Cooper's Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire St. Albans

England

Cooper's Wood

Rolling farmland Farmland occupies most of the western half of TL1804, partially rape fields, but also a children&#039;s open farm called Willow&#039;s Farm — Rolling farmland Credit: Mike Hartley

Cooper's Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is well-known for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is situated near the town of Hertford and is easily accessible to visitors.

The wood features a mix of mature trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy, providing shelter and habitats for various wildlife species. Walking through the wood, visitors can enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and the pleasant scent of the surrounding vegetation.

Cooper's Wood is home to a rich variety of wildlife, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts. Numerous bird species can be spotted here, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. Small mammals like foxes, badgers, and squirrels can also be observed, while reptiles like slow worms and common lizards may be encountered in the sunlit clearings.

The wood is crisscrossed by well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. Additionally, there are designated picnic areas where visitors can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Cooper's Wood is managed and maintained by the local authorities to preserve its natural state. The woodland is open to the public throughout the year, and admission is free. It serves as a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, providing a serene environment for relaxation, recreational activities, and nature appreciation.

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Cooper's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.719566/-0.2863762 or Grid Reference TL1803. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rolling farmland

Farmland occupies most of the western half of TL1804, partially rape fields, but also a children's open farm called Willow's Farm

Mike Hartley

Tyttenhanger House

This grade 1 listed building, now converted to offices, sits in Tyttenhanger Park, which occupied most of the square

Mike Hartley

Bowmans Lakes

This is one of several lakes used for wash water by Lafarge Sand and Gravel. It is a haven for water birds and fishermen

Jack Hill

Road Bridge at London Colney

Three years ago this area was flooded and much damage was caused to buildings.

Jack Hill

Pastoral Centre Broad Colney

The complex was once a convent, built in 1899 for an Anglican order. It was sold to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster in the mid-1970s and became a Retreat/Conference/Training Centre with residential accommodation.

Jack Hill

London Colney Bypass A1081

What a difference a bypass can make to a town

Jack Hill

De Havilland aircraft museum Hertfordshire.

The wooden framed Mosquito was built at this factory so the museum has a heritage status.

Jack Hill

Salisbury Hall with moat. near Ridgehill Herts

The hall and moat are visible on the map but not the museum. The building is now converted into apartments.

Jack Hill

Highfield Hall at Tyttenhanger St Albans

The premises are now refurbished as upmarket apartments

Jack Hill

Entrance to Salisbury Hall and the Mosquito Museum

The house hidden behind the trees was probably the lodge. Despite being a B road this road has a fairly heavy flow.

Jack Hill

Tunnel under the M25 opposite Access to Salisbury Hall

This photo illustrates the large amount of filling required to keep the gradient to a reasonable angle.

Jack Hill

Van in the River Colne

This section of the River Colne is a kilometre from a highway but via a locked farm gate and farmtrack this van was deposited by joy riders. The van originated from the remote village of Foulness

Jack Hill

Lake at Broad Colney Lakes

This one is fed from the main lake which is also the course of the River Colne.

Jack Hill

Library and Clinic at London Colney

The prefab construction has a rather grim appearance and the approach is rather bleak

Jack Hill

R.C. Church of Our Lady of Walsingham

This should be a cinema perhaps. Not my idea of dignity.

Jack Hill

Tyttenhanger: Gravel pit workings

Flooded gravel pits to the left with a conveyor belt bringing material into a central batching plant from more distant active workings, the River Colne to the right, and Tyttenhanger Park beyond the trees in the distance, viewed looking southwards.

Nigel Cox

London Colney: Bridge over the River Colne

The fine seven arch bridge carrying the main road through London Colney over the River Colne, viewed looking upstream and eastwards. London Colney used to be the last stop on a coaching route from the north into London, and there are two pubs, The Bull and the Green Dragon, on either side of the river. In front of the bridge is a ford.

Nigel Cox