Wildlife reserves · London
Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny
In or near Welham Green.
Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny — nature reserve in Hertfordshire, England.
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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 · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny is located in Hertfordshire, with the nearest railway station being Potters Bar, which is 1.2 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free. The postcode for sat-nav is EN6 3DQ.
About
Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: local nature reserve. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Hertfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.7057°, -0.2040°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny is a 7.4 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Potters Bar in Hertfordshire. It is owned and managed by Hertsmere Borough Council. The site is part of a parcel of land purchased in 1935 by Potters Bar Urban District Council. The southern area became the King George V Playing Fields, which are used for recreation, while the wood and meadow are managed for wildlife. Furze is an ancient name for gorse, and the wood has been managed for coppicing for over 300 years. It now provides a habitat for birds, and fallen branches are important for invertebrates. Lower Halfpenny Bottom is a meadow which was once the route of an old drovers' track. There is access from Cranbourne Avenue.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.7057, -0.2040
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Hertsmere
- Parish
- Hertsmere, unparished area
- Postcode
- EN6 3DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hertsmere
- Nearest railway station
- Potters Bar — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q19873408 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny Bottom (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny?
- Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN6 3DQ), in the parish of Hertsmere, unparished area.
- What is Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny?
- Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny — nature reserve in Hertfordshire, England.
- How do I get to Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny?
- The nearest railway station is Potters Bar, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN6 3DQ.
- Is Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny a listed building?
- Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny is officially recognised as local nature reserve listed.
- Is Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny free to visit?
- Yes, Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny is free to enter.
- How do I get to Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny?
- The nearest railway station is Potters Bar, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN6 3DQ.
- Are dogs allowed at Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.