Wildlife reserves · London
Fir and Pond Woods
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Fir and Pond Woods — nature reserve near Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Potters Bar · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Fir and Pond Woods is located in Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, with the postcode EN6 4DA. The nearest railway station is Potters Bar, which is 2.6 km away. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
Fir and Pond Woods is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 29 km². Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve near Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.6950°, -0.1560°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Fir and Pond Woods is a 29 hectare nature reserve in Potters Bar in Hertfordshire. It is managed by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. It is two separate woods, with Fir Wood connected by a short footpath to the large Pond Wood to the south. The site is a remnant of the ancient Enfield Chase, and it has woodland, meadows and wetlands, and diverse bird life. Turkey Brook passes a meadow at the southern end of Pond Wood. There is access from Coopers Lane Road opposite Hook Lane.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6950, -0.1560
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Welwyn Hatfield
- Parish
- Northaw and Cuffley
- Postcode
- EN6 4DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hertsmere
- Nearest railway station
- Potters Bar — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q21061883 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fir and Pond Woods (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Historic churches · 1.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fir and Pond Woods?
- Fir and Pond Woods is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN6 4DA), in the parish of Northaw and Cuffley.
- What is Fir and Pond Woods?
- Fir and Pond Woods — nature reserve near Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Fir and Pond Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Potters Bar, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN6 4DA.
- Is Fir and Pond Woods free to visit?
- Yes, Fir and Pond Woods is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fir and Pond Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Potters Bar, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN6 4DA.
- Are dogs allowed at Fir and Pond Woods?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.