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Barnet Gate Wood

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Barnet Gate Wood

On the London Loop near Brent Lodge Farm
On the London Loop near Brent Lodge Farm Credit: Mark Percy

Barnet Gate Wood, located in Middlesex, is a captivating woodland area that encompasses a diverse range of natural features and provides a tranquil escape from urban life. Covering approximately 30 hectares, it is a designated Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation.

The wood is characterized by a mixture of broadleaf trees, including oak, birch, and hornbeam, which create a dense and enchanting canopy. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of wildflowers, such as bluebells and wood anemones, during the spring season. This thriving ecosystem provides a habitat for a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers and nuthatches, as well as small mammals like squirrels and foxes.

Trails wind their way through the wood, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its hidden corners and discover its natural wonders. The paths are well-maintained and suitable for both walking and cycling, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Along the way, visitors may come across ancient trees with gnarled trunks, providing a glimpse into the wood's long history.

Barnet Gate Wood is not only a place of natural beauty but also holds historical significance. It is believed to have been part of the ancient Enfield Chase, a royal hunting ground dating back to medieval times. Remnants of this history can still be found, such as old ditches and earthworks.

Overall, Barnet Gate Wood offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Its captivating woodland and diverse wildlife make it a must-visit destination in Middlesex.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.639013/-0.24485986 or Grid Reference TQ2194. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

