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Whitehouse Plain

Wood, Forest in Essex Epping Forest

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Whitehouse Plain

Bury Wood, Epping Forest (1)
Bury Wood, Epping Forest (1) Credit: Stephen Richards

Whitehouse Plain is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated in the picturesque region known as the Wood, Forest, the village offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike. Known for its natural beauty and charming rural atmosphere, Whitehouse Plain is surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills, and dense woodlands.

The village itself is small and close-knit, with a population of around 500 residents. The local community is known for its friendly and welcoming nature, making Whitehouse Plain a desirable place to live for those seeking a peaceful and tight-knit community.

One of the main attractions of Whitehouse Plain is its stunning natural surroundings. The Wood, Forest area offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking. The village is also home to several nature reserves, which are havens for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Despite its rural setting, Whitehouse Plain is well-connected to larger towns and cities in the region. The village has good transport links, with regular bus services and easy access to major road networks.

In terms of amenities, Whitehouse Plain has a small range of shops, including a grocery store and a few local businesses. Additionally, there is a charming village pub where locals and visitors can enjoy a drink or a meal in a relaxed setting.

Overall, Whitehouse Plain, Essex (Wood, Forest) is a picturesque and peaceful village that offers a beautiful natural environment, a tight-knit community, and easy access to amenities and nearby towns.

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Bury Wood, Epping Forest (1)
Bury Wood, Epping Forest (1)
Bury Wood, Epping Forest (2)
Bury Wood, Epping Forest (2)
Looking to Waltham Cross from Lippitts Hill Epping Forest (formerly known as Waltham Forest) is an ancient woodland north-east of London. As a former royal forest dating from the 12th century, it is managed by the City of London Corporation. The forest is 2,476 hectares in area, comprising woodland, grassland and open heath, forming a 19km long green corridor. [abstract from Wikipedia article: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epping_Forest" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epping_Forest">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ]
Looking to Waltham Cross from Lippitts Hill
Epping Forest (formerly known as Waltham Forest) is an ancient woodland north-east of London. As a former royal forest dating from the 12th century, it is managed by the City of London Corporation. The forest is 2,476 hectares in area, comprising woodland, grassland and open heath, forming a 19km long green corridor. [abstract from Wikipedia article: LinkExternal link ]
Butler's Retreat, Chingford A coffee shop on the edge of Epping Forest. Listed Grade II. The building on the extreme left is Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge.
Butler's Retreat, Chingford
A coffee shop on the edge of Epping Forest. Listed Grade II. The building on the extreme left is Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge.
The Owl public house, Loughton Visited during a walk in Epping Forest. A nice setting and fine inside but not the most architecturally distinguished building.
The Owl public house, Loughton
Visited during a walk in Epping Forest. A nice setting and fine inside but not the most architecturally distinguished building.
Butlers Retreat This restored barn on the edge of Epping Forest is now a cafe.
Butlers Retreat
This restored barn on the edge of Epping Forest is now a cafe.
Looking down Lippitts Hill, November 2023 The leaves are only now starting to turn in mid November, possibly due to a warm October.
Looking down Lippitts Hill, November 2023
The leaves are only now starting to turn in mid November, possibly due to a warm October.
Connaught Water The construction of this eight-acre ornamental lake started in 1883. It was enlarged in 1893 and the two islands made. Before this transformation, the area consisted of a small swampy pool fed by the drainage from Hill Wood, Fairmead Bottom and Thicket. The aim of the Conservators in the early days was to drain the Forest to improve it for Commoners' cattle and to increase access safely. The new lake was named after the newly appointed first Ranger of the Forest, the Duke of Connaught. The catchment area of Connaught Water is the woodland and plains northwards to High Beach from where the water is concentrated into two streams entering at the NE and NW corners of the lake.
Connaught Water
The construction of this eight-acre ornamental lake started in 1883. It was enlarged in 1893 and the two islands made. Before this transformation, the area consisted of a small swampy pool fed by the drainage from Hill Wood, Fairmead Bottom and Thicket. The aim of the Conservators in the early days was to drain the Forest to improve it for Commoners' cattle and to increase access safely. The new lake was named after the newly appointed first Ranger of the Forest, the Duke of Connaught. The catchment area of Connaught Water is the woodland and plains northwards to High Beach from where the water is concentrated into two streams entering at the NE and NW corners of the lake.
Horse paddock, High Beach Looking down off the Epping Forest ridge into the Lea valley
Horse paddock, High Beach
Looking down off the Epping Forest ridge into the Lea valley
High Beach Church High Beach Church in Epping Forest.
High Beach Church
High Beach Church in Epping Forest.
The River Ching Just about a mile from Chingford I was surprised at how small the river Ching was when I came across it walking section 19 of the London Loop. It is the river that gives Chingford its name.
The River Ching
Just about a mile from Chingford I was surprised at how small the river Ching was when I came across it walking section 19 of the London Loop. It is the river that gives Chingford its name.
The Robin Hood The Robin Hood roundabout is a major landmark on the Epping New Road, which runs through Epping Forest. For motorists (at least), this might be considered the centre point of the forest.
The Robin Hood
The Robin Hood roundabout is a major landmark on the Epping New Road, which runs through Epping Forest. For motorists (at least), this might be considered the centre point of the forest.
Earl's Path Pond This pond is the remains of 19th Century gravel workings. It is beside the Earl's Path and the Three Forests Way. The larger pond further South at Strawberry Hill is more attractive and is surrounded by woodland. Much of the woodland here is not "ancient", but has recovered after clearances.
Earl's Path Pond
This pond is the remains of 19th Century gravel workings. It is beside the Earl's Path and the Three Forests Way. The larger pond further South at Strawberry Hill is more attractive and is surrounded by woodland. Much of the woodland here is not "ancient", but has recovered after clearances.
Qvist's Oak on Warren Hill There are some fine, ancient pollarded oaks here. This is a high point on the Three Forests Way.
Qvist's Oak on Warren Hill
There are some fine, ancient pollarded oaks here. This is a high point on the Three Forests Way.
Old oak pollard on Warren Hill This is close to Qvist's oak. There are many other strange looking old pollards nearby.
Old oak pollard on Warren Hill
This is close to Qvist's oak. There are many other strange looking old pollards nearby.
Double decker bus on the High Road Taken at the junction with Ollards Grove and Old Station Rd. There are some good examples of suburban architecture nearby, but this part of the High Rd is not very attractive.
Double decker bus on the High Road
Taken at the junction with Ollards Grove and Old Station Rd. There are some good examples of suburban architecture nearby, but this part of the High Rd is not very attractive.
Fairmead Bottom Looking towards Fairmead Pond with the Epping New Road beyond. This area is now grazed by longhorn cattle as part of the Epping Forest management regime.
Fairmead Bottom
Looking towards Fairmead Pond with the Epping New Road beyond. This area is now grazed by longhorn cattle as part of the Epping Forest management regime.
Epping Forest near Rushey Plain hut Beech and oak are the main trees here. Many of the beeches are old, rather degenerate pollards. The large example here is partly collapsed.
Epping Forest near Rushey Plain hut
Beech and oak are the main trees here. Many of the beeches are old, rather degenerate pollards. The large example here is partly collapsed.
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Whitehouse Plain is located at Grid Ref: TQ4096 (Lat: 51.651498, Lng: 0.026844603)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Epping Forest

Police Authority: Essex

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