Kilmart's Spring Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire St. Albans

England

Kilmart's Spring Wood

Entrance gates, Sandridgebury Entrance gate on the lane leading to Sandridgebury Farm, though not the entrance to the farm. — Entrance gates, Sandridgebury Credit: Jack Hill

Kilmart's Spring Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 25 acres, this enchanting forest is nestled within the wider Kilmart's Spring nature reserve. The wood is characterized by its dense collection of deciduous trees, creating a lush and vibrant canopy that offers a haven for numerous wildlife species.

The woodland boasts a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and ash, which contribute to the rich biodiversity of the area. These trees create a mesmerizing display of colors during autumn, attracting visitors from far and wide. Additionally, the forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, adding to the beauty and tranquility of the wood.

Kilmart's Spring Wood is renowned for its walking trails, providing visitors with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. The well-maintained paths wind through the wood, leading visitors on a journey of discovery. Along the way, they can spot various bird species, such as woodpeckers and tawny owls, as well as small mammals like squirrels and foxes.

The wood also features a small stream that meanders through its heart, adding to the serenity of the surroundings. The babbling sound of water, combined with the chorus of birdsong, creates a soothing and peaceful atmosphere for those seeking a respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Overall, Kilmart's Spring Wood is a captivating natural gem in Hertfordshire, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the tranquility of a beautiful woodland setting.

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Kilmart's Spring Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.778837/-0.34501586 or Grid Reference TL1410. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Entrance gates, Sandridgebury

Entrance gate on the lane leading to Sandridgebury Farm, though not the entrance to the farm.

Jack Hill

River Ver with cattle at Redbournbury

The recycling works are just to the right of the picture so I hope they never have an accidental spillage.

Jack Hill

Sandridge: Bridleway

The bridleway from Sandridge to Ayres End Lane viewed looking north westwards with the coppiced hornbeam Langley Wood to the left.

Nigel Cox

Sandridge: Well Wood

Viewed looking northwards with Well Wood to the left, the landowner has, as part of the Countryside Stewardship scheme, kindly granted permissive footpaths along the field edges, and this is one of them.

Nigel Cox

Railway line between St Albans and Harpenden

Viewed looking southwards from Cheapside Farm bridge, a northbound Thameslink train approaches. This is the main railway line from London to Luton, Bedford, Kettering, Leicester, and Nottingham.

Nigel Cox

Farmland twixt St Albans and Harpenden

Viewed looking northwards from the track to Cheapside Farm.

Nigel Cox

Childwickbury Manor House

Childwickbury manor, formerly Stanley Kubrick's house.

Gary Houston

Cricket near the pub

At the northern edge of the square the small building marked on the public footpath across the road from the pub is a cricket pavilion. Oddly, the cricket pitch seems to be in the middle of a golf course.

Rob Hinkley

Bridge over railway line

Looking west along the road from Ayre's End to the A1081, as it crosses the railway south of Harpenden. To the right of the bridge a warning sign about the railway's live overhead wires is just visible.

Rob Hinkley

Barn among fields

The isolated building marked on the 1:50,000 OS map at around TL145113 is this barn. Photograph taken looking South East from a heavily overgrown footpath.

Rob Hinkley

Houses near Beesonend

These 3 large houses stand on the south side of the B road shortly after you turn off the A1081 towards Redbournbury.

Rob Hinkley

Strange little building

This unusual little building stands in the grounds of Beesonend Farm House. I've classified it as a shed, but I'm sure there is - or at least was - more to it than that.

Rob Hinkley

Childwick Green

St Mary's Church, on the left, was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and built in 1867

Ian Capper

Three Horseshoes Public House

Situated at East Common Harpenden overlooking Bamville Cricket Club and the golf course

Gary Fellows

Cricket Pavilion

Bamville Cricket Club pavilion

Gary Fellows

Empty oil train heads down the Midland main line

Oil empties for Immingham head down the Midland main line nr Harpenden. These empties had come from the former oil depot at Langley and were returning to Lindsey oil depot at Immingham. This was a daily working but the Langley oil depot has now closed and is no longer rail served.

roger geach

Childwick Green - 1953

The white posts, or their replacements, are still there - see Ian Capper's photo from 2006 TL1410 : Childwick Green. St Mary's Church is in the background, through the trees.

M J Richardson