Martin's Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire Stevenage

England

Martin's Wood

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. — Fairlands Valley Park Credit: Robin Hall

Martin's Wood is a captivating woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Situated in the district of Dacorum, this forested area spans across acres of lush greenery, offering a serene and picturesque natural retreat for visitors of all ages.

The wood is primarily composed of a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees, creating a diverse and enchanting landscape. Towering oak, beech, and birch trees dominate the area, providing a dense canopy that filters sunlight and creates a cool and refreshing atmosphere. The forest floor is covered in a rich carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the wood's natural beauty.

Martin's Wood features several well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These paths wind through the wood, leading to scenic viewpoints, bubbling streams, and hidden clearings. The tranquil ambiance is perfect for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers seeking to capture the essence of this idyllic woodland.

The wood is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, with various bird species, small mammals, and insects thriving in this natural habitat. Birdwatchers may spot woodpeckers, owls, and finches, among others, while lucky visitors might catch a glimpse of elusive deer or foxes.

Martin's Wood is easily accessible, with ample parking facilities and clear signposting. Whether one seeks solitude, a family outing, or a leisurely stroll through nature, this woodland sanctuary offers a peaceful and enchanting experience for all who venture into its serene embrace.

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Martin's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.920406/-0.16506424 or Grid Reference TL2626. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.

Robin Hall

Mildmay Road.

These houses were built in a variety of styles. These are not untypical but some of the architectural styles bring their own maintenance problems.

Robin Hall

Fortuna Close

One of the more modern parts of Stevenage and with some more imaginative building - three storeys!

Robin Hall

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.

Robin Hall

Mastercare warehousing

Although this photograph is actually taken (just) from neighbouring TL2526, this warehouse is typical of this industrial estate. Not all are grey and red. Some are grey and another colour!

Robin Hall

Weston Rd Cemetery

Although Weston Rd Cemetery takes up a relatively small portion of this square, Stevenage has lots and lots of houses but only two cemeteries.

Robin Hall

Great Ashby Estate.

This development started about three years ago and is still being built. The empty space to the right will be built on sooner or later. The pylons are of course part of the National Grid. Why on earth are we building houses under these lines?

Robin Hall

Ferrier Rd

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

Robin Hall

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.

Robin Hall

Just Outside Stevenage

On the Stevenage boundary, looking across TL2725 from Stevenage Road and you are in open country.

John Sanderson

Trig point at Lonsdale School

I swear that tree was not there when I took the photo. This Trig point is in the playing field of a special needs school caring for 75 children between the ages of 2 and 19 from London, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

Robin Hall

St Joseph's Church and Presbytery

A modern church set in its own grounds.

Robin Hall

Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery

Taken from a bridge over a part of Stevenage's excellent network of cycleways. All of the tarmac between the school and the photographer is cycleway. Road is over on the top left of this photo.

Robin Hall

Stevenage: Fairlands Valley Park

The upstreammost of the artificial lakes in the park, viewed looking from the footbridge, with the top of the cascade to the next lower lake just visible in the bottom of the photograph.

Nigel Cox

Stevenage: Fairlands Valley Park

The second lake, going downstream, of the four in the park, this is the reverse view from TL2524 : Stevenage: Fairlands Valley Park

Nigel Cox

Dane End

Dane End Farm is on the left with Dane End Cottage on the right of frame. The very wet ground can be seen in the foreground after a night of heavy rain.

Richard Thomas