Fannfield Wood

Wood, Forest in Essex

England

Fannfield Wood

Fannfield Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Essex, England. Covering an area of approximately 20 hectares, this woodland is considered a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. The wood is situated near the village of Fannfield, which gives it its name.

Fannfield Wood is predominantly composed of oak and beech trees, creating a stunning canopy that provides shade and shelter for an abundance of wildlife. The woodland floor is covered with a rich carpet of bluebells in the spring, creating a breathtaking sight for visitors.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its beauty at their own pace. These paths lead visitors through a varied landscape, including open glades, dense woodland, and babbling brooks. Along the way, visitors may encounter a diverse range of flora and fauna, including wildflowers, ferns, and various species of birds.

Fannfield Wood is also home to a range of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes. The peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty of the wood make it an ideal spot for birdwatching, as many rare and migratory birds can be spotted throughout the year.

The wood is easily accessible, with a small car park available for visitors. There are also picnic areas dotted around the wood, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy a meal amidst the tranquil surroundings.

Overall, Fannfield Wood offers a serene and enchanting escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing a haven for nature lovers and those seeking solace in the great outdoors.

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Fannfield Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.533629/0.205475 or Grid Reference TQ5383. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Elm Park Avenue

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Roundabout, Elm Park Avenue

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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Elm Park Station

Elm Park is a London Underground station serving Elm Park in Havering, east London. It is on the District line between Dagenham East and Hornchurch. It is 4 kilometres along the line from the eastern terminus at Upminster. The station was opened on 13 May 1935 by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway on the local electrified tracks between Upminster and Barking that were constructed in 1932. Wikipedia: Link

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District line and C2C line

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Elm Park Station

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Labyrinth #79, Elm Park

Elm Park Station

Elm Park Avenue

Elm Park Avenue

New Road, Rainham

The flats were completed in 2022.

David Howard

Knightswood Place on New Road, Rainham

This replaced an industrial area.

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Old Boundary Marker on Kilmartin Way, Hornchurch

Air Ministry Boundary Marker against the garden fence of No.87 Wood Lane or the northwest side of the junction with Kilmartin Way, Hornchurch. The Air Ministry existed from 1918 to 1964. RAF Hornchurch closed in 1962. Milestone Society National ID: EX_AMHORN01em

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High Rise Living

New Plymouth House with Napier House in the background built in the early 1960's they are located on Dunedin Road on the "New Zealand" estate in Rainham.

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Bretons House

This grand house is now the visitor centre of the Bretons outdoor activity centre

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Post Office

The Post Office in Cherry Tree lane Rainham

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The London Loop

A new footpath, part of the London Loop to the south of the Hornchurch Country Park. Picture was taken looking north.

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The Road to Hell?

A pub on South End Road serving the residents of the "Airfield Estate". The road to hell was paved with the good intent of Flying Officer Raimund Sanders-Draper an American airman posted to RAF Hornchurch. His exploits were the subject of a Musical Play produced at the Queens Theatre in Hornchurch in 2003. Sanders-Draper was killed in 1943 during a crash landing, he stayed with his stricken aircraft so he could avoid crashing into the local school, he had sufficient height to bail out but chose to save the children. The school in Suttons Lane was renamed Sanders-Draper in his honour.

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Swords into Ploughshares

One of the few parts of the old RAF Hornchurch that have survived. The concrete aircraft dispersal is surrounded with an air raid shelter in the blast protection mound, is now used as a car park for the country park. RAF Hornchurch opened in 1917 as Suttons Farm but closed at the end of WW1. A new station was opened in 1928. Spitfires from Hornchurch took part in the infamous Battle of Barking Creek in late 1939 when two Hurricanes from RAF North Weald were shot down, one of the pilots was killed Link

. Hornchurch was a one of the most important of 11 Group's Sector stations during the Battle of Britain. It remained an RAF fighter station until spring of 1945. From 1952-62 it was the Aircrew selection centre it finally closed in 1963. Much of the airfield was built over but there are some relics in the country park. You can see some unusual airfield defences at TQ5384 : Tett Turrets. To go to the next field in an alphabetical tour of Essex WW2 airfields click on TL5543 : RAF Little Walden. Much information was gleaned from Graham Smith’s book “Essex Airfields In The Second World Link

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Fannfield Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ5383 (Lat: 51.533629, Lng: 0.205475)

Unitary Authority: Havering

Police Authority: Metropolitan