Thistle Wood

Wood, Forest in Middlesex

England

Thistle Wood

Winter in Elstree Overnight dusting in an affluent area of Elstree. — Winter in Elstree Credit: Vijay Shah

Thistle Wood is a beautiful forest located in Middlesex, England. The wood is characterized by its dense population of thistle plants, which give the area its name. The forest is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and a wide array of bird species.

Thistle Wood is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers, who come to explore its winding trails and peaceful surroundings. The forest is also a favorite spot for birdwatchers, who can often spot rare and unique bird species among the trees.

The wood is known for its towering oak and beech trees, which provide a lush canopy overhead. The forest floor is carpeted with ferns, moss, and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and diverse ecosystem.

Thistle Wood is managed by the local council, who work to preserve its natural beauty and protect its wildlife. The wood is open to the public year-round and offers a serene and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Overall, Thistle Wood is a picturesque and enchanting forest that offers visitors a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the English countryside.

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Thistle Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.638684/-0.25959874 or Grid Reference TQ2094. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

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

Bury Farm

norman hyett

St Andrew, Lynford Gardens, Edgware

John Salmon

St Andrew, Lynford Gardens, Edgware

John Salmon

St Andrew, Lynford Gardens, Edgware - East end

John Salmon

St Andrew, Lynford Gardens, Edgware - Doorway

John Salmon

Deacons Heights, Elstree

Modern development along Barnet Lane

David Howard

The Rise, Elstree

Taken from Deacons Hill Road.

David Kemp

Approaching Elstree & Boreham Wood

Bracketed by semaphore signals, a class 45 diesel locomotive approaches the station at speed with a fast passenger service from St. Pancras. It has just exited the tunnels that carry the line under Deacons Hill and Scratchwood. The semaphore signals are in their last months of service (in 1979) as they are to be replaced with colour light signalling - one of which is visible with the white X denoting that it is not in use. John Webb informs me that the buildings at the top of the embankment on the left belonged to the Fire Research Station. The site now has houses on it.

Martin Addison