Salmon Mead Spring

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire East Hertfordshire

England

Salmon Mead Spring

Building new section of the A120 This will bypass Little Hadham. The original section of the A120 follows a Roman road. — Building new section of the A120 Credit: Bikeboy

Salmon Mead Spring is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Situated within a larger forest area, this charming wood is known for its tranquil atmosphere and natural beauty.

Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, Salmon Mead Spring boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The wood is predominantly made up of oak and beech trees, which create a dense canopy overhead, providing shade and a sense of seclusion. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, adding bursts of color to the scenery.

The highlight of Salmon Mead Spring is its eponymous spring, which bubbles up from the ground and meanders through the wood. This crystal-clear stream provides a refreshing source of water for the local wildlife and adds to the overall charm of the woodland. Visitors can enjoy the soothing sounds of the babbling brook and even catch glimpses of small aquatic creatures that call the stream home.

The wood is teeming with wildlife, including a diverse range of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. It is also home to mammals like deer, foxes, and badgers, which can sometimes be spotted during dawn or dusk.

Salmon Mead Spring offers a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the wood at their own pace. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a jog, or a more challenging hike, there are options to suit all levels of fitness and interests.

Overall, Salmon Mead Spring is a haven of tranquility and natural beauty, providing a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Salmon Mead Spring Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.901792/0.10517848 or Grid Reference TL4424. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Building new section of the A120

This will bypass Little Hadham. The original section of the A120 follows a Roman road.

Bikeboy

Building new section of the A120, looking east

This will bypass Little Hadham. The original section of the A120 follows a Roman road.

Bikeboy

Patmore Heath

Patmore Heath is an example of grass heathland, now a scarce habitat in the south east of England. The heath is an SSSI, managed by The Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, and covers about 9 hectares. There are several ponds, the southernmost of which is viewed here. Link

for further information.

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River Ash near Gravesend

Gravesend, Hertfordshire, that is! Viewed looking northwards and upstream, the river channel is dry for most of the year, water only being present when groundwater reaches the surface in the winter, or in flash floods.

Nigel Cox

Albury

The finest village football pitch complete with dugouts for the management, railings to keep the spectators in order, and there is a pavilion, not in the photo, too. The tower of the 13th Century Church of St. Mary The Virgin is visible above the trees. The very informative and active village website can be found here Link

Nigel Cox

Clapgate

Clapgate village viewed looking northwards towards the crossroads. This is an inadvertent near-repeat of an old photo on the Albury Village website, Link

with the building on the right showing in both.

Nigel Cox