Green Knoll

Hill, Mountain in Hertfordshire Three Rivers

England

Green Knoll

Swanning About on the Grand Union From Common Moor Lock looking North East. — Swanning About on the Grand Union Credit: RG

Green Knoll is a prominent hill located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Standing at an elevation of approximately 240 meters, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. This hill, also known as Green Knoll Hill or simply Green Knoll, is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers seeking a peaceful and scenic retreat.

The hill is characterized by its lush green vegetation, which is a result of the fertile soil and favorable climate in the region. It is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, including wildflowers, grasses, and several species of birds. The diverse ecosystem of Green Knoll makes it an ideal spot for nature walks, hiking, and wildlife observation.

Green Knoll is easily accessible by foot, with several well-maintained trails leading to its summit. The paths wind through picturesque meadows and woodlands, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. At the top of the hill, visitors are rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including rolling hills, quaint villages, and distant landmarks.

In addition to its natural beauty, Green Knoll also holds historical significance. It is believed to have been a site of ancient settlements, with archaeological evidence suggesting human activity in the area dating back thousands of years. The hill's strategic location made it an ideal vantage point during various periods of history, and remnants of defensive structures can still be found in the vicinity.

Overall, Green Knoll in Hertfordshire is a captivating destination that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and historical significance. It provides a serene escape from the bustling city life and invites visitors to connect with nature while enjoying the stunning vistas it has to offer.

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Green Knoll Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.63022/-0.44459192 or Grid Reference TQ0793. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Swanning About on the Grand Union

From Common Moor Lock looking North East.

Lot Mead Lock

The Station at Croxley Green

See the upper windows are open so someone works there.

Jack Hill

Office Buildings at Business Park Tolpits Lane Rickmansworth

The anonymous office buildings are slightly forbidding

Jack Hill

Mount Vernon Hospital Northwood

This building looks recent but I don't know its function

Jack Hill

Mount Vernon Hospital Northwood

By contrast this doctor's practice is a building erected perhaps in 1940

Jack Hill

The Gate Pub at Northwood.

I think this pub was sited at the entrance to the town.

Jack Hill

Rickmansworth: Main Avenue, Moor Park

Viewed looking downhill and eastwards towards the only shops in this exclusive housing estate, Moor Park railway station is beyond the trees at the end of the road.

Nigel Cox

Metropolitan Line railway between Rickmansworth and Moor Park

A southbound Metropolitan Line train approaches the Croxleyhall Farm Bridge from the Rickmansworth direction (and for those who collect such things, no, I did not get its number!). These tracks are shared between London Underground and Chiltern Railways. The London Underground trains go to and from Amersham and Baker Street and Aldgate, and the Chiltern Line trains run from London Marylebone to and from Aylesbury. The tracks leading to the right in front of the train go to Watford along a short section of track that is only used for early morning and late evening train positioning movements, forming one side of the "Croxley Triangle".

Nigel Cox

Metropolitan Line railway between Watford and Moor Park

A northbound Metropolitan Line train approaches Croxley station on the Watford branch from the Moor Park direction (and for those who collect such things, no, I did not get its number!). This is one side of the "Croxley Triangle", and the image was taken from the overbridge by the signal box.

Nigel Cox

Rickmansworth: Saints and Sinners

The tower and spire of St Marys Church overlook The Feathers Public House in this view taken looking southwards in Church Street.

Nigel Cox

Grand Union Canal: Lock Number 81: Batchworth Lock

Lock Number 81 on the Grand Union Canal is the one on the right, as viewed from the London Road overbridge. The lock on the left is Salter's Cut Lock leading to a short stub of canal along the River Chess. It was built in 1805 by the brewer Samuel Salter to enable access by canal to his brewery, and was later used to allow boats to reach the Rickmansworth gasworks. Compare this image with Neil's TQ0694 : Batchworth Lock No 81, Grand Union Canal, with side lock taken from more or less the same location in 1977.

Nigel Cox

Bend on the Grand Union

A bend on the Grand Union by the old John Dickinsons paper mill.

Jim Bain

Old Redbrick buildings, Rickmansworth

Fine old redbrick buildings at the North end of the High street. The nearest one is the Coach and Horses public house

Jim Bain

Croxley Common Moor

An SSSI in which over 140 species of plants have been discovered, the moor is grazed during the summer months. This view was taken looking northwards towards Croxley Green and the Grand Union Canal.

Nigel Cox

Grand Union Canal: near Croxley Common Lock

New canalside residential development replacing the old Croxley paper mill, viewed looking north eastwards from Croxley Common Lock.

Nigel Cox

River Gade, Croxley Common Moor

Viewed looking south westwards and downstream, the Grand Union Canal is just beyond the bushes on the right.

Nigel Cox

Ebury Way, Croxley

Ebury Way viewed looking west under the Metropolitan Line bridge towards Rickmansworth, with a southbound underground train about to cross. Ebury Way follows the trackbed of the long dismantled railway line from Watford to Rickmansworth. Opened in 1862, it was shortly afterwards taken over by the London & North Western Railway, but was an early victim of the post-war Nationalization of the railways, closing to passenger traffic in 1952. It is now a popular route for cyclists.

Nigel Cox

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Green Knoll is located at Grid Ref: TQ0793 (Lat: 51.63022, Lng: -0.44459192)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: Three Rivers

Police Authority: Hertfordshire