Bovingdon Green

Settlement in Hertfordshire Dacorum

England

Bovingdon Green

Dry valley north east of Codmore Wood Road
Dry valley north east of Codmore Wood Road Credit: Peter S

Bovingdon Green is a small hamlet located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Situated approximately 30 miles northwest of London, it falls within the district of Dacorum. The settlement is nestled in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and countryside.

The hamlet is characterized by its quaint and idyllic charm, with a small cluster of traditional cottages and houses. Bovingdon Green is primarily a residential area, and its population is relatively small.

Despite its size, Bovingdon Green benefits from a close-knit community, with residents taking pride in their neighborhood. The hamlet offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, providing an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The nearby area offers a range of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. The surrounding countryside is ideal for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. Additionally, Bovingdon Green is within close proximity to Ashridge Estate, a vast National Trust parkland, which offers stunning natural beauty and historic sites.

While Bovingdon Green itself does not boast many amenities, the neighboring village of Bovingdon provides essential services such as shops, pubs, and a primary school. The hamlet is well-connected to surrounding towns and cities, with good transportation links including nearby motorways and train stations.

In summary, Bovingdon Green is a charming, rural hamlet in Hertfordshire, offering a peaceful lifestyle and access to beautiful countryside. Its small size and close-knit community make it an ideal place for those seeking a tranquil retreat.

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Bovingdon Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.707656/-0.5396893 or Grid Reference TL0102. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dry valley north east of Codmore Wood Road
Dry valley north east of Codmore Wood Road
Grazing sheep near Ashridge Farm
Grazing sheep near Ashridge Farm
House entrance on Blackwell Hall Lane
House entrance on Blackwell Hall Lane
Junction on Leyhill Road
Junction on Leyhill Road
Leyhill Common Looking towards The Swan pub
Leyhill Common
Looking towards The Swan pub
Row of trees on Leyhill Common
Row of trees on Leyhill Common
Cricket Club Pavilion Ley Hill Cricket Club Pavilion on Leyhill Common
Cricket Club Pavilion
Ley Hill Cricket Club Pavilion on Leyhill Common
Chiltern Heritage Trail Chiltern Heritage Trail heading to the B4505
Chiltern Heritage Trail
Chiltern Heritage Trail heading to the B4505
Cross Roads in Flaunden Sign posts are not designed for car drivers ok for a horse and cart
Cross Roads in Flaunden
Sign posts are not designed for car drivers ok for a horse and cart
Shalowes Farm, Flaunden Farm yards always seem to be empty places
Shalowes Farm, Flaunden
Farm yards always seem to be empty places
St Mary Magdalene  at Flaunden An interesting use of flint infill to the brick quoins.
St Mary Magdalene at Flaunden
An interesting use of flint infill to the brick quoins.
The Green Dragon, Flaunden The sign board and figurehead were purely graphic.
The Green Dragon, Flaunden
The sign board and figurehead were purely graphic.
Hockley Farm  residential conversion  Near Ley Hill What an interesting map location to have.
Hockley Farm residential conversion Near Ley Hill
What an interesting map location to have.
Bovingdon Raceway The stock car and banger racing circuit on the former World War II Bovingdon Airfield. Full details of the circuit, meetings, etc., can be found here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.spedeworth.co.uk/raceways/bovingdon.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.spedeworth.co.uk/raceways/bovingdon.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Bovingdon Raceway
The stock car and banger racing circuit on the former World War II Bovingdon Airfield. Full details of the circuit, meetings, etc., can be found here LinkExternal link
Bovingdon: The Bell and The Bull Public Houses Bovingdon was once a centre of straw plaiting for hatmakers in Luton. Looking south eastwards down the High Street, The Bell is the near public house on the left, with The Bull the next building but one.
Bovingdon: The Bell and The Bull Public Houses
Bovingdon was once a centre of straw plaiting for hatmakers in Luton. Looking south eastwards down the High Street, The Bell is the near public house on the left, with The Bull the next building but one.
Bovingdon: Longcroft Lane Hedge flailing was in progress just down the lane in this view taken looking northwards from the junction with Chipperfield Road.
Bovingdon: Longcroft Lane
Hedge flailing was in progress just down the lane in this view taken looking northwards from the junction with Chipperfield Road.
Belsize: Woodman's Wood Beech woodland at the eastern end of the wood, named after the nearby Woodman's Farm one suspects.
Belsize: Woodman's Wood
Beech woodland at the eastern end of the wood, named after the nearby Woodman's Farm one suspects.
Bovingdon: Holly Hedges Lane Aptly named and looking south eastwards towards Belsize.
Bovingdon: Holly Hedges Lane
Aptly named and looking south eastwards towards Belsize.
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Bovingdon Green is located at Grid Ref: TL0102 (Lat: 51.707656, Lng: -0.5396893)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: Dacorum

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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