Boys Hill Wood

Wood, Forest in Middlesex

England

Boys Hill Wood

Elstree & Borehamwood railway station Elstree &amp; Borehamwood is a railway station on the &quot;Thameslink&quot; route between London, St. Albans and Bedford. It is served by suburban trains. The railway is electrified using overhead cables.

This image was taken on a bright and sunny early November day. At this time of year, the sun is low in the sky therefore shadows were long. — Elstree & Borehamwood railway station Credit: Malc McDonald

Boys Hill Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Middlesex, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, this ancient woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility away from the bustling city life.

The wood is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. The dense canopy of foliage provides a sheltered habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. Visitors may be lucky enough to spot species such as woodpeckers, tawny owls, and various butterflies that inhabit the area.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the beauty of the wood at their leisure. The paths wind through the ancient trees, taking visitors past tranquil ponds, meandering streams, and open clearings, perfect for picnics or simply taking a moment to appreciate the natural surroundings.

Boys Hill Wood holds historical significance as well. It is believed to have been part of a larger forest that once covered a significant portion of Middlesex. The wood has likely seen human presence for centuries, with evidence of ancient settlements and archaeological finds in the surrounding area.

Overall, Boys Hill Wood offers a serene escape into nature, where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of the woodland, reconnect with the natural world, and appreciate the rich history of the area.

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Boys Hill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.639296/-0.26263911 or Grid Reference TQ2094. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Elstree & Borehamwood railway station

Elstree & Borehamwood is a railway station on the "Thameslink" route between London, St. Albans and Bedford. It is served by suburban trains. The railway is electrified using overhead cables. This image was taken on a bright and sunny early November day. At this time of year, the sun is low in the sky therefore shadows were long.

Malc McDonald

Penta Court, Borehamwood

Penta Court is a mixed-use block in Borehamwood. Part of the building is offices, but it also contains residential apartments. This image was taken on a bright and sunny early November day. At this time of year, the sun is low in the sky therefore shadows were long.

Malc McDonald

Mural at Borehamwood

This is just outside Elstree & Borehamwood station and relates to the fact that both Elstree and Borehamwood have a long history linking them to the British film industry.

Marathon

Winter in Elstree

Overnight dusting in an affluent area of Elstree.

Vijay Shah

From Deacons Hill

A line of hills lies to the north of London, of which Deacons Hill is one. This has long presented a challenge to those building transport links to the north of the capital. The Roman Road, Watling Street skirts Deacon Hill a mile to the west; the Midland main line tunnels directly underneath and the M1 approaches beside the railway before turning sharply west and crossing at the point chosen by the Romans.

David Squire

Elstree Station

A southbound train pulls into Elstree station. In the distance can be picked out the northern portals of the railway tunnels under Deacons Hill TQ1995.

David Squire

Edgware: Meadfield

Viewed looking northwards.

Nigel Cox

Edgwarebury: Farmland

The very northern edge of built-up London here, where the houses end and the countryside begins. This view was taken looking north westwards from the end of Warrens Shawe Lane. There is a large stream flowing in the bottom of the valley which the Ordnance Survey, for some reason, ignores on both the 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 scale maps.

Nigel Cox

Edgwarebury: Pasture

Viewed looking north eastwards, the idyllic rural scene is somewhat marred by the noise from the M1 Motorway just beyond the trees at the top of the hill.

Nigel Cox

Edgware: Francklyn Gardens

Viewed looking northwards from the junction with Parsons Grove. Photography by Darth Vader.

Nigel Cox

Edgwarebury: Pasture

Viewed looking north westwards from Edgwarebury Lane.

Nigel Cox

View from Woodcock Hill

Academy Court and Footbridge at Elstree & Borehamwood Station in centre. Byron Avenue towards front of picture. The buildings in the middle, going away from Byron Avenue towards Academy Court, are on the site of the former Fire Research Station which moved to the Building Research Establishment at Garston in 1993. Taken September 2004.

Andy Frary

Borehamwood: Gate Studios from Station Road

Andy Frary

Elstree Station

Seen prior to the electrification of the midland mainline from St. Pancras. The old Midland Railway station awnings are still in place. A class 47 brings a freightliner train through on the slow lines. in the distance the twin bores taking the lines under Deacon's Hill can be seen.

Martin Addison