On the London Loop near Brent Lodge Farm
On the London Loop near Brent Lodge Farm
Evening Light, London N14 Liked the colour of the clouds and the vapour trails.
Evening Light, London N14
Liked the colour of the clouds and the vapour trails.
Totteridge Fields The nature reserve covers over 30 fields to the north of Totteridge Common, stretching between Hendon Wood Lane in the west and Grange Avenue in the east. It lies along the valley of the Dollis Brook, which flows from west to east through the site, with fields rising gently on either side. Totteridge Fields once produced hay for London’s horse-traffic. In the early 1990s local people successfully opposed plans for a cemetery covering three fields. This led to the site coming under the management of the London Wildlife Trust from 1993. Traditional hay-cutting methods are still used, with volunteers mowing alternative areas each year to help conserve the richly diverse plant and invertebrate population. This work is supplemented by conservation grazing with traditional breeds of cattle, first introduced in 2014.
Totteridge Fields
The nature reserve covers over 30 fields to the north of Totteridge Common, stretching between Hendon Wood Lane in the west and Grange Avenue in the east. It lies along the valley of the Dollis Brook, which flows from west to east through the site, with fields rising gently on either side. Totteridge Fields once produced hay for London’s horse-traffic. In the early 1990s local people successfully opposed plans for a cemetery covering three fields. This led to the site coming under the management of the London Wildlife Trust from 1993. Traditional hay-cutting methods are still used, with volunteers mowing alternative areas each year to help conserve the richly diverse plant and invertebrate population. This work is supplemented by conservation grazing with traditional breeds of cattle, first introduced in 2014.
Footpath and driveway to Mote End Farm This leads off Nan Clark's Lane here and beyond Mote End Farm it reaches the London Loop.
Footpath and driveway to Mote End Farm
This leads off Nan Clark's Lane here and beyond Mote End Farm it reaches the London Loop.
The entrance to Mote End This is at Mote End Farm. The driveway through the gate leads to Pond Cottage, The Studio and the Coach House. This old horse trough with its flowers made a splash of colour on a rather dull day.
The entrance to Mote End
This is at Mote End Farm. The driveway through the gate leads to Pond Cottage, The Studio and the Coach House. This old horse trough with its flowers made a splash of colour on a rather dull day.
Footpath to Rowley Lane This leads from Barnet Road at Barnet Gate, past Windmill Cottage and through an area of woodland to reach Rowley Lane. This is just past the village hall.
Footpath to Rowley Lane
This leads from Barnet Road at Barnet Gate, past Windmill Cottage and through an area of woodland to reach Rowley Lane. This is just past the village hall.
Nan Clark's Lane Nan Clark's Lane got its name from Nan Clark who worked in the local tavern (the pub is now called The Rising Sun). She was well-liked and had many admirers, but she also had a very jealous husband. One day her husband barged into the pub drunk and started yelling and screaming at Nan as there were whispers going round that she had been having an affair. Nan Clark’s husband dragged Nan out of the tavern, down what is now called Nan Clark’s lane, pulling her hair when she tried to struggle. Nan Clark was then murdered by being drowned in a nearby lake. The lake is seen at <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7158900" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7158900">Link</a> For more about the story see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.times-series.co.uk/news/18003923.mill-hill-road-one-uks-spookiest/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.times-series.co.uk/news/18003923.mill-hill-road-one-uks-spookiest/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://teaandtakes.com/2013/12/22/the-story-of-nan-clark/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://teaandtakes.com/2013/12/22/the-story-of-nan-clark/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Nan Clark's Lane
Nan Clark's Lane got its name from Nan Clark who worked in the local tavern (the pub is now called The Rising Sun). She was well-liked and had many admirers, but she also had a very jealous husband. One day her husband barged into the pub drunk and started yelling and screaming at Nan as there were whispers going round that she had been having an affair. Nan Clark’s husband dragged Nan out of the tavern, down what is now called Nan Clark’s lane, pulling her hair when she tried to struggle. Nan Clark was then murdered by being drowned in a nearby lake. The lake is seen at Link For more about the story see LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link
A pond with a sinister story The nearby Nan Clark's Lane got its name from Nan Clark who worked in the local tavern (the pub is now called The Rising Sun). She was well-liked and had many admirers, but she also had a very jealous husband. One day her husband barged into the pub drunk and started yelling and screaming at Nan Clark as there were whispers going round that Nan had been having an affair. Nan Clark’s husband dragged Nan out of the tavern, down what is now called Nan Clark’s lane, pulling her hair when she tried to struggle. Nan Clark was then murdered by being drowned in this nearby lake. For more about the story see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.times-series.co.uk/news/18003923.mill-hill-road-one-uks-spookiest/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.times-series.co.uk/news/18003923.mill-hill-road-one-uks-spookiest/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://teaandtakes.com/2013/12/22/the-story-of-nan-clark/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://teaandtakes.com/2013/12/22/the-story-of-nan-clark/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
A pond with a sinister story
The nearby Nan Clark's Lane got its name from Nan Clark who worked in the local tavern (the pub is now called The Rising Sun). She was well-liked and had many admirers, but she also had a very jealous husband. One day her husband barged into the pub drunk and started yelling and screaming at Nan Clark as there were whispers going round that Nan had been having an affair. Nan Clark’s husband dragged Nan out of the tavern, down what is now called Nan Clark’s lane, pulling her hair when she tried to struggle. Nan Clark was then murdered by being drowned in this nearby lake. For more about the story see LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link
