Beavers' Wood

Wood, Forest in Essex Uttlesford

England

Beavers' Wood

St. Mary's church, Strethall, Essex Almost entirely obscured by trees, Strethall church stands by a farm in a remote part of north Essex. The church dates back to the 11th century and has a Saxon nave with a fine Saxon chancel arch. The chancel and tower are 15th century.
St. Mary's church, Strethall, Essex Credit: Robert Edwards

Beavers' Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Essex, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this ancient forest is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers alike. The wood is known for its impressive diversity of flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife.

The woodland is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide a stunning display of colors during autumn. The dense canopy created by these towering trees casts an enchanting shade over the forest floor, creating a cool and serene atmosphere.

Walking through Beavers' Wood, visitors can spot a wide range of wildlife. The wood is home to a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, which can be heard chirping and singing throughout the day. Squirrels scamper up and down tree trunks, while rabbits and deer graze in the open meadows.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its beauty. These trails are suitable for all levels of hikers, from beginners to experienced outdoor enthusiasts. Along the way, informative signposts provide interesting facts about the wood's history, geology, and the various species of plants and animals that call it home.

Beavers' Wood is not only a place of natural beauty but also plays an important role in conservation efforts. The wood is carefully managed to preserve its ecological balance, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy its splendor. It provides a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquility and beauty of nature.

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Beavers' Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.021792/0.16573001 or Grid Reference TL4838. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St. Mary's church, Strethall, Essex Almost entirely obscured by trees, Strethall church stands by a farm in a remote part of north Essex. The church dates back to the 11th century and has a Saxon nave with a fine Saxon chancel arch. The chancel and tower are 15th century.
St. Mary's church, Strethall, Essex
Almost entirely obscured by trees, Strethall church stands by a farm in a remote part of north Essex. The church dates back to the 11th century and has a Saxon nave with a fine Saxon chancel arch. The chancel and tower are 15th century.
Old house at Catmere End, Strethall, Essex
Old house at Catmere End, Strethall, Essex
Seamans Farm, Littlebury Green, Essex
Seamans Farm, Littlebury Green, Essex
Green Farm, Littlebury Green, Essex
Green Farm, Littlebury Green, Essex
North Essex countryside near Elmdon An autumn view from the Icknield Way long-distance path.
North Essex countryside near Elmdon
An autumn view from the Icknield Way long-distance path.
Stream at Long Lane Bridge Stream alongside the B1039 at Long Lane Bridge swollen by recent heavy rain.
Stream at Long Lane Bridge
Stream alongside the B1039 at Long Lane Bridge swollen by recent heavy rain.
Farm buildings at New Farm Farm buildings at New Farm on the b1039 near Littlebury green
Farm buildings at New Farm
Farm buildings at New Farm on the b1039 near Littlebury green
The road to Littlebury Green Road to Littlebury Green from the B1039
The road to Littlebury Green
Road to Littlebury Green from the B1039
Communications tower near Littlebury Green Communications tower near Littlebury Green, almost certainly a mobile phone repeater.
Communications tower near Littlebury Green
Communications tower near Littlebury Green, almost certainly a mobile phone repeater.
Some path near Strethall Picture of a path and tree in top NE corner of the grid square. Best picture of the ones I took, as this square is just fields, and landscape shots were pretty hazy due to the clouds and it being quite a dark day.
Some path near Strethall
Picture of a path and tree in top NE corner of the grid square. Best picture of the ones I took, as this square is just fields, and landscape shots were pretty hazy due to the clouds and it being quite a dark day.
St Peter's, Littlebury Green St Peter's was set up as a chapel of ease to save residents the trek to the parish church in Littlebury.  It was assembled from a kit which came complete with stained glass windows.
St Peter's, Littlebury Green
St Peter's was set up as a chapel of ease to save residents the trek to the parish church in Littlebury. It was assembled from a kit which came complete with stained glass windows.
Public byway to Free Wood and beyond
Public byway to Free Wood and beyond
An old farm building, southwest of Littlebury Green
An old farm building, southwest of Littlebury Green
The southern end of Essex Hill This is the road that links the B1039 with Elmdon village.
The southern end of Essex Hill
This is the road that links the B1039 with Elmdon village.
Strethall: St Mary Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. For more about Strethall, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html">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> .
Strethall: St Mary
Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. For more about Strethall, see LinkExternal link .
Strethall: St Mary's church tower Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. The churchyard is small and there are lots of trees, so it's not easy to get a picture of the whole building. For more about Strethall, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html">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> .
Strethall: St Mary's church tower
Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. The churchyard is small and there are lots of trees, so it's not easy to get a picture of the whole building. For more about Strethall, see LinkExternal link .
Strethall: St Mary - the porch Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. For more about Strethall, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html">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> .
Strethall: St Mary - the porch
Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. For more about Strethall, see LinkExternal link .
Strethall: St Mary Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. The churchyard is small and there are lots of trees, so it is difficult to get a picture of the whole building, especially from the shadows on a bright September morning. For more about Strethall, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html">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> .
Strethall: St Mary
Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. The churchyard is small and there are lots of trees, so it is difficult to get a picture of the whole building, especially from the shadows on a bright September morning. For more about Strethall, see LinkExternal link .
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Beavers' Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL4838 (Lat: 52.021792, Lng: 0.16573001)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Uttlesford

Police Authority: Essex

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Located within 500m of 52.021792,0.16573001
Access: yes
Leisure: playground
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Bus Stop
Thomas Walk
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 52.0246266/0.1697607
Bus Stop
Thomas Walk
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1500IM996AA
Naptan Bearing: NE
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Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan Landmark: Thomas Walk
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
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Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 10:45
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Post Box Design: type_m
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: CB11 60
Royal Cypher: EIIR
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Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.0238877/0.1671492
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 52.0243795/0.1683921
Telephone
Defibrillator
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: inside old red phone box in Littlebury Green
Emergency: defibrillator
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Payment Telephone Cards: yes
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Lat/Long: 52.023782/0.1666981
Teapond Grove
Place: locality
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Littlejohn's Grove
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 52.0199025/0.1706914
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 6
Lat/Long: 52.0240217/0.1673282
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