Poplars Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Hertfordshire Stevenage

England

Poplars Pond

Chells Park Stevenage Sunrise 19/01/2024 The golden red sunrise taken in Chells Park in Stevenage. — Chells Park Stevenage Sunrise 19/01/2024 Credit: Andy Steele

Poplars Pond is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Hertfordshire, England. It is a small body of water encompassed by lush greenery, situated amidst the beautiful countryside. This serene pond is a popular destination for nature lovers, offering a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The pond itself is relatively small, with a surface area of approximately 2 acres. It is surrounded by a diverse array of vegetation, including tall poplar trees that lend their name to the pond. The presence of these trees provides a shady canopy, which offers relief on hot summer days.

The water in Poplars Pond is crystal clear and home to a variety of freshwater species. The pond is teeming with aquatic life, including fish, frogs, and various species of waterfowl. Visitors can often spot ducks gliding across the water's surface, while dragonflies flit about the reeds that fringe the pond's edge.

The pond is a haven for birdwatchers, as it attracts a plethora of bird species. Visitors may be lucky enough to catch sight of kingfishers, herons, and even the occasional swan. The surrounding marshland also provides a habitat for a range of other wildlife, such as otters, voles, and water voles.

Poplars Pond offers opportunities for leisure activities such as fishing and boating. Anglers can cast their lines in the hope of catching perch, roach, or tench. The pond is also a popular spot for picnickers and walkers, with several footpaths meandering through the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Poplars Pond is a tranquil and idyllic location, perfect for those seeking a peaceful escape amidst nature's beauty.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.8955/-0.1582162 or Grid Reference TL2623. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Chells Park Stevenage Sunrise 19/01/2024

The golden red sunrise taken in Chells Park in Stevenage.

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Hydean Way Shops

Typical of local shops in Stevenage new town. Above a parade of shops including a small supermarket, take away food outlet and Post Office there are maisonettes accessed from the rear. To the right there are 2/3 bedroomed homes.

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Fairlands Valley Park

This large lake is used by sailors and fishermen. This photo is taken facing south. To the rear there are two smaller lakes. The park is very popular in the summer.

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Parishes Mead.

Parishes mead is a newer development on the east side of Stevenage. There is a mixture of private and social housing here.

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Ferrier Rd

This could be any road in this area. Plans seem to have been bought as a job lot.

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Ridlins Athletics Track

This photo of the Ridlins Athletics track shows the west corner and the Bert Hill stand. The back of the stand has space for community groups such as playgroups.

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Football pitches

These are to the north west of the running track.

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Longmeadow Evangelical Church

Many of Stevenage's churche seem to thrive and this is one of them.

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St Mary's Church, Aston

The church is built of flint with stone dressings on the nave and chancel and the roofs are covered with copper.

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Aston Water Tower

The Water Tower and surrounding countryside from the lane to Aston End

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The Crown, Aston End

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St Marys, Shephall

St Mary's Shephall is a lovely little old church in the middle of a sprawl of 20th century buildings.

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Shephalbury Park Primary School.

This small area of Stevenage is stuffed with schools of all sizes and ages.

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Grace Community Church.

I'm not sure what one of these is and it is not quite where the OS say it is. It's round the corner.

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Peartree Spring Infants and Junior Schools.

Just up the road from the Grace Community Church on busy Hydean Way.

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Heathcote School

It is clear to me that the problem with photographing schools is that if done during the daytime you run the risk of attracting attention that you don't want. By night it is too dark. And you can't get close enough really most of the time.

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