New Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire East Hertfordshire

England

New 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

New Wood, located in Hertfordshire, England, is a picturesque forested area that attracts nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. Covering an expansive area, this woodland is renowned for its diverse flora and fauna, making it an important ecological site within the region.

The forest's dense canopy is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide shelter and food for a wide variety of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape during the spring and summer months.

Numerous walking trails wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These paths provide an opportunity to spot various woodland creatures, such as deer, foxes, and a variety of bird species. Additionally, the forest is home to several designated picnic areas, offering visitors a chance to relax and enjoy their surroundings.

New Wood is also a popular destination for outdoor activities such as cycling and horse riding. The well-maintained trails and bridleways provide ample opportunities for enthusiasts to explore the forest on wheels or horseback.

Managed by the local forestry commission, New Wood is dedicated to preserving its natural heritage. Conservation efforts are in place to protect and enhance the forest's biodiversity, ensuring that future generations can enjoy its beauty and ecological significance.

Overall, New Wood in Hertfordshire is a stunning forested area, offering a tranquil retreat from urban life. Whether it's for a leisurely walk, a picnic with loved ones, or a chance to immerse oneself in nature, this woodland provides a captivating experience for all who visit.

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New Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.903689/-0.14835966 or Grid Reference TL2724. 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.
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.
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.
Parishes mead is a newer development on the east side of Stevenage. There is a mixture of private and social housing here.
Fortuna Close One of the more modern parts of Stevenage and with some more imaginative building - three storeys!
Fortuna Close
One of the more modern parts of Stevenage and with some more imaginative building - three storeys!
Ferrier Rd This could be any road in this area.  Plans seem to have been bought as a job lot.
Ferrier Rd
This could be any road in this area. Plans seem to have been bought as a job lot.
War memorial - Walkern. Stuck out in rather an odd place.  It sits in the grass triangle at a junction just outside of Walkern.  There are no houses or other buildings in the immediate vicinity.
War memorial - Walkern.
Stuck out in rather an odd place. It sits in the grass triangle at a junction just outside of Walkern. There are no houses or other buildings in the immediate vicinity.
Baron's Grove. This photo taken from the bridleway.  The trees look as though they are shrouded in mist because they are.
Baron's Grove.
This photo taken from the bridleway. The trees look as though they are shrouded in mist because they are.
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.
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.
Aston Water Tower The Water Tower and surrounding countryside from the lane to Aston End
Aston Water Tower
The Water Tower and surrounding countryside from the lane to Aston End
The Crown, Aston End
The Crown, Aston End
Just Outside Stevenage On the Stevenage boundary, looking across TL2725 from Stevenage Road and you are in open country.
Just Outside Stevenage
On the Stevenage boundary, looking across TL2725 from Stevenage Road and you are in open country.
Aston war memorial. Next door to the church.
Aston war memorial.
Next door to the church.
River Beane near Aston (1) Viewed looking downstream from the footbridge over the ford on Ford Lane, the river bed is totally dry here.

Please compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5916512">TL2823 : River Beane near Aston (2)</a> taken nearly 10 years later!
River Beane near Aston (1)
Viewed looking downstream from the footbridge over the ford on Ford Lane, the river bed is totally dry here. Please compare with TL2823 : River Beane near Aston (2) taken nearly 10 years later!
Fairlands Valley Park
Fairlands Valley Park
Fairlands Valley Park lake looking north from the top edge of the large lake
Fairlands Valley Park lake
looking north from the top edge of the large lake
St Mary, Aston, Herts
St Mary, Aston, Herts
St Mary, Aston, Herts
St Mary, Aston, Herts
St Mary, Aston, Herts - East end
St Mary, Aston, Herts - East end
St Mary, Aston, Herts - Window
St Mary, Aston, Herts - Window
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New Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL2724 (Lat: 51.903689, Lng: -0.14835966)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: East Hertfordshire

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.903689,-0.14835966
Aston End
Place: village
Wikidata: Q427078
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Note: Signpost here points north as bridleway and nothing to the south (this disagrees with the hertfordshire_county_council_prow_gis_data.
Lat/Long: 51.9041402/-0.1505282
Pub
The Crown
Addr City: Stevenage
Addr Housenumber: 56
Addr Postcode: SG2 7HD
Addr Street: Long Lane
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Landuse: farm
Note Retag: CS #48756035
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Landuse: farm
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Note: Marker post for "Circular Walk Town to Country No 3"
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 51.9027846/-0.150626
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 09:00
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Power: pole
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Material: wood
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 51.9041547/-0.1462074
Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Source: GPS, observation
Lat/Long: 51.900938/-0.150032
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 51.9042853/-0.1461956
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