Froghall Wood

Wood, Forest in Middlesex

England

Froghall 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

Froghall Wood, located in the county of Middlesex, is a picturesque woodland area that spans across a sprawling landscape of approximately 200 acres. Situated amidst the bustling suburbs of London, this tranquil forest provides a welcome retreat from the city's hustle and bustle.

The wood is primarily composed of a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and birch, which create a rich and vibrant canopy overhead. These trees, some of which are centuries-old, provide a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, making Froghall Wood a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.

The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful display during the spring and summer months. Walking trails meander through the wood, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These paths are well-maintained and suitable for both casual strollers and avid hikers.

Froghall Wood also boasts a small stream that winds its way through the forest, adding to the area's natural charm. The babbling brook provides a peaceful soundtrack as visitors traverse the wood, and its banks are often frequented by various bird species, including kingfishers and herons.

The wood is open to the public year-round and is a favorite spot for picnickers, dog walkers, and families looking to escape the city for a day. With its tranquil atmosphere, diverse flora and fauna, and well-maintained trails, Froghall Wood is a hidden gem in Middlesex, offering a much-needed respite from urban life.

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Froghall Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.641729/-0.25755997 or Grid Reference TQ2095. 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

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

Borehamwood: All Saints Church

Construction of this Church in Shenley Road began around 1900, when Borehamwood was only a small hamlet. The Church was completed and consecrated in 1910. Its website is here Link

(Note that the parked Mercedes car was being used by someone undertaking a council traffic survey)

Nigel Cox

Borehamwood: Village Hall

Looking just a little in need of a coat of paint, this is Borehamwood's Village Hall, built in 1920, on Shenley Road.

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