Heath Plantation

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire North Hertfordshire

England

Heath Plantation

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

Heath Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering a vast area, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The plantation is renowned for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural beauty.

The woodland is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy overhead. The forest floor is blanketed with a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape throughout the year. The plantation is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a wide array of bird species.

Visitors to Heath Plantation can enjoy a range of recreational activities. The woodland offers numerous walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the beauty of the forest at their leisure. It is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with several species of rare birds being spotted within the plantation.

The management of Heath Plantation is focused on preserving its natural heritage and ensuring the sustainability of the woodland. The area is protected as a nature reserve, and efforts are made to maintain the ecological balance of the habitat. Local conservation groups are actively involved in the plantation's management, conducting regular surveys and implementing conservation initiatives.

Heath Plantation is not only a haven for wildlife but also serves as a tranquil retreat for visitors seeking peace and solitude in nature. Its scenic beauty and ecological significance make it a cherished asset of Hertfordshire, attracting visitors from far and wide.

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Heath Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.848956/-0.2487988 or Grid Reference TL2018. 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.
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.
Churchyard and view, Ayot St Lawrence
Churchyard and view, Ayot St Lawrence
Three Houses Farm Early design for the great barns
Three Houses Farm
Early design for the great barns
Codicote Village The green seems a bit too small to qualify
Codicote Village
The green seems a bit too small to qualify
Codicote Village Ye Olde building is now a Chinese restaurant,
Codicote Village
Ye Olde building is now a Chinese restaurant,
Clump of trees in Three Houses Lane This was a spot for lunch and soaking in the scenery
Clump of trees in Three Houses Lane
This was a spot for lunch and soaking in the scenery
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' 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.
Farm Buildings at Codicote Bottom This is the farm related to those two landscape views
Farm Buildings at Codicote Bottom
This is the farm related to those two landscape views
Gates leading to something in Codicote Bottom The message is, we wish to keep you out for as long as possible.
Gates leading to something in Codicote Bottom
The message is, we wish to keep you out for as long as possible.
Cottage opposite the "gates" in Codicote Bottom In this instance even the fencing has gaps
Cottage opposite the "gates" in Codicote Bottom
In this instance even the fencing has gaps
More Gates in Codicote Bottom At least these gates let the outsider see something
beyond the boundary  but again what ???
More Gates in Codicote Bottom
At least these gates let the outsider see something beyond the boundary but again what ???
Variety of subjects, Road sign  Water Tower  Codicote I arrived at this junction and felt that the scene was too good to pass up
Variety of subjects, Road sign Water Tower Codicote
I arrived at this junction and felt that the scene was too good to pass up
Vanstone Park Garden Centre near Drivers End The sections of the centre are spread out in the estate. This section is for outdoor plants
Vanstone Park Garden Centre near Drivers End
The sections of the centre are spread out in the estate. This section is for outdoor plants
Big House at Vanstone Park I assume this is the "stately home" allied to the park. Or is it linked with the Node
Big House at Vanstone Park
I assume this is the "stately home" allied to the park. Or is it linked with the Node
Show me another place!

Heath Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TL2018 (Lat: 51.848956, Lng: -0.2487988)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: North Hertfordshire

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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