The Downs

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire North Hertfordshire

England

The Downs

Posh house  by Preston Road, St Ippolyts
Posh house by Preston Road, St Ippolyts Credit: David Howard

The Downs, located in Hertfordshire, England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its scenic beauty and rich biodiversity. Spanning across a vast expanse, The Downs is characterized by its dense forests and lush greenery, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The woodland is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with a variety of tree species such as oak, beech, and birch dominating the landscape. These trees provide a habitat for numerous wildlife species including deer, squirrels, and a variety of bird species, making it a haven for animal lovers and birdwatchers.

The Downs offers a network of well-maintained trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. These paths wind through the forest, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and glimpses of wildlife along the way.

The area is also steeped in history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to prehistoric times. Archaeological remains, including ancient burial mounds and artifacts, have been discovered in the vicinity, providing insight into the area's past.

The Downs is a popular spot for outdoor activities such as picnicking, photography, and nature walks. It also serves as a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in nature, offering a serene and tranquil atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Overall, The Downs in Hertfordshire is a captivating woodland area, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and historical significance, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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The Downs Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.9248/-0.30013865 or Grid Reference TL1626. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Posh house  by Preston Road, St Ippolyts
Posh house by Preston Road, St Ippolyts
Field by Preston Road, St Ippolyts
Field by Preston Road, St Ippolyts
The entrance to Tatmore Place, St Ippolyts
The entrance to Tatmore Place, St Ippolyts
Sloping field near Preston My school geography suggests this may have been carved out by a glacier. The ice age came down as far as North London.
Sloping field near Preston
My school geography suggests this may have been carved out by a glacier. The ice age came down as far as North London.
High Street, Gosmore Gosmore is a village now subsumed by the spread of Hitchin.
High Street, Gosmore
Gosmore is a village now subsumed by the spread of Hitchin.
Maydencroft Lane, Gosmore The house on the right appears to be original Tudor.
Maydencroft Lane, Gosmore
The house on the right appears to be original Tudor.
Wain Wood, Preston, Hertfordshire This wood is carpeted with bluebells every April
Wain Wood, Preston, Hertfordshire
This wood is carpeted with bluebells every April
Outside Bunyan's Cottage, Preston, Hertfordshire In the middle of Wain Wood are some cottages, and here you see some of the surrounding woodland which has been cultivated to look a little more garden-like!
Outside Bunyan's Cottage, Preston, Hertfordshire
In the middle of Wain Wood are some cottages, and here you see some of the surrounding woodland which has been cultivated to look a little more garden-like!
Preston village Rather a pleasant bus stop shelter.
Preston village
Rather a pleasant bus stop shelter.
Mound at Gosmore This is in the grounds of Gosmore Hall care home.  Marked on the map as "mound".  What sort of mound?  Old rubbish tip?  Burial mound? Spoil heap?
Mound at Gosmore
This is in the grounds of Gosmore Hall care home. Marked on the map as "mound". What sort of mound? Old rubbish tip? Burial mound? Spoil heap?
Maydencroft Manor A beautiful place to live.
Maydencroft Manor
A beautiful place to live.
Wellhead Close to the source of the River Hiz.
Wellhead
Close to the source of the River Hiz.
Offley Holes Farm One of the very few buildings in this square.
Offley Holes Farm
One of the very few buildings in this square.
Fallen tree This old boy almost certainly fell in the great storm of '91.
Fallen tree
This old boy almost certainly fell in the great storm of '91.
Tollington The name only appears on the 1:25000 map.
Tollington
The name only appears on the 1:25000 map.
Austage End Byway A muddy Byway signposted as 'Public Restricted Byway' providing a westerly link from Austage End
Austage End Byway
A muddy Byway signposted as 'Public Restricted Byway' providing a westerly link from Austage End
Fields and Woods Just on the edge of the high ground located at the eastern end of the Chiltern Hills, open fields and small patches of woodland adorn the landscape.
Fields and Woods
Just on the edge of the high ground located at the eastern end of the Chiltern Hills, open fields and small patches of woodland adorn the landscape.
Field at the back of Stopsley Holes Farm
Field at the back of Stopsley Holes Farm
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The Downs is located at Grid Ref: TL1626 (Lat: 51.9248, Lng: -0.30013865)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: North Hertfordshire

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

What 3 Words

///cactus.stunning.pesky. Near Hitchin, Hertfordshire

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