The woodland has a wonderful mix of oak, hornbeam and silverbirch. Some large rhododendron bushes provide excellent cover for wildlife along the northern edge.

Patience Wood and the surrounding land is under the protection of the green belt and as such the numerous woodland species that can be found here have enjoyed a stable environment beyond the invasive urban spread. It is perhaps for this reason that there is much evidence of elusive woodland creatures thriving in Patience Wood.

Numerous animal trails are in evidence across the forest floor. The gnarled bark and fallen branches provide perfect nesting for birds of prey. Deer, stoat and weasels are all present.

A drainage ditch located in the centre of the woodland keeps the ground well drained.

There is a bench located close to some oak trees in the eastern section of the woodland. Please take some time to sit and take in the atmosphere whilst visiting.

A stoned bridal path leads the whole way to the wood from the highway providing year round vehicular access. This access is protected by lockable bollards to which the owner will be provided with a key.

An ideal wood for family forestry, observing wildlife and just getting away from modern day life.

The woodland is named after Patience Moffat. Local legend has it that "Little Miss Muffet" was Patience Moffat, daughter of Dr. Thomas Moffat (possibly Moffett or Moufet), who lived in the area from 1553 to 1604. He had invited a poet over for Christmas. During his stay he overheard Miss Moffat tell her father of how she was eating her curds and whey when a spider came down from the ceiling and frightened her. The poet made an alteration to the name Miss Moffat and wrote the rhyme. However, the traceable origins of the rhyme are murky, as it did not appear in a printed version until 1805. The local connection is celebrated by the inclusion of a spider's web in the badge of nearby Brookmans Park School.