Garden Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire Hertsmere

England

Garden Wood

The Crooked Billet Pub Beer Garden A place where children play and adults drink seemingly in their separate spheres. A shot in black and white seemed to accentuate the separation of these two worlds. — The Crooked Billet Pub Beer Garden Credit: John Kingdon

Garden Wood is a picturesque forest located in Hertfordshire, England. Spanning over a vast area of land, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and locals alike.

The woodland is characterized by its dense foliage, towering trees, and diverse wildlife. It is home to a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, which contribute to the vibrant and evergreen atmosphere. The forest floor is covered with a thick carpet of ferns, moss, and wildflowers, creating a serene and enchanting environment.

Garden Wood offers numerous walking trails and paths that wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These trails are well-maintained and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Along the way, visitors may come across charming streams, small ponds, and occasional clearings where wildlife can be observed in their natural habitat.

The forest is also a haven for animal lovers, as it is home to a wide range of species. Squirrels, foxes, rabbits, and deer can often be spotted roaming freely in the woodland. Birdwatchers will also be delighted by the diverse bird population, including robins, woodpeckers, and owls.

Garden Wood provides a peaceful and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic with family and friends, or birdwatching, this forest offers something for everyone. It is a perfect destination for nature lovers seeking solace and a chance to reconnect with the natural world.

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Garden Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.728243/-0.27221959 or Grid Reference TL1904. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Crooked Billet Pub Beer Garden

A place where children play and adults drink seemingly in their separate spheres. A shot in black and white seemed to accentuate the separation of these two worlds.

John Kingdon

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

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

Highfield Hall at Tyttenhanger St Albans

The premises are now refurbished as upmarket apartments

Jack Hill

St Marks Church Colney Heath

Wonder if the congregation stays at home and logs on to the sermons

Jack Hill

River Colne at Colney Heath

I often wonder which Colne came first in the naming stages

Jack Hill

Pumping Station at Colney Heath

This is a pumping station extracting water from one or more borehole. Round the back of the site the North London Society of Model Engineers has a model railway system open on Summer Sunday afternoons.

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

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