Battle's Wood

Wood, Forest in Essex Uttlesford

England

Battle's Wood

The Street, Manuden Credit: David Howard

Battle's Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Essex, England. Situated near the village of Battlesbridge, the wood covers an area of approximately 35 hectares. It is primarily composed of mixed broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, beech, and birch, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem.

The wood boasts a rich history, dating back to the early medieval period when it served as a hunting ground for the nobility. Its name is derived from the Battle family, who owned the land in the 18th century. Today, Battle's Wood is open to the public and managed by the local council, offering a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts and visitors alike.

The woodland features a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. The paths wind through the trees, offering glimpses of the surrounding countryside and providing opportunities for bird watching and wildlife spotting. The wood is home to a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, tawny owls, and various songbirds.

In addition to its natural beauty, Battle's Wood also offers recreational amenities such as picnic areas, benches, and designated areas for outdoor activities. The wood is a popular spot for families, dog walkers, and nature lovers, providing a serene environment for relaxation and enjoyment of the outdoors.

Overall, Battle's Wood in Essex is a charming woodland, steeped in history and abundant in natural beauty. With its diverse flora and fauna, well-maintained trails, and tranquil atmosphere, it is a true gem for those seeking a peaceful escape in the heart of the English countryside.

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Battle's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.932785/0.1476507 or Grid Reference TL4728. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Street, Manuden

David Howard

Houses on The Street, Manuden

Ginns Road, Berden

St Nicholas's Church

Bearden Village Hall

Coming into Berden

Footpath to Little London

On the map, anyway, no sign on the ground

Philip Jeffrey

Looking over the field to St Nicholas

Philip Jeffrey

Harcamlow Way

A 141 mile long figure-of-eight walk, mainly on tracks and green lanes passing many places of historic interest, crossing low hills, woods and arable land via Standon and Manuden to meet the cross-over point at Newport. It continues through Saffron Walden and over the low Bartlow Hills to Horseheath and the Fleam Dyke, to enter Cambridge, the return route passing through Melbourn and Chrishall to Newport, continuing via Debden, Thaxted, Takeley and Hatfield Forest. The waymarked Five Parishes Millennium Boundary Walk (15 miles) is a circular route using part of the Harcamlow Way at Tilty. The waymarked Wimpole Way (11 miles and on OS mapping) Way goes across farmland and through the villages of Caldecote and Kingston to the eighteenth-century Wimpole Hall and Park and is part of the Harcamlow Way. With the Clopton Way it links the Greensand Ridge Walk with Cambridge.

N Chadwick

Farmland, Manuden

Taken looking west from a public footpath. The house is at TL4850626434.

Janine Forbes

The Old Maltings, Manuden, Essex

There are many old buildings in Manuden and this lovely timber-framed building was once the maltings. The white building, further along this row, was once a bakery. These stand directly north of the parish church.

Robert Edwards