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Oakhills Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire North Hertfordshire

England

Oakhills Wood

Ayot St Peter Church Taken from the road looking WSW towards the Church
Ayot St Peter Church Credit: Simon Davies

Oakhills Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, the wood is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The wood is home to a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide a habitat for numerous bird species such as woodpeckers and robins.

Visitors to Oakhills Wood can enjoy a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the woodland, offering opportunities to observe wildlife and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The wood is also home to a number of historic features, including remnants of old buildings and pathways that provide a glimpse into the area's past.

Oakhills Wood is managed by the local council and is open to the public year-round. The wood is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its importance for conservation and biodiversity. Whether looking for a peaceful escape into nature or a chance to explore the rich history of the area, Oakhills Wood offers something for everyone to enjoy.

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Oakhills Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.836444/-0.225117 or Grid Reference TL2216. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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
Welwyn village The ducks have disappeared otherwise a busy village scene
Welwyn village
The ducks have disappeared otherwise a busy village scene
Welwyn Village View up Codicote Road towards High Street. Congestion charges needed
Welwyn Village
View up Codicote Road towards High Street. Congestion charges needed
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
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,
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
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.
Welwyn High Street
Welwyn High Street
Welwyn. Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin. This lovely old church sits on the High Street in Welwyn a lovely little village just off the A1.
Welwyn. Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin.
This lovely old church sits on the High Street in Welwyn a lovely little village just off the A1.
A1M Taken from the bridge.
A1M
Taken from the bridge.
Asley Grove - a small wood. Taken from the intersection of the road and the footpath across a field..
Asley Grove - a small wood.
Taken from the intersection of the road and the footpath across a field..
Cottages in Rabley Heath Rd, Codicote. Taken across a field. Some of these look rather nice!
Cottages in Rabley Heath Rd, Codicote.
Taken across a field. Some of these look rather nice!
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.
River Mimram crossing Ford over the River Mimram. When the river's low it can flow underneath, and only floods if the water rises.
River Mimram crossing
Ford over the River Mimram. When the river's low it can flow underneath, and only floods if the water rises.
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.
Chalk pit An active chalk quarry occupies a lot of the SW corner of this grid square.
Chalk pit
An active chalk quarry occupies a lot of the SW corner of this grid square.
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Oakhills Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL2216 (Lat: 51.836444, Lng: -0.225117)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: North Hertfordshire

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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Rollswood Road
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Reynards Road
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Lit: yes
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Post Box
Check Date: 2021-05-02
Collection Plate: CP7-R(N)
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 07:30
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Ref: AL6 162
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Post Box
Collection Plate: CP7
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 12:00
Post Box Type: lamp
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Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
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Ford: yes
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 51.8348034/-0.2195777
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Addr Housenumber: 17
Addr Street: Codicote Road
Lat/Long: 51.8389985/-0.2208558
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