Pond Wood

Wood, Forest in Middlesex Welwyn Hatfield

England

Pond Wood

Church of St Thomas A Becket, Northaw It&#039;s there if you look closely — Church of St Thomas A Becket, Northaw Credit: David Howard

Pond Wood, located in Middlesex, England, is a picturesque woodland area that encompasses approximately 40 acres of land. Situated near the town of Wood, this forested area is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and locals looking to enjoy the tranquility of the outdoors.

The wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, birch, and beech, which create a dense canopy overhead. This canopy provides shade and shelter for an array of wildlife species, making Pond Wood a haven for birds, mammals, and insects. Visitors can often spot squirrels scurrying through the treetops or hear the melodious songs of various bird species.

The highlight of Pond Wood is undoubtedly its namesake feature, a serene pond located towards the center of the woodland. The pond serves as a watering hole for local wildlife and provides a peaceful spot for visitors to relax and enjoy the surrounding nature. It is also home to a variety of aquatic plants, adding to the beauty and biodiversity of the area.

The wood is crisscrossed with well-maintained footpaths, making it easily accessible for walkers and hikers. These paths lead visitors through the heart of the woodland, allowing them to explore its hidden corners and discover the many wonders it has to offer.

Overall, Pond Wood in Middlesex is a cherished natural gem, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its diverse ecosystem, tranquil pond, and well-marked trails make it an ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking a serene escape in the heart of the English countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.689689/-0.15140518 or Grid Reference TL2700. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church of St Thomas A Becket, Northaw

It's there if you look closely

David Howard

Northaw Green and memorial

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Judge's pub, Northaw

Finally fully open after the lockdowns

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Closed shop on High Street, Potters Bar

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About to join the M25 from the A111

Rob Purvis

Potters Bar bus garage

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Potty's car park on Barnet Road, Potters Bar

Potty's is on the corner of the road and is a pancake house.

David Howard

Shops on Hatfield Road, Potters Bar

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Allure hairdressers on Hatfield Road, Potters Bar

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Potters Bar - Eunice & Franklin topple scaffolding

On Friday (18/2/22) as Storm Eunice swept across the UK, this upper section of Potters Bar High Street was closed as a large construction of scaffolding was teetering, and some had already fallen along (I believe) with part of the building's roof. I don't know if the road was later re-opened, but in the small hours of Monday (21/2/22) Storm Franklin went one better - bringing down a whole section of the scaffolding and spraying it across the High Street into Oakmere Park on the opposite side of the road. Needless to say, the road is definitely closed again and I would think it will remain that way for quite some time.

Rob Farrow

Northaw Road West

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M25 at Junction 24 (Potters Bar)

Officially named the London Orbital and frequently derided as nothing more than a very big car park, the M25 is a 117-mile orbital motorway that encircles London; one of the world's biggest ring roads (Europe's second longest orbital road after the Berliner Ring, which is 122 miles). It is not, however, a continuous loop of motorway as the Dartford Crossing section (comprising the Dartford Tunnels and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge) over the Thames and its approach roads are designated as the A282. Constructed between 1975 and 1986, the M25 is reputedly the most expensive motorway Britain ever built, costing a total of £909m or roughly £7.5m per mile, but at the time of its planning, the demand for the road was considerably underestimated so that when it was finally completed in 1986, it was already out of date. Demand outstripped capacity within a few years and ever since then it's been very heavily congested. The M25 is one of the UK’s busiest motorways, carrying up to 200,000 vehicles and 10,000 HGVs per day (AADT - Annual Average Daily Traffic flow) on the section near to Heathrow Airport. Since its opening in the 1980s, the southern, western and eastern sections have been widened to largely dual four lane (D4M) standard, but much of the motorway retains its dual three lane road (D3M) cross-section as originally built. The M25 was home to England's first Variable Speed Limits on motorways between the A3 and M4 in the early 1990s. Link