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Threegroves Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire St. Albans

England

Threegroves 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

Threegroves Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, this woodland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike. It is situated in close proximity to the village of Threegroves, hence its name.

The wood is predominantly composed of a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. Oak, beech, and birch trees dominate the woodland, providing a dense canopy that offers shade and shelter to a variety of wildlife species. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich assortment of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to its natural beauty.

Threegroves Wood is home to an abundance of wildlife, making it an ideal location for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors can expect to encounter various bird species, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls. Additionally, deer, foxes, and squirrels can often be spotted roaming the woodland.

The wood offers several walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore its serene surroundings. These trails vary in length and difficulty, catering to all ages and fitness levels. Along the way, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views, serene ponds, and secluded picnic areas.

Threegroves Wood is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its ecological importance and the need for its preservation. The wood is managed by the local Hertfordshire County Council, ensuring its protection and conservation for future generations to enjoy.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.821176/-0.25826293 or Grid Reference TL2015. 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.
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.
Waterend Looking North from TL204136 to the ford at Waterend on the River Lea, West of Welwyn Garden City. It's dry, but the water only has to rise a foot or so to flood the road - hence the little footbridge so people can cross without getting their feet wet.
Waterend
Looking North from TL204136 to the ford at Waterend on the River Lea, West of Welwyn Garden City. It's dry, but the water only has to rise a foot or so to flood the road - hence the little footbridge so people can cross without getting their feet wet.
Waterend house The large house just North of the ford (TL204137)
Waterend house
The large house just North of the ford (TL204137)
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 Greenway Looking West from TL218146 along the greenway - a length of abandoned railway line running most of the way from Wheathampstead to Welwyn Garden City.
Ayot Greenway
Looking West from TL218146 along the greenway - a length of abandoned railway line running most of the way from Wheathampstead to Welwyn Garden City.
Church, Ayot St Peter, from afar. Peering North from TL218146, through the trees at the edge of the old railway line & across the fields to the church in Ayot St Peter (TL218149)
Church, Ayot St Peter, from afar.
Peering North from TL218146, through the trees at the edge of the old railway line & across the fields to the church in Ayot St Peter (TL218149)
Ayot St Peter Church Taken from the road looking WSW towards the Church
Ayot St Peter Church
Taken from the road looking WSW towards the Church
Ayot St Peter The church seems to be operational but where would the congregation come from?
Ayot St Peter
The church seems to be operational but where would the congregation come from?
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
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'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.
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Threegroves Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL2015 (Lat: 51.821176, Lng: -0.25826293)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: St. Albans

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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