Great Norfolk Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire St. Albans

England

Great Norfolk Wood

View from Bride Hall Lane, Ayot St Lawrence The view is towards Brimstone Wood. — View from Bride Hall Lane, Ayot St Lawrence Credit: Humphrey Bolton

Great Norfolk Wood is a picturesque woodland area located in Hertfordshire, England. It covers an expansive area of approximately 400 acres and is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquility. The wood is predominantly covered with a diverse range of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, ash, and birch, which provide a stunning display of colors during the autumn season.

The wood is home to a rich variety of wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors may spot a range of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Additionally, the wood provides a habitat for mammals like foxes, badgers, and deer, creating a harmonious ecosystem.

Great Norfolk Wood offers several walking trails that allow visitors to explore its enchanting surroundings. These trails wind through the wood, providing opportunities to observe the diverse flora and fauna while enjoying the peaceful ambiance. The wood also features several designated picnic areas where visitors can relax and immerse themselves in the natural surroundings.

In addition to its natural beauty, Great Norfolk Wood holds historical significance. It has been a part of the local landscape for centuries and has witnessed various changes over time. The wood has been carefully managed to preserve its ecological balance and ensure the longevity of its ancient trees.

Overall, Great Norfolk Wood is a haven for nature lovers, offering a unique and enchanting experience with its diverse wildlife, stunning foliage, and serene atmosphere. It is a cherished natural treasure in Hertfordshire, providing an escape from the bustling city life and a chance to reconnect with nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.826198/-0.26340948 or Grid Reference TL1915. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View from Bride Hall Lane, Ayot St Lawrence The view is towards Brimstone Wood.

View from Bride Hall Lane, Ayot St Lawrence

The view is towards Brimstone Wood.

Humphrey Bolton

Ayot Lodge, Ayot St Lawrence This mid-19C house is listed, Grade II, and was the lodge for Ayot House. It is at the entrance to Bride Hall Lane, which is a public bridleway to Tanyard Lane. The first part of the lane is the driveway to Ayot House and The Manor House.

Ayot Lodge, Ayot St Lawrence

This mid-19C house is listed, Grade II, and was the lodge for Ayot House. It is at the entrance to Bride Hall Lane, which is a public bridleway to Tanyard Lane. The first part of the lane is the driveway to Ayot House and The Manor House.

Humphrey Bolton

View of Ayot House from the church, Ayot St Lawrence The church was designed as an eye-catcher from the house.

View of Ayot House from the church, Ayot St Lawrence

The church was designed as an eye-catcher from the house.

Humphrey Bolton

Churchyard and view, Ayot St Lawrence

Churchyard and view, Ayot St Lawrence

Humphrey Bolton

Greenway bridge Looking South to a bridge at TL209145 which carries the Ayot Greenway - a length of old railway line converted into cycle path and bridleway, covering most of the way from Wheathampstead to Welwyn Garden City.

Greenway bridge

Looking South to a bridge at TL209145 which carries the Ayot Greenway - a length of old railway line converted into cycle path and bridleway, covering most of the way from Wheathampstead to Welwyn Garden City.

Ayot St Peter This building is next door to the church. Looks like it was the school but is now a house

Ayot St Peter

This building is next door to the church. Looks like it was the school but is now a house

Road sign to Hill Farm Lane The area was lacking in tangible elements being woods and open fields.

Road sign to Hill Farm Lane

The area was lacking in tangible elements being woods and open fields.

A strange structure at Hill Farm I wonder if it covers a well

A strange structure at Hill Farm

I wonder if it covers a well

More farm buildings at Hill Farm Interesting to see straw bales packed into a building

More farm buildings at Hill Farm

Interesting to see straw bales packed into a building

Arable land already ploughed for the next crop Taken from Lord Mead Lane looking north east

Arable land already ploughed for the next crop

Taken from Lord Mead Lane looking north east

Landscape looking due north from Lord Mead Lane The relatively recent plantation of trees will be a landmark in twenty years&#039; time, subject to global warming.

Landscape looking due north from Lord Mead Lane

The relatively recent plantation of trees will be a landmark in twenty years' time, subject to global warming.

River from Waterend Ford View of the River Lea taken from Waterend Ford looking South-East

River from Waterend Ford

View of the River Lea taken from Waterend Ford looking South-East

Wellhead This is the head mechanism for a well. Largely complete but the cover is missing. Locally made and originally driven by a separate (steam traction?) engine, possibly as a water source for a steam plough? Located near the top of a hill just south of Threegroves Wood. There is a concrete structure about two metres high, possibly for a water tank. TL203148

Wellhead

This is the head mechanism for a well. Largely complete but the cover is missing. Locally made and originally driven by a separate (steam traction?) engine, possibly as a water source for a steam plough? Located near the top of a hill just south of Threegroves Wood. There is a concrete structure about two metres high, possibly for a water tank. TL203148

Ryefield Farm Some of the Ryefield Farm buildings, viewed from the track which approaches from the west.

Ryefield Farm

Some of the Ryefield Farm buildings, viewed from the track which approaches from the west.

River Mimram crossing Ford over the River Mimram. When the river&#039;s low it can flow underneath, and only floods if the water rises.

River Mimram crossing

Ford over the River Mimram. When the river's low it can flow underneath, and only floods if the water rises.

Overview of the grid square, from its NW Taken from the road near the northern edge of the grid square, almost everything in this picture is in TL2116. The buildings on the horizon at the right are Ryefield Farm, the line of trees and hedges closer to us follow the river Mimram and the B-road from Welwyn to Kimpton.

Overview of the grid square, from its NW

Taken from the road near the northern edge of the grid square, almost everything in this picture is in TL2116. The buildings on the horizon at the right are Ryefield Farm, the line of trees and hedges closer to us follow the river Mimram and the B-road from Welwyn to Kimpton.

Stockings Spring Woods Off Codicote Road, Wheathampstead, nestling amongst the wooded estates of central Hertfordshire, this small wood is a beautiful example of traditional coppice management and its value to wildlife.
Coppiced hornbeam woodlands were once typical of Hertfordshire. At Stocking Springs Wood gnarled and twisted trees, previously coppiced, throw a dense shade.

Stockings Spring Woods

Off Codicote Road, Wheathampstead, nestling amongst the wooded estates of central Hertfordshire, this small wood is a beautiful example of traditional coppice management and its value to wildlife. Coppiced hornbeam woodlands were once typical of Hertfordshire. At Stocking Springs Wood gnarled and twisted trees, previously coppiced, throw a dense shade.

Sunset over The Ayots

Sunset over The Ayots

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Great Norfolk Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL1915 (Lat: 51.826198, Lng: -0.26340948)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: St. Albans

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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