made up of broadleaf species, such as oak, beech, and ash trees, creating a lush and vibrant canopy overhead. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of moss and ferns, adding to the enchanting atmosphere. Visitors can also find patches of bluebells during the spring, creating a stunning display of color.

Nanscot Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and squirrels. Birdwatchers will be delighted by the numerous species that can be spotted here, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. The wood provides an important habitat for these creatures, as well as a peaceful sanctuary for those seeking solace in nature.

There are several walking trails that wind their way through Nanscot Wood, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore and discover the beauty of the surroundings. These trails are well-maintained and suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Along the way, there are informative signposts that provide insight into the forest's history and ecology.

Nanscot Wood is easily accessible, with a car park located nearby, as well as public transportation options. Whether you are an avid nature lover, a family looking for a fun day out, or simply seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Nanscot Wood is a must-visit destination in Hertfordshire.

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Direction Sign - Signpost by the A404 Uxbridge Road, Pinner

Nipple finial - 2 arms; Middlesex CC iron by the A404, formerly the A410, in parish of Pinner (Harrow District), Uxbridge Road junction with Woodhall Drive. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: MX_TQ1290

C Woodward

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.

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Carpenders Avenue, Carpenders Park

Carpenders Park is very much an outer London suburb although it is situated outside the Greater London area. The development took place either side of the Second World War and the housing is typical of its time including a significant number of bungalows. The name is derived from a local manor house that was demolished in 1960 but has perhaps survived because it was given to the nearby railway station.

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Path to The Mead, Carpenders Park

Designated a public footpath, and signed accordingly, this route cuts through between the houses on Carpenders Avenue and The Mead at the bottom.

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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.

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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'.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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