Boydens Hill

Hill, Mountain in Hertfordshire Hertsmere

England

Boydens Hill

The Mercure Hotel, Watford Credit: David Howard

Boydens Hill is a prominent hill located in Hertfordshire, England. Situated in the southeastern part of the county, it is part of the Chiltern Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The hill stands at an elevation of approximately 195 meters (640 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest points in Hertfordshire.

Boydens Hill is known for its picturesque landscape and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Covered in lush greenery, the hill is home to a variety of plant and animal species, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and hikers. Several walking trails crisscross the area, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its natural beauty.

The hill is also of historical significance, with evidence of human activity dating back thousands of years. Archaeological finds in the vicinity suggest that the area was inhabited during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. Additionally, the hill was once the site of a Roman villa, further adding to its historical importance.

Boydens Hill is easily accessible, with a road passing by its base. There are also parking facilities available for those who wish to visit. Its location near the towns of Watford and Hemel Hempstead makes it a convenient destination for locals and tourists alike.

Overall, Boydens Hill in Hertfordshire offers a combination of natural beauty, historical significance, and recreational opportunities, making it a must-visit location for those seeking to explore the charms of the English countryside.

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Boydens Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.664118/-0.32671464 or Grid Reference TQ1597. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Mercure Hotel, Watford

David Howard

Radlett Cricket Club

How strange that the Ordnance Survey map makes no mention of this long-established club, which regularly hosts Middlesex matches. And it seems that this is the first photo of the ground posted on Geograph. Radlett Cricket Club was established in 1884. This ground, Cobden Hill, has been the club's home since 1938 when it was bought by benefactor Miles Brunton on a 99-year lease. Middlesex CCC have used Radlett as their main outground since 2013 and it is also their training ground. From 1975 to 2013 the ground was used by Hertfordshire to host six Minor Counties matches and two MCCA Knockout Trophy matches. To the south of the main pitch lies an additional nursery ground known as Salter's Field.

Mark Percy

Pond, Aldenham Country Park

Bryn Holmes

Letchmore Heath

Viewed looking northwards across The Green towards the Three Horseshoes public house. Unfortunately the village pond was being dredged at the time of the photography and was surrounded by unsightly fencing.

Nigel Cox

Patchetts Green

The village sign is the nearer of the two, the far one being for The Three Compasses Public House. View taken looking eastwards from Hilfield Lane towards Pegmire Lane.

Nigel Cox

Elstree: Footpath to Hilfield Lane

Viewed looking eastwards.

Nigel Cox

M1 Motorway

Viewed looking north westwards towards Junction 5 from the Sandy Lane overbridge.

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Round Bush

Centre of this small village with the eponymous pub in view.

Nigel Cox

Elstree: A41 Tylers Way (North Western Avenue)

Viewed looking north westwards where it runs parallel to the M1 Motorway.

Nigel Cox

Elstree Aerodrome

Until 1933, Aldenham House (now Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School) in TQ1696 was the residence of the Gibbs family. The estate was then turned into a country club, which included a polo ground. At the time, large numbers of the polo players had their own aircraft. The present aerodrome started as a grass field to cater for their needs, together with a small hangar. During the Second World War, the concrete runway was laid, together with the present hangars, and the aerodrome was used for modifying Wellington bombers. Today it is a busy general aviation airfield, including flight training and pleasure trips. Over 100 aircraft are based at the approximate 30 hectare site, and the single runway is about 650 metres long. This photo was taken at the western end of that runway. Curiously the OS mapping shows 2 public rights of way across the runway in two different locations. The registration of this aircraft was G-KCIN, and the pilot was practising landing and take-off manoeuvres. No doubt someone will be able to identify what type of aircraft it was...! 27 March 2007: A fellow Geographer informs me that the aircraft was a Piper PA-28-161 Warrior, and that it was re-registered from G-CDOX about a month previous to my photograph.

Nigel Cox

Radlett: The Ridgeway

Viewed looking eastwards.

Nigel Cox

Radlett: Kendals Close

Viewed looking north from Battlers Green Drive.

Nigel Cox

Radlett: Little Kendals Wood

Viewed looking west along the footpath from Watling Street.

Nigel Cox

Radlett: Watling Street

The Roman builders of Watling Street appear to have had a slight wobble here as the road deviates slightly from a straight line in several places in this vicinity. Viewed looking north towards Radlett, this used to be the old A5 but has now been downgraded to the A5183.

Nigel Cox

Radlett: Access road to Kendal Hall Farm

Also a public footpath and viewed looking eastwards.

Nigel Cox

M1 Motorway

Viewed looking northwards from the new bridleway crossing at the A41 overbridge, between Junctions 4 and 5.

Nigel Cox

Letchmore Heath: The footpath to Patchetts Green

Viewed looking west towards Patchetts Green.

Nigel Cox

Letchmore Heath: The Pond

Viewed looking northwards across The Pond towards the Three Horseshoes public house. The unsightly fencing mentioned in the earlier photo has now been removed.

Nigel Cox

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Boydens Hill is located at Grid Ref: TQ1597 (Lat: 51.664118, Lng: -0.32671464)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: Hertsmere

Police Authority: Hertfordshire