Loverswalk Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire East Hertfordshire

England

Loverswalk Wood

Road junction, Potters Green Rowney Lane meets Whitehill. — Road junction, Potters Green Credit: Robin Webster

Loverswalk Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 20 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst the lush greenery. The wood is situated near the village of Hertingfordbury, just a short distance from Hertford.

As visitors enter Loverswalk Wood, they are greeted by a well-maintained footpath that winds its way through the dense forest. Towering oak, beech, and birch trees dominate the landscape, creating a captivating canopy of foliage that provides shade during the summer months. The undergrowth is abundant with bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

The wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it a haven for nature lovers. Birdwatchers can spot various species, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and robins, while small mammals like squirrels and rabbits can often be seen scurrying through the underbrush. Loverswalk Wood is also known for its population of butterflies and insects, which thrive in the favorable habitat.

Walking through Loverswalk Wood is a delightful experience, with the soothing sounds of birdsong and the rustling of leaves accompanying every step. The wood is a popular spot for leisurely strolls, picnics, and even dog walking, as it offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Loverswalk Wood is a charming woodland that showcases the natural beauty of Hertfordshire. Its rich biodiversity, well-maintained footpaths, and serene ambiance make it an ideal destination for those seeking solace in nature.

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Loverswalk Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.852747/-0.040503007 or Grid Reference TL3518. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road junction, Potters Green

Rowney Lane meets Whitehill.

Robin Webster

View WNW from Rowney Lane

The green patch in the middle is the extremity of Whitehill golf course, most of which is below the brow of the hill on the right.

Robin Webster

Potter's Hall

Melvyn Cousins

Rowney Priory

Entrance to Rowney Priory from Rowney Lane

Melvyn Cousins

Standon Green End Farm

This farm straddles four grid squares, TL 3520, 3620,3519, 3619. This picture is mainly on grid TL3620

Melvyn Cousins

Sacombe: Watershed drainage ditch near Rowney Priory

This is the start of a drain that flows westwards into Dane End Tributary and thence via the River Beane into the River Lee. Behind the photographer the drainage is to the east and via the River Rib into the Lee. Rowney Lane passes along the watershed and the OS show a height of 116 metres above sea level on the road.

Nigel Cox

Sacombe: Rowney Lane

Rowney leads from Sacombe Green to Rowney Priory. The OS show a height of 116 metres above sea level along the lane in this vicinity.

Nigel Cox

Sacombe: Lowgate Lane Roman Road

Lowgate Lane leading to Lowgate Farm forms a section of a secondary Roman Road, which linked the settlements of the region. Unlike the major roads such as Watling Street and Ermine Street, which were built to allow the strategic movement of military forces soon after the Roman Conquest and maintained thereafter as a tool of the provincial government, these lesser routes are generally thought to have developed in the second and third centuries AD to serve the emerging pattern of urban and rural settlement. Such roads, sometimes formalising far older routes, are thought to have been the responsibility of local government, and their construction emphasises the importance that the territorial capital (in this case Verulamium) placed on providing effective links between town and country. This section is now a Public Byway.

Nigel Cox