Magpie Corner Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire Stevenage

England

Magpie Corner Wood

Stevenage Skyline - December 2023 (Harrow Court) Taken in the early evening on the 16/12/2023 from the 17th Floor of Harrow Court in Stevenage.
Overlooking Stevenage Town Centre lights glowing as the evening becomes night. — Stevenage Skyline - December 2023 (Harrow Court) Credit: Andy Steele

Magpie Corner Wood is a beautiful woodland area located in Hertfordshire, England. Spanning over several acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking tranquility and natural beauty. The wood is situated in a rural setting, surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills.

Magpie Corner Wood is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch. The dense forest is home to a variety of wildlife, such as deer, foxes, and a wide array of bird species, including magpies, from which the wood takes its name. The wood also features a captivating array of flora, with wildflowers and ferns adding bursts of color throughout the seasons.

Visitors to Magpie Corner Wood can explore its well-maintained trails, which meander through the forest, providing opportunities for peaceful walks, jogging, or cycling. The wood is also a haven for birdwatching enthusiasts, who can enjoy spotting and observing various avian species in their natural habitat.

The wood is well-equipped with facilities for visitors, including parking spaces, picnic areas, and benches where one can rest and soak in the tranquil atmosphere. There is also an information center, providing educational resources about the local wildlife and history of the area.

Magpie Corner Wood offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing visitors to connect with nature and unwind in a serene setting. Its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife make it a true gem in the heart of Hertfordshire.

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Magpie Corner Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.896664/-0.18688858 or Grid Reference TL2423. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stevenage Skyline - December 2023 (Harrow Court)

Taken in the early evening on the 16/12/2023 from the 17th Floor of Harrow Court in Stevenage. Overlooking Stevenage Town Centre lights glowing as the evening becomes night.

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Harrow Court & Brent Court - Stevenage

Taken on King George V Recreation Ground in Stevenage. The photo showing two well known Stevenage high rise tower blocks Harrow Court (Left) Brent Court (Right) which have been used mostly for social housing since the 1990s. Both buildings are Council property owned by Stevenage Borough Council and they was built in 1965.

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Hydean Way Shops

Typical of local shops in Stevenage new town. Above a parade of shops including a small supermarket, take away food outlet and Post Office there are maisonettes accessed from the rear. To the right there are 2/3 bedroomed homes.

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South end of Fairlands Valley Park.

This photograph was taken facing north into Fairlands Valley Park from the car park used for Stevenage Borough FC (see TL2422). This park is also used for travelling fairs and circuses.

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Stevenage Borough FC

Taken from the club's car park across the Hertford Road.

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Novotel / Knebworth Park.

Just off the A1(M) this is at the entrance of Knebworth Park home to "rock concerts through the ages". The hotel has a helipad in its grounds. Better access that by A1(M)

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Stevenage Town Centre

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

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Fairlands Valley Park

This large lake is used by sailors and fishermen. This photo is taken facing south. To the rear there are two smaller lakes. The park is very popular in the summer.

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Silam Rd.

To the right are houses not untypical of Stevenage new town. Looming over Silam Rd is one of a pair of high rise flats close to the town centre.

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Parishes Mead.

Parishes mead is a newer development on the east side of Stevenage. There is a mixture of private and social housing here.

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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.

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Hampson Park / Pin Green Water Tower.

Although this water tower is right on the edge of this square I have used it because it dominates the locality. The large flat construction on the left, behind the fence, is a covered reservoir. The tower is now bristling with aerials of all sorts.

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Ferrier Rd

This could be any road in this area. Plans seem to have been bought as a job lot.

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Telford Avenue.

On the edge of TL2525.. I wasn't going any further into this estate. I always get lost even though it's not that big by local standards. This estate, in common with others in the area suffers from the increase in car ownership. Parking is awkward, the roads not wide and the layout is twisting.

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Ridlins Athletics Track

This photo of the Ridlins Athletics track shows the west corner and the Bert Hill stand. The back of the stand has space for community groups such as playgroups.

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