Tache Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire North Hertfordshire

England

Tache Wood

King's Walden Church This church is on the edge of parkland.  It is a large church serving dispersed settlements rather than a village.
King's Walden Church Credit: Humphrey Bolton

Tache Wood is a picturesque forest located in Hertfordshire, England. Spread over an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its rich biodiversity and serene natural beauty. The wood is situated in the eastern part of Hertfordshire, near the village of Tache.

Tache Wood is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead, offering shade and shelter to a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of fallen leaves, providing a habitat for numerous insects, fungi, and small mammals.

The woodland is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore and experience the tranquility of the surroundings. These paths lead to various points of interest, such as a small pond teeming with frogs and newts, and a clearing that offers a stunning view of the surrounding countryside.

Tache Wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, walkers, and birdwatchers. The forest is home to a diverse range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Managed by the local authorities, Tache Wood is well-preserved and offers a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. It provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to connect with nature, enjoy leisurely walks, and appreciate the beauty of the British countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.903013/-0.31770691 or Grid Reference TL1524. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

King's Walden Church This church is on the edge of parkland.  It is a large church serving dispersed settlements rather than a village.
King's Walden Church
This church is on the edge of parkland. It is a large church serving dispersed settlements rather than a village.
Village sign for Kings Walden A useful aide-memoire of location
Village sign for Kings Walden
A useful aide-memoire of location
Grain store at Parsonage Farm A ventilation fan was humming away all the time. Probably a 24-hour activity.
Grain store at Parsonage Farm
A ventilation fan was humming away all the time. Probably a 24-hour activity.
Farmyard at Parsonage Farm Once again the farmyard was empty
Farmyard at Parsonage Farm
Once again the farmyard was empty
House in Church Rd Kings Walden The protest regarding Luton airport is recorded for 
posterity?
House in Church Rd Kings Walden
The protest regarding Luton airport is recorded for posterity?
King's Walden Church The lych gate scene was too good to miss.
King's Walden Church
The lych gate scene was too good to miss.
Houses on Church Road King's Walden They have a solid Edwardian ambience.
Houses on Church Road King's Walden
They have a solid Edwardian ambience.
Pumping Station at King's Walden This design has a sorry look about it
Pumping Station at King's Walden
This design has a sorry look about it
Empty showrooms at Breachwood  Green Was this once a car sales emporium?
Yes it used to sell SAAB cars.
Empty showrooms at Breachwood Green
Was this once a car sales emporium? Yes it used to sell SAAB cars.
House next door to the showrooms House and showrooms <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/47777" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/47777">Link</a> would seem to have a relationship of owner perhaps.
House next door to the showrooms
House and showrooms Link would seem to have a relationship of owner perhaps.
Derelict house opposite Parsonage Farm near Ley Green I wonder why this house with  the strange square 
structure with double doors has not been acquired for renovation.  Oh for a winning lottery ticket! Have been advised that this in fact is a pumping station for water supply.
Derelict house opposite Parsonage Farm near Ley Green
I wonder why this house with the strange square structure with double doors has not been acquired for renovation. Oh for a winning lottery ticket! Have been advised that this in fact is a pumping station for water supply.
Looking south from Judkins Wood, Great Offley This is taken from the bottom edge of this square looking south over a maize crop
Looking south from Judkins Wood, Great Offley
This is taken from the bottom edge of this square looking south over a maize crop
South side of King's Walden Church St Mary's church was built in the 12C or 13C, the tower in the 14C and the clerestory, with its battlements, and S aisle in the 15C; note the Perpendicular-style windows.  The porch was added in 1868 when the church was restored, and doesn't look right to me - a pity it wasn't built in stone to match the church.  Some repairs to stonework (to the right of the staircase projection) have been made using red tiles.
South side of King's Walden Church
St Mary's church was built in the 12C or 13C, the tower in the 14C and the clerestory, with its battlements, and S aisle in the 15C; note the Perpendicular-style windows. The porch was added in 1868 when the church was restored, and doesn't look right to me - a pity it wasn't built in stone to match the church. Some repairs to stonework (to the right of the staircase projection) have been made using red tiles.
The vestry of King's Walden Church This was built in the 17C as the Hale family mortuary chapel, and was later converted for use as the vestry.
The vestry of King's Walden Church
This was built in the 17C as the Hale family mortuary chapel, and was later converted for use as the vestry.
Footpath crosses road Looking NW from about TL175235, where the footpath from Whitehall Farm (off over the field to the left) to Prestonhill Farm (off beyond the hedge and field to the right) crosses the road from Whitwell to Preston.
Footpath crosses road
Looking NW from about TL175235, where the footpath from Whitehall Farm (off over the field to the left) to Prestonhill Farm (off beyond the hedge and field to the right) crosses the road from Whitwell to Preston.
Path to Prestonhill Farm Looking NE from where the path crosses the road and heads across the field toward Prestonhill Farm.
Path to Prestonhill Farm
Looking NE from where the path crosses the road and heads across the field toward Prestonhill Farm.
Path towards Whitehall Farm Looking west from where the path crosses the road at TL175236, the path crosses a field toward Whitehall Farm - just out of shot over the crest of the hill.
Path towards Whitehall Farm
Looking west from where the path crosses the road at TL175236, the path crosses a field toward Whitehall Farm - just out of shot over the crest of the hill.
Frogmore Frogmore is a tiny village of a few houses and a livery stable. This is looking East along the road. A duckpond is just out of shot to the right.
Frogmore
Frogmore is a tiny village of a few houses and a livery stable. This is looking East along the road. A duckpond is just out of shot to the right.
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Tache Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL1524 (Lat: 51.903013, Lng: -0.31770691)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: North Hertfordshire

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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Post Box
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Kings Walden Post Office
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