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Footpath on western edge of Symondshyde Great Wood looking South
©Richard Mills
Dist:0.4km<br/>Taken from the edge of the disused car park and picnic area.
©Paul Barnett
Dist:0.4km<br/>Taken looking West from the road at TL199107, toward the entrance of what might win a prize for being Britain's Least Welcoming Picnic Area.
©Rob Hinkley
Dist:0.5km<br/>Woodcock Hill junction with Coopers Green Lane
©Shaun Ferguson
Dist:0.5km<br/>There is evidence of sand pit workings on both sides of the road.The trees in the distance are in Symondshydes Great Wood
©Jack Hill
Dist:0.6km<br/>
©Chris Reynolds
Dist:0.7km<br/>Looking North from TL188105, the path forking right into Symondshyde Great Wood
©Rob Hinkley
Dist:0.7km<br/>This bridleway runs between Woodcock Hill and Hammonds Lane, running along the western edges of Hill Wood, Hammonds Wood and Symondshyde Great Wood.
©Chris Reynolds
Dist:0.8km<br/>For history of farm see [[1272142]]
©Chris Reynolds
Dist:0.8km<br/>Nos 1 and 2 Fairfold's Farm Cottages were built as a timber framed farmhouse in the 15th or 16th century with cross wings probably added in the 17th century. This was later turned into two 2 cottages. It has gabled wings at each end, slightly projecting and with steep pitched roofs. Centre right section was probably an open hall when first built. http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Details/Default.aspx?id=163916&mode=quick In 1726 “Fearfull's Farm” was part of the Manor of Sandridge. The copyhold owner was John Huntsman and the tenant was Joseph Smith. The farm was a big one for the time at 229 acres. http://www.hertfordshire-genealogy.co.uk/data/topics/t064-sandridge-1726.htm#_ftn11 Members of the Thrale family were farmers there in the second half of the 18th century until the death of Thomas Thrale in 1813. Thomas was succeeded by his brother-in-law Charles Parsons, who was there until 1834. The next farmer recorded there was James Cole. Later in the 19th century members of the George Family also farmed there as did George Byles.
©Chris Reynolds
Dist:0.8km<br/>For history of this 15th/16th century farm see [[1272142]]
©Chris Reynolds
Dist:0.8km<br/>For history of this 15th/16th century farm see [[1272142]]
©Chris Reynolds
Dist:0.8km<br/>The Ordnance Survey shows a short length of footpath that runs close to the farm. While there is a finger post on the road the route is not clearly marked – but it runs between the hedge on the immediate left and the crop. The Woods in the distance are Sleeve Hall Wood and Hook's Wood.
©Chris Reynolds
Dist:0.9km<br/>By Symondshyde Farm the bridleway to Cromer Hyde
©Shaun Ferguson
Dist:0.9km<br/>Looking SE from TL194096 we see this grid square's important contribution to the nation's strategically important sand and gravel industry.
©Rob Hinkley

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