Foxholes Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire East Hertfordshire

England

Foxholes Wood

Holy Trinity Church, Throcking The Church has an unusual tower which was rebuilt in 1660. Local legend has it that the original was damaged by Cromwell's Artillery. English Heritage has given £78,000 to repair the leaking roof and the collapsing floors of the tower.
Holy Trinity Church, Throcking Credit: Melvyn Cousins

Foxholes Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 45 hectares, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The wood is situated near the village of Hertingfordbury, just a short drive from the town of Hertford.

The woodland is characterized by its diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, hornbeam, and sweet chestnut, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem. Visitors can explore the numerous well-maintained trails that wind through the wood, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Foxholes Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. It provides a habitat for species such as deer, badgers, foxes, woodpeckers, and a multitude of bird species. Birdwatchers can spot species such as nuthatches, treecreepers, and tawny owls, among others.

The wood also boasts a diverse range of plant life, with bluebells carpeting the forest floor in the spring, creating a stunning display of color and beauty. Other wildflowers, ferns, and fungi can also be found throughout the wood, adding to its natural charm.

Visitors to Foxholes Wood can take advantage of the various amenities available, including picnic areas, benches, and information boards providing educational insight into the wood's flora and fauna. The wood is managed by a local conservation organization, ensuring that it is well-preserved and accessible to the public.

Overall, Foxholes Wood offers a peaceful and enchanting natural environment, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a slice of nature's beauty in the heart of Hertfordshire.

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Holy Trinity Church, Throcking The Church has an unusual tower which was rebuilt in 1660. Local legend has it that the original was damaged by Cromwell's Artillery. English Heritage has given £78,000 to repair the leaking roof and the collapsing floors of the tower.
Holy Trinity Church, Throcking
The Church has an unusual tower which was rebuilt in 1660. Local legend has it that the original was damaged by Cromwell's Artillery. English Heritage has given £78,000 to repair the leaking roof and the collapsing floors of the tower.
Safely Gathered In Even straw has a value.  After the wheat has gone to make bread the straw is kept to feed animals over the winter.  In the barn there are large cylindrical bales and traditional rectangular bales.  The reason for both types of baling is to meet the needs of different customers.  A small stable run by a single person will only be able to handle small rectangular bales.
Safely Gathered In
Even straw has a value. After the wheat has gone to make bread the straw is kept to feed animals over the winter. In the barn there are large cylindrical bales and traditional rectangular bales. The reason for both types of baling is to meet the needs of different customers. A small stable run by a single person will only be able to handle small rectangular bales.
Bush Wood The lane leads to Hyde Hall Farm.
Bush Wood
The lane leads to Hyde Hall Farm.
The hamlet of Mill End, Herts. This shows the start of Mill End, travelling north.
The hamlet of Mill End, Herts.
This shows the start of Mill End, travelling north.
Thatched Cottages A pleasant surprise on reaching Southern Green, was to find this group of thatched cottages.
Thatched Cottages
A pleasant surprise on reaching Southern Green, was to find this group of thatched cottages.
Road and Footpath Junction This is where the public road becomes a series of footpath's and farm tracks. The signpost shows Offley Green to be behind the camera (to the North West).
Road and Footpath Junction
This is where the public road becomes a series of footpath's and farm tracks. The signpost shows Offley Green to be behind the camera (to the North West).
Holy Trinity, Throcking, Herts
Holy Trinity, Throcking, Herts
New chicken sheds at Lye End Farm
New chicken sheds at Lye End Farm
View towards Ellen Green
View towards Ellen Green
Wood Farm, Southern Green
Wood Farm, Southern Green
Lodge Farm, Southern Green
Lodge Farm, Southern Green
A Study in Catenary Curves
A Study in Catenary Curves
A Little Wood in a Wheat Field
A Little Wood in a Wheat Field
Hazards of harvest time A high load of straw had left a lot of straw behind and had brought down a few tree limbs, as this one here.
Hazards of harvest time
A high load of straw had left a lot of straw behind and had brought down a few tree limbs, as this one here.
Cottered church St. John the Baptist's.
Cottered church
St. John the Baptist's.
Throcking Road, Cottered
Throcking Road, Cottered
Approaching Baldock Road in Cottered
Approaching Baldock Road in Cottered
Baldock Road at the junction of White Hill
Baldock Road at the junction of White Hill
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Foxholes Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL3230 (Lat: 51.959554, Lng: -0.069820054)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: East Hertfordshire

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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