Rec climb Watford/ Hunting for uk gems.

[nathan marshall]

toward the rick, bout 3-500 yards down from the bridge over the canal:thumbup1:

 

im gonna take the camera out this afternoon and have a look for a few of the contenders and take photos.

[nathan marshall]

as said i would get a few pictures of possible trees on for the rec climb, i went for a stroll today though the woods to capture these giants,

 

i also got a few of the oaks from within the park. the snow has been lovely round here.

[nathan marshall]

doing a bit of research of some of the trees we are planning on climbing.

the avenue of limes were planted in 1672.

the whole wood was declared a SSSI in 1954.

 

pretty impressive

[Adam Bourne]

Really looking forward to this trip Nathen they look amazing, even more so in the snow

[nathan marshall]

Really looking forward to this trip Nathen they look amazing, even more so in the snow

 

it was something else today a real eye opener and not too many people were about a lovely winters walk all i need now is a dog to take on a walk.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

the big plane by the wier on the canal bridge is a tricky climb and massive, watch out for the large deadwood portions!

 

the SSSI was awarded for pycnoporus cinnabarinus at the time there was only four records within the U.K if my memory serves me well. a few more these days, not all of the wood is designated SSSI but should be

[nathan marshall]

Right just a few quick things getting ready for a good ole climbing day down in watford, well whos coming ?? i would like to have an idea of numbers but by all means its an open invite for all us tree climbing arbtalkers.

 

i will post up where we will be meeting but its the wippendell woods car park just off grove mill lane, we will probably meet at 10 is everyone cool with that or a bit earlier.

 

on the 2nd of feb

 

as it is a public woods im sure there will be people walking past may ask a few questions so i think it will be a good idea we all bring lids just looks a bit better and we dont want any injurys.

 

after all we are looking for UK gems, whos got a few tape measures. i do have a 50M one but its pants.

 

Im bringing my kelly kettle as well for some hot drinks bring your own mugs. you all may want to bring lunch as well as its a drive to go and get food.

 

awaiting your replys

 

nathan:thumbup1:

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

I will try to be there, snow has held me up so maybe behind at the time but 99% likely I will arrive.

[Joe Loggs]

I will be there Nathan.

[dexta]

Hope to be able to make it,I have got a long tape. Will confirm nearer date