Lady's Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire Stevenage

England

Lady's Wood

Parishes Mead. Parishes mead is a newer development on the east side of Stevenage. There is a mixture of private and social housing here. — Parishes Mead. Credit: Robin Hall

Lady's Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Spread across an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a stunning example of an ancient forest that has been preserved for centuries. The wood is situated in a rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and meadows, providing a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

The wood is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy during the summer months, offering shade and shelter to a diverse range of flora and fauna. In spring, the forest floor comes alive with an array of wildflowers, such as bluebells and primroses, adding bursts of color to the landscape.

Lady's Wood is not only a haven for nature enthusiasts but also offers recreational opportunities for visitors. There are several well-maintained walking trails that wind through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails are suitable for all levels of fitness, ranging from leisurely strolls to more challenging hikes.

The wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide range of bird species. Birdwatchers can spot woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds as they go about their activities. The serene setting of Lady's Wood also makes it an ideal spot for bird photography and nature observation.

Overall, Lady's Wood is a natural gem in Hertfordshire, offering a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and an opportunity to connect with the beauty of the English countryside.

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Lady's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.882615/-0.15543005 or Grid Reference TL2722. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Parishes Mead.

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

Robin Hall

Harwood Park Crematorium.

I took this photograph just before attending a funeral here. Note the blue sky. Within 20 minutes the sky was black, it started thundering and hailing - just as the congregation started on "morning has broken". Just like a scene from "The Exorsist or The Omen.

Robin Hall

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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Football pitches

These are to the north west of the running track.

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Footbridge over Stevenage Brook.

This footpath runs parallel to and within 30 yards of the main Stevenage - Hertford Road.

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Shops in Kenilworth Close.

Supermarket, newsagent, Chinese takeaway and alternative therapist.

Robin Hall

Church of St Peter, Broadwater.

One of a series of three photos taken from within a couple of hundred yards of each other. Church shops and flats. A whole community?

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Flats on Broadwater Avenue

Most housing in this area consists of two storey houses but there are a number of blocks of flats like this.

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Broadwater Avenue shops

Very busy local shops in the same style as several other Stevenage neighbourhood centres.

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Longmeadow Evangelical Church

Many of Stevenage's churche seem to thrive and this is one of them.

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St Mary's Church, Aston

The church is built of flint with stone dressings on the nave and chancel and the roofs are covered with copper.

John Sanderson

Aston Water Tower

The Water Tower and surrounding countryside from the lane to Aston End

John Sanderson

St Marys, Shephall

St Mary's Shephall is a lovely little old church in the middle of a sprawl of 20th century buildings.

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Shephalbury Park Primary School.

This small area of Stevenage is stuffed with schools of all sizes and ages.

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Grace Community Church.

I'm not sure what one of these is and it is not quite where the OS say it is. It's round the corner.

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Peartree Spring Infants and Junior Schools.

Just up the road from the Grace Community Church on busy Hydean Way.

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Heathcote School

It is clear to me that the problem with photographing schools is that if done during the daytime you run the risk of attracting attention that you don't want. By night it is too dark. And you can't get close enough really most of the time.

Robin Hall