Broxbourne and Bencroft Woods

On Site Facilities

• Car Park (Free)
• Disabled Access
• Dogs Welcome
• Pushchair Friendly Paths

Park Information

Part of Hertfordshire’s only National Nature Reserve (NNR) and also recognised as a Special Area of Conservation of European importance, the Woods are home to a host of woodland wildlife including iconic species such as Purple Emperor, Great Crested Newt and the newly returned Woodcock.

The woods are part of a wider, very large area of Sessile Oak and Hornbeam woodland at the northernmost part of its natural range. Both woods contain protected Sites of Special Scientific Interest, one area in Broxbourne Wood undergoing significant restoration to a more open landscape with grazing animals.

Both woods have waymarked walking routes with Broxbourne Woods home to an Easy Access Sculpture Trail. Further information on these and how to access the 17.5km National Nature Reserve (NNR) Trail, can be found in the leaflet here. 

How to get here

There are 2 small car parks serving each woodland area.

Broxbourne East Car Park, Disabled Parking Available. Off Pembridge Lane, Broxbourne. Directions here

Broxbourne West Car Park, Disabled Parking Available. Off  Brickendon Green, Directions here

Bencroft East Car Park, Directions here

Bencroft West Car Park, Directions here

Further information on public transport is available here: www.intalink.org.uk and www.nationalrail.co.uk 

Cycling access from White Stubbs Lane