At the entrance to Mote End This is at Mote End Farm, next to the driveway which leads to Pond Cottage, The Studio and the Coach House. This old horse trough with its flowers made a splash of colour on a rather dull day. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7158223" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7158223">Link</a>
At the entrance to Mote End
This is at Mote End Farm, next to the driveway which leads to Pond Cottage, The Studio and the Coach House. This old horse trough with its flowers made a splash of colour on a rather dull day. See also Link
London Loop ahead This is just past Mote End Farm and the London Loop is joined beyond the gate. Moat Mount and Barnet Gate Wood can be seen in the distance.
London Loop ahead
This is just past Mote End Farm and the London Loop is joined beyond the gate. Moat Mount and Barnet Gate Wood can be seen in the distance.
The London Loop at Moat Mount The London Loop is seen here at Moat Mount with Barnet Gate Wood on the horizon. The path is also followed by the Dollis Valley Greenwalk. The Dollis Brook is a tributary of the River Brent and the infant Dollis Brook is crossed ahead at the foot of the valley which is at the end of the field on the left.
The London Loop at Moat Mount
The London Loop is seen here at Moat Mount with Barnet Gate Wood on the horizon. The path is also followed by the Dollis Valley Greenwalk. The Dollis Brook is a tributary of the River Brent and the infant Dollis Brook is crossed ahead at the foot of the valley which is at the end of the field on the left.
The London Loop at Moat Mount The London Loop is seen here at Moat Mount with Barnet Gate Wood on the horizon. The path is also followed by the Dollis Valley Greenwalk. The Dollis Brook is a tributary of the River Brent and the infant Dollis Brook is crossed ahead at the foot of the valley which is at the end of the field on the left.
The London Loop at Moat Mount
The London Loop is seen here at Moat Mount with Barnet Gate Wood on the horizon. The path is also followed by the Dollis Valley Greenwalk. The Dollis Brook is a tributary of the River Brent and the infant Dollis Brook is crossed ahead at the foot of the valley which is at the end of the field on the left.
Windmill Cottage, Arkley Arkley Windmill can just be glimpsed behind. It dates from 1826 and more about it can be seen at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.hertsad.co.uk/lifestyle/property/gone-with-the-windmill-visiting-one-of-herts-most-intriguing-5054096" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.hertsad.co.uk/lifestyle/property/gone-with-the-windmill-visiting-one-of-herts-most-intriguing-5054096">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3231898/Four-sails-stunning-9-5million-home-windmill.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3231898/Four-sails-stunning-9-5million-home-windmill.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Windmill Cottage, Arkley
Arkley Windmill can just be glimpsed behind. It dates from 1826 and more about it can be seen at LinkExternal link and at LinkExternal link
The London Loop alongside the A1 This is bit of a low point on the London Loop as there is no way of crossing the A1 (Barnet Way) between Scratch Wood Open Space and Moat Mount without following this path alongside the busy A1. Eventually a subway is reached when you have to tramp back up the other side.
The London Loop alongside the A1
This is bit of a low point on the London Loop as there is no way of crossing the A1 (Barnet Way) between Scratch Wood Open Space and Moat Mount without following this path alongside the busy A1. Eventually a subway is reached when you have to tramp back up the other side.
The London Loop alongside the A1 This is bit of a low point on the London Loop as there is no way of crossing the A1 (Barnet Way) between Scratch Wood Open Space and Moat Mount without following this path alongside the busy A1. Eventually a subway is reached when you have to tramp back up the other side.
The London Loop alongside the A1
This is bit of a low point on the London Loop as there is no way of crossing the A1 (Barnet Way) between Scratch Wood Open Space and Moat Mount without following this path alongside the busy A1. Eventually a subway is reached when you have to tramp back up the other side.
Furze Hill This attractive field was surrounded by a wire fence and barbed wire so that the only way to photograph it was through the fence from Furzehill Road.
Furze Hill
This attractive field was surrounded by a wire fence and barbed wire so that the only way to photograph it was through the fence from Furzehill Road.
Manor Way, Borehamwood This is looking north from alongside Ripon Park.
Manor Way, Borehamwood
This is looking north from alongside Ripon Park.
Ripon Park Ripon Park has been a public park since 1955. It is seen here from Manor Way. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.parksherts.co.uk/parks/view/ripon-park" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.parksherts.co.uk/parks/view/ripon-park">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more information.
Ripon Park
Ripon Park has been a public park since 1955. It is seen here from Manor Way. See LinkExternal link for more information.
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Barnet Gate Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ2194 (Lat: 51.639013, Lng: -0.24485986)

Unitary Authority: Barnet

Police Authority: Metropolitan

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Located within 500m of 51.639013,-0.24485986
Pub
The Gate
Alt Name: The Gate Public House
Toilets: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6419852/-0.2424157
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Brickfield Lane
Local Ref: C
Naptan AtcoCode: 490013368E
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: The Gate Brickfield Lane
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Public Transport: platform
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Brickfield Lane
Local Ref: F
Naptan AtcoCode: 490013368W
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Naptan Indicator: Stop F
Naptan Verified: no
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Barnet Gate
Place: village
Wikidata: Q149502
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Traffic Signals Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.641859/-0.2430249
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.634672/-0.2435547
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6383975/-0.2394567
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Barrier: kissing_gate
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Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6418735/-0.2427725
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Crossing
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Barrier: kerb
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Noexit: yes
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