Broomfield Spring

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire East Hertfordshire

England

Broomfield Spring

Stapleford : St Mary the Virgin View from the village playing field. Stapleford Church is Grade II* listed building, described at this <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1089119?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1089119?section=official-listing">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Stapleford : St Mary the Virgin Credit: Jim Osley

Broomfield Spring is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Nestled within the county's stunning countryside, this tranquil haven covers an area of approximately 50 acres. The woodland is part of the larger Broomfield Estate and provides a haven for nature enthusiasts, walkers, and those seeking a peaceful escape from the bustling city life.

The forest is primarily made up of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and birch, which create a rich and diverse ecosystem. The dense canopy provides shade, allowing for the growth of a variety of flora on the forest floor, including bluebells, wood anemones, and wild garlic. These wildflowers create a vibrant display during the spring months, attracting a plethora of insects and birds.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, making it easily accessible to visitors. The paths wind their way through the forest, leading to hidden clearings, babbling streams, and small ponds. These bodies of water provide a habitat for amphibians and water-loving creatures, adding to the biodiversity of the area.

Broomfield Spring is renowned for its rich wildlife, offering sightings of deer, foxes, and a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers and owls. The forest is also home to a diverse range of smaller mammals, such as bats, shrews, and voles.

The management of Broomfield Spring is carried out by local conservation groups, ensuring that the woodland remains a haven for wildlife and a place for visitors to enjoy its natural beauty. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, birdwatching, or simply a moment of tranquility, Broomfield Spring offers a serene escape into nature's embrace.

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Broomfield Spring Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.83859/-0.10450864 or Grid Reference TL3017. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stapleford : St Mary the Virgin View from the village playing field. Stapleford Church is Grade II* listed building, described at this <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1089119?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1089119?section=official-listing">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Stapleford : St Mary the Virgin
View from the village playing field. Stapleford Church is Grade II* listed building, described at this LinkExternal link.
Stapleford Primary School Former National school built in 1872.
Stapleford Primary School
Former National school built in 1872.
Stapleford : tower, St Mary the Virgin Stapleford Church is Grade II* listed building, described at this <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1089119?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1089119?section=official-listing">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Stapleford : tower, St Mary the Virgin
Stapleford Church is Grade II* listed building, described at this LinkExternal link.
St Andrew & St Mary's church
St Andrew & St Mary's church
Footpath from the churchyard to Watton House
Footpath from the churchyard to Watton House
Playing field and tennis courts at Watton at Stone
Playing field and tennis courts at Watton at Stone
Chain Walk going into town
Chain Walk going into town
Footpath to Stonyhills
Footpath to Stonyhills
Angry skies, Widow Bushes near Stapleford
Angry skies, Widow Bushes near Stapleford
Bluebells in Row Wood
Bluebells in Row Wood
Great Gobions Farm Entrance to the farm.  The track to the right is a public bridleway.
Great Gobions Farm
Entrance to the farm. The track to the right is a public bridleway.
Conservation Walks Marker Post marking the route and showing a map of a local conservation walk.  The section it is indicating does not appear as a footpath on the OS map.
Conservation Walks Marker
Post marking the route and showing a map of a local conservation walk. The section it is indicating does not appear as a footpath on the OS map.
Hertford Loop near Watton at Stone Looking along the cutting of the railway line from Hertford as it approaches Watton at Stone.
Hertford Loop near Watton at Stone
Looking along the cutting of the railway line from Hertford as it approaches Watton at Stone.
Road to Watkin's Hall Farm No through road but a part of the Hertfordshire Chain Walk network.  The crops have long since been harvested, but the trees stand proud against the late summer sky.
Road to Watkin's Hall Farm
No through road but a part of the Hertfordshire Chain Walk network. The crops have long since been harvested, but the trees stand proud against the late summer sky.
Perry Wood farm
Perry Wood farm
Great Gobions Farmhouse Originally C17 or earlier but rebuilt around 1800. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-356223-great-gobions-farm-house-stapleford-hert" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-356223-great-gobions-farm-house-stapleford-hert">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for entry in British Listed Buildings.
Great Gobions Farmhouse
Originally C17 or earlier but rebuilt around 1800. See LinkExternal link for entry in British Listed Buildings.
Track from Gobions Farm towards Watton at Stone
Track from Gobions Farm towards Watton at Stone
Sharp turn near Row Wood
Sharp turn near Row Wood
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Broomfield Spring is located at Grid Ref: TL3017 (Lat: 51.83859, Lng: -0.10450864)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: East Hertfordshire

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

What 3 Words

///rested.dusty.skins. Near Watton at Stone, Hertfordshire

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