Cattlegate Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire Welwyn Hatfield

England

Cattlegate Wood

Cattlegate Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 60 hectares, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The wood is situated near the village of Cuffley, just a short distance from the bustling town of Potters Bar.

The woodland is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. These trees provide a canopy overhead, offering shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife species. Visitors to Cattlegate Wood can expect to see an array of birds, such as woodpeckers, buzzards, and owls, as well as small mammals like foxes and squirrels.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, making it an ideal location for walking, jogging, or cycling. The tranquil atmosphere and peaceful surroundings also make it a popular spot for picnicking or simply enjoying the beauty of nature.

Additionally, Cattlegate Wood is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its rich biodiversity. It boasts a diverse range of plant species, including bluebells, wild garlic, and primroses, which create stunning displays of color during springtime.

Overall, Cattlegate Wood offers a tranquil and immersive experience for visitors, providing a haven of natural beauty and a chance to connect with the great outdoors.

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Cattlegate Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.694345/-0.12570571 or Grid Reference TL2901. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Northaw Road West

David Howard

East Ridgeway, Cuffley

Richard Vince

The Ridgeway, Cuffley (1)

Richard Vince

Public footpath off The Ridgeway, Cuffley

Part of the Hertfordshire Way.

Richard Vince

Clockwise M25, Enfield

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

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SABRE

David Dixon

Christmas scene in Cuffley

David Howard

Fire down below

But it appears to be agricultural and monitored, so everything is all right, isn't it?

Robin Webster

Burnt Farm Ride

The surface changes here, tarmac northwards, just 'mac' to the south. Public bridleway Cheshunt 17.

Robin Webster

Crossways south of Burnt Farm

Burnt Farm Ride runs left and right, bridleway Cheshunt 17 to the left, bridleway Cheshunt 70 to the right. Straight on beyond the junction is bridleway Cheshunt 73. Viewed from footpath Cheshunt 59.

Robin Webster

Farm track crosses gas pipeline

The track is public footpath Cheshunt 59.

Robin Webster

Tree in field west of Burnt Farm

Robin Webster

Bridge over Cuffley Brook

A curious structure, looking like a cattle grid was incorporated in the bridge, and then there was a partial change of heart. Public footpath Cheshunt 59 crosses.

Robin Webster