Bygrave Plantation

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire North Hertfordshire

England

Bygrave Plantation

From Bygrave to Baldock Credit: Paul Dixon

Bygrave Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, it is a stunning natural haven that offers a diverse range of flora and fauna. The plantation is nestled within the wider Bygrave estate and is managed by the Woodland Trust, a renowned conservation charity.

The woodland is primarily composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a vibrant canopy during the summer months. Underneath the towering trees, a rich understory of shrubs, ferns, and wildflowers can be found, adding to the overall beauty of the plantation.

The Bygrave Plantation is a haven for wildlife, providing a habitat for a wide range of species. Birdwatchers can spot various woodland birds such as woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls. Mammals like foxes, badgers, and deer can also be spotted, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

The plantation features well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their leisure. Additionally, the Woodland Trust organizes guided walks and educational events, providing an opportunity for people to learn about the importance of woodland conservation and management.

Bygrave Plantation is not only a place of natural beauty but also serves as an important site for carbon sequestration and flood mitigation. It plays a vital role in maintaining the local ecosystem and provides a peaceful and tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy the wonders of nature.

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Bygrave Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.015602/-0.16960939 or Grid Reference TL2536. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

From Bygrave to Baldock

Taken from TL 247 356 looking south towards Baldock across freshly harvested wheat fields. The white section of Weston Hills in the background is where the profile of the hill has been recently restored following construction of a bypass tunnel .

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Fields near Bygrave

Uninspiring view but this is all there is!

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Houses at Bygrave

The start of the village

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St Margaret of Antioch Church, Bygrave

South end of the church with unusual tower. Pretty churchyard.

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The Knoll, Bygrave to Ashwell Rd

Previously known as Chalkman's Knoll. This is the only building in the square.

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Arbury Banks

This is a megalithic earthworks. Lots of rabbits but not much else to see.

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Ash Hill Plantation

Does what it says on the tin!

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Houses in Newnham

Nice village.

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View of Hullockpit Hill

More farmland.

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View from the Icknield Way Path towards Newnham

The small buildings to the right of the centre of this picture are Newnham, the trees to the left are not on the 1940's OS map but are marked as Bygrave Plantation on the modern one. The view is typical (see TL2536, the other side of the plantation and very similar) of the area.

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Bygrave Plantation and Gravelpit Hill

To the right is Bygrave Plantation and to the left Gravelpit Hill. Hill? Go on show me a hill around here! Actually the land does fall away from this point. The photograph is taken from just off the Icknield Way Path.

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Farmland photographed from near Pembroke Farm

Pembroke Farm and the nearby cottage are surrounded by high leylandii hedges. When you consider that this view is typical of the area, that is, that there is virtually nothing to act as a windbreak, you can understand why.

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