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Home Wood

Five miles to Haverhill In a south-eastern wedge of Cambridgeshire, on the edges of Essex and Suffolk,
Five miles to Haverhill Credit: John Sutton

Home Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Essex, England. Situated in the heart of the county, the wood is part of the larger Forest of Essex, which covers an area of approximately 15,000 acres. Home Wood is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna.

Covering an area of around 200 acres, Home Wood is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, birch, and beech. The wood is known for its dense canopy, which provides a habitat for various bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. Additionally, the woodland floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and foxgloves, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. There are also designated picnic areas and benches strategically placed throughout the wood, providing visitors with the opportunity to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

Home Wood is managed by the local council, who work to preserve its natural beauty and protect the wildlife that inhabits the area. The wood is open to the public year-round, and there is no admission fee.

Overall, Home Wood offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing visitors with the chance to immerse themselves in nature and experience the beauty of the Essex countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.066811/0.32177984 or Grid Reference TL5943. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Five miles to Haverhill In a south-eastern wedge of Cambridgeshire, on the edges of Essex and Suffolk,
Five miles to Haverhill
In a south-eastern wedge of Cambridgeshire, on the edges of Essex and Suffolk,
On the way to Steventon End and Ashdon
On the way to Steventon End and Ashdon
Riders on a quiet lane The cyclist was making for Steventon End and Ashdon. The riders were heading towards Camps Hall. The sun was briefly behind high cloud, but a minute or so later the view from further up the hill was much brighter: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7579846">TL6043 : On the way to Steventon End and Ashdon</a>.
Riders on a quiet lane
The cyclist was making for Steventon End and Ashdon. The riders were heading towards Camps Hall. The sun was briefly behind high cloud, but a minute or so later the view from further up the hill was much brighter: TL6043 : On the way to Steventon End and Ashdon.
Sunlight, shadow, woodland and rolling fields A late-August morning of high, fast-moving cloud, bright sunlight and shifting shadows. This is the lane from Camps Hall to Steventon End, in the south-eastern corner of Cambridgeshire.
Sunlight, shadow, woodland and rolling fields
A late-August morning of high, fast-moving cloud, bright sunlight and shifting shadows. This is the lane from Camps Hall to Steventon End, in the south-eastern corner of Cambridgeshire.
Bridleway to Camps Hall South of the road from Bartlow to Castle Camps (left).
Bridleway to Camps Hall
South of the road from Bartlow to Castle Camps (left).
Gentle Cambridgeshire hills Not long after nine o'clock on a fine August morning. This is the road from Castle Camps to Bartlow (ahead). The fingerpost on the left points along a bridle path to Camps Hall.
Gentle Cambridgeshire hills
Not long after nine o'clock on a fine August morning. This is the road from Castle Camps to Bartlow (ahead). The fingerpost on the left points along a bridle path to Camps Hall.
Nearing two turns This is the road from Castle Camps to Bartlow (ahead). The first signpost points to Camps End, the second to Steventon End and Ashdon.
Nearing two turns
This is the road from Castle Camps to Bartlow (ahead). The first signpost points to Camps End, the second to Steventon End and Ashdon.
Uphill to Ashdon The white posts mark where the road crosses a strand of the infant River Granta, the eastern arm of the complex River Cam network, which drains a lot of south and south-east Cambridgeshire. The picture was taken shortly after nine o'clock on a fine August morning.
Uphill to Ashdon
The white posts mark where the road crosses a strand of the infant River Granta, the eastern arm of the complex River Cam network, which drains a lot of south and south-east Cambridgeshire. The picture was taken shortly after nine o'clock on a fine August morning.
Turn left to Shudy Camps Straight on for Castle Camps and the Bumpsteads. The picture was taken against the light at about nine o'clock on the sunny morning of August Bank Holiday Sunday.
Turn left to Shudy Camps
Straight on for Castle Camps and the Bumpsteads. The picture was taken against the light at about nine o'clock on the sunny morning of August Bank Holiday Sunday.
Once a railway embankment Bushes and undergrowth cover what was, until the 1960s, an embankment on the Stour Valley line, which connected Cambridge (ahead) and Colchester. The bridge over the Castle Camps to Bartlow road was removed long ago.
Once a railway embankment
Bushes and undergrowth cover what was, until the 1960s, an embankment on the Stour Valley line, which connected Cambridge (ahead) and Colchester. The bridge over the Castle Camps to Bartlow road was removed long ago.
Where a railway once crossed The bushes and undergrowth either side of the Castle Camps to Bartlow road cover what were, until the 1960s, embankments on the Stour Valley line, which connected Cambridge and Colchester. The bridge over the road was removed long ago.
Where a railway once crossed
The bushes and undergrowth either side of the Castle Camps to Bartlow road cover what were, until the 1960s, embankments on the Stour Valley line, which connected Cambridge and Colchester. The bridge over the road was removed long ago.
On the road to Bartlow The road from Shudy Camps and Castle Camps to Bartlow, photographed on a sunny morning in late August.
On the road to Bartlow
The road from Shudy Camps and Castle Camps to Bartlow, photographed on a sunny morning in late August.
Langley Wood An interior view of this deciduous wood of around 100 acres.
Langley Wood
An interior view of this deciduous wood of around 100 acres.
Whitensmere Farm
Whitensmere Farm
Ankle deep plus. A boot was nearly sucked off here.
Ankle deep plus.
A boot was nearly sucked off here.
Dump on an abandoned railroad Looks for a good place for an anthropological dig.
Dump on an abandoned railroad
Looks for a good place for an anthropological dig.
Bartlow, St Mary <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/bartlow.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/bartlow.htm">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>
Bartlow, St Mary
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Horse at Sandons Farm, Ashdon This horse seemed quite used to posing for the camera - it looked at me all the while I was composing the shot, and got back to its grazing as soon as I'd taken it!
Horse at Sandons Farm, Ashdon
This horse seemed quite used to posing for the camera - it looked at me all the while I was composing the shot, and got back to its grazing as soon as I'd taken it!
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Home Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL5943 (Lat: 52.066811, Lng: 0.32177984)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Uttlesford

Police Authority: Essex

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