Little Hocketts Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire Welwyn Hatfield

England

Little Hocketts Wood

Waterend Looking North from TL204136 to the ford at Waterend on the River Lea, West of Welwyn Garden City. It's dry, but the water only has to rise a foot or so to flood the road - hence the little footbridge so people can cross without getting their feet wet.
Waterend Credit: Rob Hinkley

Little Hocketts Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is nestled in a rural landscape, offering a serene and tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is predominantly composed of native British tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a diverse and vibrant canopy. These trees provide a habitat for a wide range of wildlife, such as birds, squirrels, and deer, making it a popular spot for birdwatching and animal spotting.

The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of bluebells in the spring, creating a breathtaking scene of vibrant colors and sweet fragrances. In addition to the bluebells, other wildflowers such as primroses and foxgloves can be found scattered throughout the wood, enhancing its natural beauty.

Little Hocketts Wood is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained footpaths, making it easily accessible for visitors. These paths wind through the forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the peaceful ambiance of the wood.

The wood is managed by a local conservation organization, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and protecting the delicate ecosystem it houses. It is open to the public throughout the year, providing an opportunity for residents and tourists to explore and appreciate the wonders of nature.

Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic amidst the trees, or an exploration of the diverse flora and fauna, Little Hocketts Wood offers an idyllic setting for nature lovers to connect with the beauty of Hertfordshire's countryside.

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Little Hocketts Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.816801/-0.23796011 or Grid Reference TL2114. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Waterend Looking North from TL204136 to the ford at Waterend on the River Lea, West of Welwyn Garden City. It's dry, but the water only has to rise a foot or so to flood the road - hence the little footbridge so people can cross without getting their feet wet.
Waterend
Looking North from TL204136 to the ford at Waterend on the River Lea, West of Welwyn Garden City. It's dry, but the water only has to rise a foot or so to flood the road - hence the little footbridge so people can cross without getting their feet wet.
Waterend house The large house just North of the ford (TL204137)
Waterend house
The large house just North of the ford (TL204137)
Brocket Hall gates Looking south from TL218139 to the gates of Brocket Hall - home of convicted fraudster and annoying D-list reality TV celeb Lord Brocket. Most of the rest of the grid square South of here is private, and judging by the spikes, CCTV and "STOP" notices I don't think he'll let you in.
Brocket Hall gates
Looking south from TL218139 to the gates of Brocket Hall - home of convicted fraudster and annoying D-list reality TV celeb Lord Brocket. Most of the rest of the grid square South of here is private, and judging by the spikes, CCTV and "STOP" notices I don't think he'll let you in.
Greenway bridge Looking South to a bridge at TL209145 which carries the Ayot Greenway - a length of old railway line converted into cycle path and bridleway, covering most of the way from Wheathampstead to Welwyn Garden City.
Greenway bridge
Looking South to a bridge at TL209145 which carries the Ayot Greenway - a length of old railway line converted into cycle path and bridleway, covering most of the way from Wheathampstead to Welwyn Garden City.
Ayot Greenway Looking West from TL218146 along the greenway - a length of abandoned railway line running most of the way from Wheathampstead to Welwyn Garden City.
Ayot Greenway
Looking West from TL218146 along the greenway - a length of abandoned railway line running most of the way from Wheathampstead to Welwyn Garden City.
Church, Ayot St Peter, from afar. Peering North from TL218146, through the trees at the edge of the old railway line & across the fields to the church in Ayot St Peter (TL218149)
Church, Ayot St Peter, from afar.
Peering North from TL218146, through the trees at the edge of the old railway line & across the fields to the church in Ayot St Peter (TL218149)
Ayot St Peter Church Taken from the road looking WSW towards the Church
Ayot St Peter Church
Taken from the road looking WSW towards the Church
Brocket Hall, Lemsford This is the view one gets from the highway.
Brocket Hall, Lemsford
This is the view one gets from the highway.
Ayot St Peter The church seems to be operational but where would the congregation come from?
Ayot St Peter
The church seems to be operational but where would the congregation come from?
Ayot St Peter This building is next door to the church. Looks like it was the school but is now a house
Ayot St Peter
This building is next door to the church. Looks like it was the school but is now a house
Road sign to Hill Farm Lane The area was lacking in tangible elements being woods and open fields.
Road sign to Hill Farm Lane
The area was lacking in tangible elements being woods and open fields.
Milepost on Great North Rd This broken milepost stands on the old Great North Rd.  This is now the B197 Stevenage to Welwyn Garden City road.  In fact most people making this journey use  the A1 which runs parallel and about 50 yards to the left.  This milepost is cast iron and has been broken at some stage.  This is the road that Dick Turpin would have ridden from York to London on.
Milepost on Great North Rd
This broken milepost stands on the old Great North Rd. This is now the B197 Stevenage to Welwyn Garden City road. In fact most people making this journey use the A1 which runs parallel and about 50 yards to the left. This milepost is cast iron and has been broken at some stage. This is the road that Dick Turpin would have ridden from York to London on.
Lemsford mill and the River Lea. Taken from the very edge of the square facing the mill.
Lemsford mill and the River Lea.
Taken from the very edge of the square facing the mill.
River from Waterend Ford View of the River Lea taken from Waterend Ford looking South-East
River from Waterend Ford
View of the River Lea taken from Waterend Ford looking South-East
Wellhead This is the head mechanism for a well. Largely complete but the cover is missing. Locally made and originally driven by a separate (steam traction?) engine, possibly as a water source for a steam plough? Located near the top of a hill just south of Threegroves Wood. There is a concrete structure about two metres high, possibly for a water tank. TL203148
Wellhead
This is the head mechanism for a well. Largely complete but the cover is missing. Locally made and originally driven by a separate (steam traction?) engine, possibly as a water source for a steam plough? Located near the top of a hill just south of Threegroves Wood. There is a concrete structure about two metres high, possibly for a water tank. TL203148
Ryefield Farm Some of the Ryefield Farm buildings, viewed from the track which approaches from the west.
Ryefield Farm
Some of the Ryefield Farm buildings, viewed from the track which approaches from the west.
Overview of the grid square, from its NW Taken from the road near the northern edge of the grid square, almost everything in this picture is in TL2116. The buildings on the horizon at the right are Ryefield Farm, the line of trees and hedges closer to us follow the river Mimram and the B-road from Welwyn to Kimpton.
Overview of the grid square, from its NW
Taken from the road near the northern edge of the grid square, almost everything in this picture is in TL2116. The buildings on the horizon at the right are Ryefield Farm, the line of trees and hedges closer to us follow the river Mimram and the B-road from Welwyn to Kimpton.
Whitehill Farm Looking north along the road to Welwyn, with woods to the right and Whitehill Farm straight ahead.
Whitehill Farm
Looking north along the road to Welwyn, with woods to the right and Whitehill Farm straight ahead.
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Little Hocketts Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL2114 (Lat: 51.816801, Lng: -0.23796011)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: Welwyn Hatfield

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.816801,-0.23796011
Barrier: kissing_gate
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Source: GPS
Lat/Long: 51.8163688/-0.2386511
Ayot Little Green
Created By: Potlatch 0.8a
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 51.814431/-0.2332296
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.8157552/-0.2316328
Barrier: kissing_gate
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Source: GPS
Lat/Long: 51.8158408/-0.2380289
Drinking Water
Man Made: water_tap
Lat/Long: 51.8200505/-0.2333917
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.8175293/-0.2394059
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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