Colney Street

Settlement in Hertfordshire St. Albans

England

Colney Street

Low bridge over River Ver Credit: don cload

Colney Street is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles south of St Albans, it falls within the district of St Albans and the civil parish of St Stephen. The village is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, offering a peaceful and rural atmosphere.

Colney Street is primarily a residential area, characterized by a mix of traditional cottages and modern houses. The village has a close-knit community and a friendly ambiance, making it an ideal place for families and individuals seeking a tranquil lifestyle. The village is well-served by local amenities, including a post office, convenience stores, and a pub, catering to the daily needs of its residents.

The village benefits from its proximity to major road networks, with the M25 motorway and the A414 trunk road both easily accessible. This convenient location allows for easy commuting to nearby towns and cities such as London and Watford. Additionally, the village is served by regular bus services, providing further connectivity to surrounding areas.

Colney Street enjoys a rich history, with several historic buildings and landmarks scattered throughout the area. St Stephen's Church, a Grade II listed building dating back to the 12th century, stands as a testament to the village's heritage. The village also boasts beautiful natural surroundings, with numerous walking and cycling trails, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration.

Overall, Colney Street offers a charming and peaceful village lifestyle, combined with convenient access to amenities and transportation links. Its idyllic setting and strong sense of community make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quintessential English village experience.

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Colney Street Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.706958/-0.32937508 or Grid Reference TL1502. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Low bridge over River Ver

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Path around Island Pit

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Premier Inn St. Albans/Bricket Wood

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Bridge over the M25 near to Colney Street

Officially named the London Orbital and frequently derided as nothing more than a very big car park, the M25 is a 117-mile orbital motorway that encircles London; one of the world's biggest ring roads (Europe's second longest orbital road after the Berliner Ring, which is 122 miles). It is not, however, a continuous loop of motorway as the Dartford Crossing section (comprising the Dartford Tunnels and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge) over the Thames and its approach roads are designated as the A282. Constructed between 1975 and 1986, the M25 is reputedly the most expensive motorway Britain ever built, costing a total of £909m or roughly £7.5m per mile, but at the time of its planning, the demand for the road was considerably underestimated so that when it was finally completed in 1986, it was already out of date. Demand outstripped capacity within a few years and ever since then it's been very heavily congested. The M25 is one of the UK’s busiest motorways, carrying up to 200,000 vehicles and 10,000 HGVs per day (AADT - Annual Average Daily Traffic flow) on the section near to Heathrow Airport. Since its opening in the 1980s, the southern, western and eastern sections have been widened to largely dual four lane (D4M) standard, but much of the motorway retains its dual three lane road (D3M) cross-section as originally built. The M25 was home to England's first Variable Speed Limits on motorways between the A3 and M4 in the early 1990s. Link

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Footbridge over the Clockwise M25

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Pastoral Centre Broad Colney

The complex was once a convent, built in 1899 for an Anglican order. It was sold to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster in the mid-1970s and became a Retreat/Conference/Training Centre with residential accommodation.

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Footbridge at Ver Walk Drop Lane

The walk follows the River Ver northwards from this bridge. The boards are to prevent horses slipping and trapping their legs.

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Walk by the River Ver in Drop Lane.

For almost its whole length the walk is well shaded by mature trees.

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The Hansteads in Drop Lane Smug Oak.

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Moor Mill Inn Frogmore

The Mill was converted into a pub and hotel and the gardens have several streams and a weir for atmosphere

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Conversion of Pub to Offices Frogmore

This is an unusual reversal but at least the appearance was retained.

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Stepping stones across the River Ver Drop Lane.

The environment agency and others won't allow replacement of the missing stones. {Might cause a blockage of twigs } so walkers have to wade. OK for horse riders

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