Wain Wood, Scientific conservation site in North Hertfordshire, England
The woodland spans 19.2 hectares on a north-east facing slope, featuring pedunculate oak, sessile oak, and hornbeam trees across varied terrain.
This remnant of an ancient forest that extended from Hitchin to Hatfield became a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1986 under the Wildlife Act.
Local Quaker families from Hitchin regularly visited the woodland for nature observation, botany studies, and outdoor social gatherings throughout history.
Visitors can reach the woodland through a designated footpath starting at the bottom of Preston Hill in North Hertfordshire.
A disused pit in the center of the woodland, surrounded by ash and gean trees, creates a specific microhabitat for local wildlife species.
GPS coordinates: 51.91550,-0.28577
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:51
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