Commonwood

Settlement in Hertfordshire Three Rivers

England

Commonwood

Sarratt Village The green stretches from this pond up a slope for perhaps half a mile.
Sarratt Village Credit: Jack Hill

Commonwood is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Situated approximately 35 miles north of London, the village is nestled amidst the picturesque Chiltern Hills, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and scenic setting.

With a population of around 500 residents, Commonwood is known for its tight-knit community and welcoming atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, featuring a mix of traditional cottages and modern homes, all surrounded by lush green countryside.

Commonwood benefits from its close proximity to the neighboring towns of Rickmansworth and Watford, which provide a range of amenities including supermarkets, shops, and leisure facilities. The village itself, however, offers limited amenities, consisting of a local pub and a village hall where community events and gatherings take place.

The village is renowned for its natural beauty, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The surrounding area is dotted with charming woodlands, meadows, and country parks, making it an ideal location for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Commonwood is well-connected to major transportation links, with the M25 motorway just a short drive away, providing easy access to London and other parts of the country. The nearest railway station is Rickmansworth, which offers regular services to London and other destinations.

Overall, Commonwood offers a peaceful and idyllic countryside retreat, providing a perfect balance between rural living and access to urban amenities.

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Commonwood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.693197/-0.488053 or Grid Reference TL0400. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sarratt Village The green stretches from this pond up a slope for perhaps half a mile.
Sarratt Village
The green stretches from this pond up a slope for perhaps half a mile.
Sarratt Village This view is taken with my back to the pond looking up the slope
Sarratt Village
This view is taken with my back to the pond looking up the slope
Sarratt Village This picture confirms that the village has houses and a shop as well as the green.
Sarratt Village
This picture confirms that the village has houses and a shop as well as the green.
Garden Centre in Chipperfield This centre is in the middle of the village
Garden Centre in Chipperfield
This centre is in the middle of the village
Sarratt: Buckshill Bottom valley A dry valley viewed looking eastwards from a footpath to Newhall Farm near Sarratt.
Sarratt: Buckshill Bottom valley
A dry valley viewed looking eastwards from a footpath to Newhall Farm near Sarratt.
Belsize: The Plough Public House, Dunny Lane Belsize was at one time a winner of Hertfordshire's Best Kept Hamlet award
Belsize: The Plough Public House, Dunny Lane
Belsize was at one time a winner of Hertfordshire's Best Kept Hamlet award
Sarratt: The Green Viewed looking westwards towards the former Cricketers Public House which is now a Blubeckers Eating House
Sarratt: The Green
Viewed looking westwards towards the former Cricketers Public House which is now a Blubeckers Eating House
Chipperfield: Commonwood House, Commonwood Viewed from Commonwood Lane.
Chipperfield: Commonwood House, Commonwood
Viewed from Commonwood Lane.
Chipperfield Common Viewed looking westwards along the main footpath.
Chipperfield Common
Viewed looking westwards along the main footpath.
Chipperfield Common: The pink pond The startling colour is caused by an infestation of, I think, duckweed. Answers on a postcard please..!
Chipperfield Common: The pink pond
The startling colour is caused by an infestation of, I think, duckweed. Answers on a postcard please..!
Chipperfield: The Old School Cottages Built of flint with brick facings, these are on The Common. The Chipperfield village website is here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.chipperfield.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.chipperfield.org.uk/">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>
Chipperfield: The Old School Cottages
Built of flint with brick facings, these are on The Common. The Chipperfield village website is here LinkExternal link
Chipperfield: Lone tree in farmland off Bucks Hill road Viewed looking eastwards.
Chipperfield: Lone tree in farmland off Bucks Hill road
Viewed looking eastwards.
Chipperfield: Bridleway between Hunton Bridge and Bucks Hill Viewed looking westwards.
Chipperfield: Bridleway between Hunton Bridge and Bucks Hill
Viewed looking westwards.
Chipperfield: Bridleway between Hunton Bridge and Bucks Hill Viewed looking northwards up the dry valley.
Chipperfield: Bridleway between Hunton Bridge and Bucks Hill
Viewed looking northwards up the dry valley.
Kings Langley: Langley Lodge Lane Viewed looking eastwards with Sunbury Hill Farm to the left.
Kings Langley: Langley Lodge Lane
Viewed looking eastwards with Sunbury Hill Farm to the left.
Commonwood Common Crossroads finger post on Commonwood Common at the junction of Red Lion Lane (to Sarratt), Plough Lane (to Belsize), Commonwood Lane (to Commonwood), and Bottom Lane (to Chandlers Cross).
Commonwood Common
Crossroads finger post on Commonwood Common at the junction of Red Lion Lane (to Sarratt), Plough Lane (to Belsize), Commonwood Lane (to Commonwood), and Bottom Lane (to Chandlers Cross).
Chipperfield: War Memorial & The Two Brewers Viewed looking westwards across Chipperfield Common, The Two Brewers has its own website here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.twobrewers.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.twobrewers.com/">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> The village sign on the common is just visible to the left.
Chipperfield: War Memorial & The Two Brewers
Viewed looking westwards across Chipperfield Common, The Two Brewers has its own website here LinkExternal link The village sign on the common is just visible to the left.
Chipperfield: The Windmill Public House Located on Windmill Hill.
Chipperfield: The Windmill Public House
Located on Windmill Hill.
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Commonwood is located at Grid Ref: TL0400 (Lat: 51.693197, Lng: -0.488053)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: Three Rivers

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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Commonwood
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
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Turning Loop
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