The Coppice

Wood, Forest in Essex Epping Forest

England

The Coppice

Rolling Essex farmland Credit: N Chadwick

The Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in Essex, England. Spanning over a vast area, it is considered one of the most beautiful and serene forests in the region. The woodland is predominantly composed of native tree species such as oak, beech, birch, and pine, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem.

Visitors to The Coppice can enjoy a range of activities and attractions. The forest is crisscrossed with well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty on foot. These paths wind through ancient groves and dense undergrowth, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city life.

Wildlife enthusiasts will be delighted by the abundance of animals that call The Coppice their home. The forest provides a habitat for various species, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide variety of birdlife. It is not uncommon to spot rare and endangered species within the woodland, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and photographers.

The Coppice also boasts several picnic areas and designated camping spots, making it a perfect destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Its peaceful atmosphere and breathtaking scenery make it an ideal location for a leisurely stroll, a picnic, or simply to unwind and connect with nature.

Overall, The Coppice in Essex is a haven for nature enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of flora and fauna, tranquil walking paths, and a serene atmosphere. It is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.673868/0.092682607 or Grid Reference TQ4499. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rolling Essex farmland

N Chadwick

M25 The M25 is a 117 mile orbital motorway that encircles London. It was constructed between 1975 and 1986.
The motorway is not a continuous loop as a section to the East of London at The Dartford Crossing is an A-Road.
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M25

The M25 is a 117 mile orbital motorway that encircles London. It was constructed between 1975 and 1986. The motorway is not a continuous loop as a section to the East of London at The Dartford Crossing is an A-Road. Wikipedia; Link

Footpath by M25

Essex farmland

Subway below M25

Footpath under M25

Pylon

Gantry, M25

Mast

Woodland footpath

A few years ago I read a book by Mark Mason "Walking the lines" in which he walked the route of the London Underground lines, overground. I will repeat this visiting all 272 stations (some more than once). My route tries to follow the line of the railway as closely as possible, using footpaths and roads, deviations are made to make the walk more "interesting".

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Pylon, Epping Golf Course

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Mast, Gardeners Farm

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Epping Golf Course

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London Orbital Motorway approaching the Bell Common Tunnel

The proposed route of the motorway in this area was forced into a very narrow gap between the ecologically important Epping Forest to the south and the settlements to the north. The decision was therefore made to put the motorway underground. The tunnel, which is 470 metres long and is situated between junctions 26 and 27 of the motorway, was constructed between 1982 and 1984 using the cut and cover Link

method. It opened in January 1984 (at the same time as the Holmesdale Tunnel which is of similar construction). A major refurbishment scheme occurred in 2009.

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Bell Common Tunnel, M25 Clockwise

The proposed path for the motorway in this region was squeezed into a narrow gap between the ecologically important Epping Forest to the south and the settlements to the north. Due to this, the motorway was constructed underground in a tunnel that spans a length of 470 metres. This tunnel is situated between junctions 26 and 27 of the motorway. It was built between 1982 and 1984 using the cut-and-cover Link

method. The tunnel was opened to the public in January 1984, along with the Holmesdale Tunnel, which was constructed in a similar manner. A major refurbishment scheme was carried out in 2009.

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London Orbital Motorway (M26) near to Theydon Bois

Officially named the London Orbital and frequently derided as nothing more than a very big car park, the M25 is a 117-mile orbital motorway that encircles London; one of the world's biggest ring roads (Europe's second longest orbital road after the Berliner Ring, which is 122 miles). It is not, however, a continuous loop of motorway as the Dartford Crossing section (comprising the Dartford Tunnels and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge) over the Thames and its approach roads are designated as the A282. Constructed between 1975 and 1986, the M25 is reputedly the most expensive motorway Britain ever built, costing a total of £909m or roughly £7.5m per mile, but at the time of its planning, the demand for the road was considerably underestimated so that when it was finally completed in 1986, it was already out of date. Demand outstripped capacity within a few years and ever since then it's been very heavily congested. The M25 is one of the UK’s busiest motorways, carrying up to 200,000 vehicles and 10,000 HGVs per day (AADT - Annual Average Daily Traffic flow) on the section near to Heathrow Airport. Since its opening in the 1980s, the southern, western and eastern sections have been widened to largely dual four lane (D4M) standard, but much of the motorway retains its dual three lane road (D3M) cross-section as originally built. The M25 was home to England's first Variable Speed Limits on motorways between the A3 and M4 in the early 1990s. Link

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