Wildlife reserves · London
Balls Wood
Balls Wood — 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
- Hertford East · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Balls Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Hertfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.7778°, -0.0475°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Balls Wood is a 58.5-hectare (145-acre) nature reserve managed by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust in Hertford Heath in East Hertfordshire. The wood was purchased by the Trust from the Forestry Commission. The northern part has mature coppiced hornbeams together with ash and field maple. There are breeding birds such as great spotted woodpeckers and sparrowhawks. The site also has open rides which provide a habitat for insects such as white admiral butterflies and wild flowers including bluebells, wood anemones and early purple orchids. There are many ponds which support aquatic invertebrates. There is access by going along The Roundings from London Road past Hertford Heath nature reserve, turning right along Elbow Lane and left into Balls Wood.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7778, -0.0475
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Hertford Heath
- Postcode
- SG13 7PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxbourne
- Nearest railway station
- Hertford East — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q19587086 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Balls Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balls Wood?
- Balls Wood is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG13 7PZ), in the parish of Hertford Heath.
- Is Balls Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Balls Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balls Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Hertford East, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG13 7PZ.
- Are dogs allowed at Balls Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.