Birchanger Wood

Wood, Forest in Essex Uttlesford

England

Birchanger Wood

Birchanger Green Services At the busy M11/A120 interchange — Birchanger Green Services Credit: John Myers

Birchanger Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Essex, England. It spans an area of approximately 45 hectares and consists of a mixture of ancient woodland and newer plantations. The wood is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its rich biodiversity.

The woodland is characterized by a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and birch. These trees create a dense canopy, providing a habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna. Bluebells carpet the forest floor in spring, creating a stunning display of vibrant colors.

Birchanger Wood is home to a wide range of wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. The wood is a haven for birdwatchers, with species such as great spotted woodpeckers, nuthatches, and treecreepers frequently spotted. Mammals such as foxes, badgers, and squirrels also inhabit the woodland.

The wood has a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. There are also picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the wood, providing opportunities for relaxation and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Birchanger Wood is easily accessible, situated just off the M11 motorway, making it a convenient destination for both locals and visitors from further afield. The wood offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing a serene and natural environment for all to enjoy.

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Birchanger Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.881477/0.18073056 or Grid Reference TL5022. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Birchanger Green Services

At the busy M11/A120 interchange

John Myers

Dusk on the A120 near Stansted Airport

A view of the trunk A120 road, taken from a footbridge. Here, the A120 approaches the Birchanger interchange, where it has a junction with the M11 motorway. This image was taken at dusk on a late October day.

Malc McDonald

M11 at dusk, near Stansted Airport

A view over the M11 motorway, taken at dusk on a late October day. This view looks southwards towards junction 8, for Birchanger Green services and the A120.

Malc McDonald

Birchanger Green Services

Mark Anderson

Birchanger Green Services

Welcome Break operation at the junction of the M11 and A120, and close to Stansted Airport

Paul Harrop

Old Milestone by the B1383, Stansted Road, Birchanger

Carved stone post by the B1383 (was A11), in parish of Birchanger (Uttlesford District), 20m North of bus shelter, by the road, on East side of road. Erected by the Hockerill turnpike trust in the 19th century. An earlier photograph can be found here Link. Inscription reads:- LONDON 30 CAMBRIDGE 24 NEWMARKET 29 Essex HER. SMR Number: 15780 Link

Milestone Society National ID: EX_BSGC30

John V Nicholls

River Stort

N Chadwick

Limekiln Lane

N Chadwick

Glyn Hopkin Nissan, Bishop's Stortford

David Howard

High Street, Bishop's Stortford

These crossroads in the heart of the town are at the eastern end of High Street where it meets (clockwise) North Street, Bridge Street and Market Street. Most of the shops are on Market Street. Finery & Co are independent jewellers with shops in Saffron Walden and here in Bishop's Stortford.

Stephen McKay

Adnams, Bishop's Stortford

Adnams is a long-established brewing company based in Southwold. As well as a significant pub estate it runs a number of retail outlets selling beers, wines, spirits and other products. Most of these shops are in Suffolk and Norfolk but Bishop's Stortford has this one on High Street. The window display looks suitably festive.

Stephen McKay

High Street, Bishop's Stortford

The building on the corner of High Street and Basbow Lane dates from around 1360 with 16th century additions. Slaters a tailor, draper and undertaker was established here in 1601, changing its name to Tissimans in the late 19th century and later Alexandra Wood. It remained a gentleman's outfitters (although the undertaking side of the business evidently disappeared at some point) and claimed to be the oldest men's clothing establishment in the world. The business has now moved and the premises have been taken over by Adnams the Suffolk brewery.

Stephen McKay

St Michael's Churchyard, Bishop's Stortford

The churchyard outside the grade I listed 15th century St Michael's Church faces High Street with the Boar's Head, now a steak restaurant, opposite.

Stephen McKay

The Corn Exchange, Bishop's Stortford

An outsize Santa stands outside the grade II listed Corn Exchange which was built in 1828 to a design by Lewis Vulliamy. As well as a market place for agricultural products it has had various uses over the years including as a synagogue for Jewish refugees evacuated from London during the Second World War. It ceased trading as a corn exchange in 1959 and was threatened with demolition in the 1960s. Today, it houses a restaurant, bar and entertainment venue called 'Host'.

Stephen McKay

River Stort Navigation, Bishop's Stortford

This used to be the main channel of the River Stort through Bishop's Stortford town centre. Today this has been blocked off by the Jackson Square Shopping Centre and the main flow goes under Hockerill Bridge. This short arm allows boats to wind (turn) at the head of navigation.

Stephen McKay

Hockerill Cut, Bishop's Stortford

The Hockerill Cut is the end of navigation on the River Stort. The main channel of the river now flows this way but boats cannot go beyond the bridge.

Stephen McKay

Castle Park, Bishop's Stortford

Children's play equipment at the southern end of the park is seen here on a day that the forecasts had promised would be bright sunshine but in fact the thick cloud cover never lifted.

Stephen McKay