High Broomin Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire North Hertfordshire

England

High Broomin Wood

Desiro City units at Stevenage A pair of the dual-voltage electric multiple units introduced in 2018 for Great Northern services, seen here in the bay platform (platform 5). — Desiro City units at Stevenage Credit: Stephen Craven

High Broomin Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Spread across a vast area, this enchanting forest is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. The wood is situated in close proximity to the town of Hertford and is easily accessible, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

High Broomin Wood is characterized by its dense canopy of towering trees, which provide shelter to a wide variety of flora and fauna. The woodland consists predominantly of native British species such as oak, beech, and birch trees, creating a stunning landscape that changes with the seasons. In spring, the forest floor is carpeted with vibrant bluebells and wildflowers, while in autumn, the trees don their brilliant hues of red, orange, and gold.

The wood is home to numerous species of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a rich variety of birdlife. Birdwatchers can spot species like woodpeckers, owls, and nuthatches among the branches. The tranquil atmosphere of High Broomin Wood provides an ideal habitat for these creatures, promoting biodiversity and conservation efforts.

Visitors to High Broomin Wood can explore the well-maintained network of walking trails that crisscross the woodland. These paths cater to all levels of fitness and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The wood is also equipped with picnic areas and benches, allowing visitors to relax and immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings.

High Broomin Wood offers a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life, inviting individuals to reconnect with nature and enjoy the serenity of the forest.

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High Broomin Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.899657/-0.23049032 or Grid Reference TL2123. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Desiro City units at Stevenage

A pair of the dual-voltage electric multiple units introduced in 2018 for Great Northern services, seen here in the bay platform (platform 5).

Stephen Craven

Footbridge at Stevenage station

The scene is dominated by the three lift towers, which seem taller and more substantial than the equivalents at other stations. The reason seems to be that these were originally large goods lifts not normally available to passengers, replaced in 2014 by smaller passenger-operated ones (but presumably within the original towers). Source: Link

Stephen Craven

Paragon unit at Stevenage station

Bi-mode (electric / diesel) unit 802304 'William Wilberforce' stops at Stevenage on the 17.08 Hull to Kings Cross. It was not scheduled to call here to pick up, but may be an unadvertised 'setting down only' stop.

Stephen Craven

Azuma unit at Stevenage station

LNER's Azuma unit 800205 calls at Stevenage on a late-running service from Kings Cross to Lincoln. The introduction of these bi-mode (electric / diesel) trains enabled through services on this route.

Stephen Craven

Thameslink unit at Stevenage station

Twin-voltage electric unit 700137 heads a twelve-coach train as it enters Platform 1 on a working to Brighton. In the background is the newish (2023) multi-storey car park, see also TL2324 : Lytton Way multi-storey car park.

Stephen Craven

Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre

A rather unattractive building near the station, to which it is linked by a footbridge.

Stephen Craven

Whitwell Road near St Paul's Walden

David Howard

Langley Lane, Langley (Herts)

Looking in the direction of the B651.

David Kemp

Painted House at Norton Green

Norton Green is a small hamlet clinging to the western edge of the New Town of Stevenage but separated by the A1(M). Despite this the place retains a quiet rural atmosphere.

Deb Cunningham

Stevenage Old Town

Old towns suffer from the motor car especially when nose in parking is the rule

Jack Hill

Stevenage Town Centre

The clock tower features a memorial to Lewis Silkin, the Minister for Town and Country Planning.

Robin Hall

Six Hills

OK do you believe the OS who say that these features are tumuli or legend which says that these humps are lumps of soil thrown at travellers on the old Great North Road (just to the right of these humps but rather imposing nowadays)? It is said that these were thrown here from Weston Woods (TL2432 and TL2532). Dick Turpin would have ridden past these on Black Bess on his ride from York to London.

Robin Hall

Scarborough Avenue playground.

Taken from Scarborough Avenue playground, in the distance, past the houses, the Lister Hospital (TL2226) can be seen.

Robin Hall

Warehouse on Crompton Rd

This industrial estate consists of small units and this one could be any of them. A hundred yards behind me when I took this photograph is the A1(M), but you wouldn't know it from here and a couple of hundred yards further than that is an old Roman road.

Robin Hall