Sherrardspark Wood
Enjoy a walk or cycle around these pleasant bluebell woods near Welwyn Garden City. There's lots of footpaths for walkers and bridleways for cyclists to try. The area is great for wildlife. Look out for nuthatches, treecreepers, woodpeckers, thrushes, robins, tits and wrens. You may also see Muntjac Deer and foxes.
The Ayot Greenway runs through the woods so you can extend your exercise on this great rail trail. The shared cycling and walking path will take you east into Welwyn Garden City or west to Wheathampstead.
Postcode
AL8 7SU - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsSherrardspark Wood Ordnance Survey Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
Just to the east of the woods you can enjoy refreshments in the Red Lion pub. It's an attractive looking gastropub with beams, wood and stone floors, a large fireplace and Mediterranean-accented food. There's a good varied great menu and a nice courtyard and garden where you can sit outside on warmer days. You can find it at Digswell Hill with a postcode of AL6 9AJ for your sat navs.
Dog Walking
The woods are a fine place for dog walk and you will likely see other owners on your outing.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
A footpath runs south from the woods to Lemsford where there's nice views of the River Lea and a pretty weir. Near here there's also the Lemsford Springs Nature Reserve where there's good wildlife spotting opportunties. It's only about a 1 mile walk south from the woods so a nice option if you fancy continuing your exercise. You can follow the waymarked Welwyn Garden City Centenary Walk to the springs and then go onto visit other local highlights.
Near Lemsford there's also Stanborough Park where there's some lovely lakes and parkland to explore.
Just to the north west of the woods you will find the noteworthy village of Ayot St Lawrence. The village is notable for its connections with the playwright George Bernard Shaw and is the site of Shaw's Corner, his old residence. There's also a ruined 12th century church and a lovely pub which dates from the 14th century to see here. Near here there's Codicote where you can visit the nearby Hoo Park and enjoy some pretty bluebell woods and a rather fine old bridge over the River Mimram. The village is also very attractive with several timber framed buildings and a historic 16th century pub to admire.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
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Sherrardspark Wood – Entrance from Campus West Car Park Sherrardspark Wood consists of 200 acres of ancient woodland – with oak and hornbeam – and much wild life. It is close to the centre of Welwyn Garden City.
Lemsford mill and the River Lea. The mill is steeped in history, likely being one of the four mills recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. The mill has a long tradition of flour milling, with operations dating back to at least the 12th century. By the 19th century, the mill was under the tenancy of the Brocket Hall Estate, which was associated with prominent figures such as Lords Melbourne and Palmerston, who were both Prime Ministers during Queen Victoria's reign. This connection to historical estates and significant figures highlights the mill's importance not only in local industry but also in the broader historical landscape of the region. The mill continued to operate as part of the agricultural and economic life of the area, contributing to the sustenance of local communities over the centuries. Today, Lemsford Mill is recognised for its historical value and its role in the region's rich heritage.
Autumn colour by the pond.
Ayot Greenway in Sherrardspark Woods