<Stanmore Country Park Nature Trail
Post 11: The large oak tree to the right is at least 200 years old, much older than the smaller trees that surround it. Until 1950 Stanmore Country Park comprised open fields separated by hedges, and this tree stood in a hedge. The routes of the hedges can still be made out, delineated by these giant oaks that dwarf the 60 year old trees around them.

The path ahead crosses the Cloisters Brook then climbs steps up onto Wood Farm. If you do not know Wood Farm, it is worth going to the top of the steps to get the impression of this very different site. However the Stanmore Country Park nature trail turns right here onto the narrow path leading past the old oak.

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