Littleridge Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire Hertsmere

England

Littleridge Wood

On the clockwise M25 one mile from junction 23 Credit: Rob Purvis

Littleridge Wood, located in Hertfordshire, England, is a charming woodland area known for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. Situated near the village of Littleridge, the wood offers a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, Littleridge Wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and birch. The wood features a well-maintained network of paths and trails, allowing visitors to easily explore its enchanting surroundings. These paths wind through the woodland, leading to various points of interest, including a serene pond and a small clearing that serves as a picnic area.

The wood is home to a rich variety of wildlife, making it a haven for nature lovers. Birdwatchers can spot a range of species, from common garden birds to rarer sightings like woodpeckers and owls. Squirrels are a common sight, playfully darting among the trees, and if lucky, visitors may even catch a glimpse of a shy deer or fox.

Littleridge Wood is a popular destination for families, offering a range of recreational activities for all ages. Children can enjoy playing in the designated areas, while adults can take advantage of the peaceful surroundings for relaxing walks or nature photography.

Managed by the local conservation trust, Littleridge Wood is well-preserved and cared for. The trust organizes regular events and educational programs to promote awareness of the wood's ecological importance and to encourage its sustainable use.

Overall, Littleridge Wood is a natural gem in Hertfordshire, providing a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life while offering a unique opportunity to connect with nature.

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Littleridge Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.690153/-0.25461601 or Grid Reference TL2000. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

On the clockwise M25 one mile from junction 23

Rob Purvis

Traffic queue at junction 23 on the M25

Rob Purvis

Sign Gantry on the M25 Clockwise

Officially named the London Orbital and frequently derided as nothing more than a very big car park, the M25 is a 117-mile orbital motorway that encircles London; one of the world's biggest ring roads (Europe's second longest orbital road after the Berliner Ring, which is 122 miles). It is not, however, a continuous loop of motorway as the Dartford Crossing section (comprising the Dartford Tunnels and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge) over the Thames and its approach roads are designated as the A282. Constructed between 1975 and 1986, the M25 is reputedly the most expensive motorway Britain ever built, costing a total of £909m or roughly £7.5m per mile, but at the time of its planning, the demand for the road was considerably underestimated so that when it was finally completed in 1986, it was already out of date. Demand outstripped capacity within a few years and ever since then it's been very heavily congested. The M25 is one of the UK’s busiest motorways, carrying up to 200,000 vehicles and 10,000 HGVs per day (AADT - Annual Average Daily Traffic flow) on the section near to Heathrow Airport. Since its opening in the 1980s, the southern, western and eastern sections have been widened to largely dual four lane (D4M) standard, but much of the motorway retains its dual three lane road (D3M) cross-section as originally built. The M25 was home to England's first Variable Speed Limits on motorways between the A3 and M4 in the early 1990s. Link

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Clockwise M25 approaching Bignell's Corner (Junction 23)

Bignell's Corner (also known as South Mimms Interchange) is a large three-level roundabout interchange providing full access between the M25, A1(M), A1081, South Mimms services and local roads. It is junction 1 of the A1(M) and junction 23 of the M25 (Link

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London Orbital Motorway at Bignell's Corner (South Mimms Interchange)

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South Mimms church

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Church of St Margaret Ridge Herts

Quite an unassuming little church in a tiny village

Jack Hill

The Old Guinea Pub at Ridge, Herts

A board just out of sight to the left says that bookings are taken for meals. Which rules out the casual visitor.

Jack Hill

Village Hall at Ridge

The two storey structure is rather unusual for a village hall.

Jack Hill

Black Lion Pub Shenley.

This pub is in the old village on the opposite side of the B5378 from the "newer" village {ex hospital site}

Jack Hill

The Stud Farm in Rectory Lane Shenley

One horse was being exercised just to the left of the picture

Jack Hill

Shenley Hill Business premises.

The business is related to transport but I have no further clue.

Jack Hill

Shenley Lodge School Ridgehill

Ambience is good and the children at this school must reap the benefit.

Jack Hill

Dawn at South Mimms

View of the service building at South Mimms on the M25 motorway

Roger May

Shenley Cage and Pond

Viewed looking northwards over the village Pond, the Cage is one of the last remaining round gaolhouses in the country. Given its location outside the Queen Adelaide public house there is an ironic tablet in the wall of the gaolhouse advising passers-by to "Be Sober".

Nigel Cox