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Fir and Pond Woods
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
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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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.
- 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.