Paul's Wood

Wood, Forest in Essex Braintree

England

Paul's Wood

Former Essex Show Ground/New Race Course, Great Leighs, Essex Located 5 miles north of Chelmsford on the A131, this former County Show Ground is being developed as a race course. With extensive groundworks being carried out it is hoping to enter the horse racing calendar for 2006. It will be Britain's newest race course since 1927.
Former Essex Show Ground/New Race Course, Great Leighs, Essex Credit: Brenda Howard

Paul's Wood, also known as Wood, Essex or Wood, Forest, is a small woodland area located in the county of Essex, England. Situated near the town of Epping, this beautiful woodland covers an area of approximately 100 acres.

Paul's Wood is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a diverse and vibrant landscape throughout the year. The forest floor is adorned with a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the natural beauty of the woodland.

The wood is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers, walkers, and hikers. These pathways offer visitors the opportunity to explore the different areas of the woodland, providing scenic views and allowing them to immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature.

The wood is home to a wide range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species. Birdwatchers can often spot woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds within the trees. The diverse ecosystem of Paul's Wood provides a haven for these animals, creating a balanced and sustainable environment.

With its close proximity to Epping, Paul's Wood is easily accessible for both locals and tourists. It offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling urban areas, providing a serene and natural environment for relaxation and recreation.

Overall, Paul's Wood, Essex, is a picturesque woodland area that offers a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts, providing a range of activities and opportunities to appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.839399/0.52717959 or Grid Reference TL7418. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Former Essex Show Ground/New Race Course, Great Leighs, Essex Located 5 miles north of Chelmsford on the A131, this former County Show Ground is being developed as a race course. With extensive groundworks being carried out it is hoping to enter the horse racing calendar for 2006. It will be Britain's newest race course since 1927.
Former Essex Show Ground/New Race Course, Great Leighs, Essex
Located 5 miles north of Chelmsford on the A131, this former County Show Ground is being developed as a race course. With extensive groundworks being carried out it is hoping to enter the horse racing calendar for 2006. It will be Britain's newest race course since 1927.
'Green Dragon' public house, Young's End, Essex Young's End is an area to the north of Great Leighs, heading towards Braintree.
'Green Dragon' public house, Young's End, Essex
Young's End is an area to the north of Great Leighs, heading towards Braintree.
Hoping for Horses Being constructed on the site of the former Essex Showground at Great Leighs, is the first all new horse racing venue to be built in the UK since the nineteen twenties. The fun begins in October 2006. For more info see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.chelmsfordcityracecourse.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.chelmsfordcityracecourse.com/">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>
.There is another view at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/65365">TL7318 : Former Essex Show Ground/New Race Course, Great Leighs, Essex</a>
Hoping for Horses
Being constructed on the site of the former Essex Showground at Great Leighs, is the first all new horse racing venue to be built in the UK since the nineteen twenties. The fun begins in October 2006. For more info see LinkExternal link .There is another view at TL7318 : Former Essex Show Ground/New Race Course, Great Leighs, Essex
Blixes Farm The road leads to Blixes Farm and its farm shop, but the row of cottages in the picture don't seem to be part of the farm.
Blixes Farm
The road leads to Blixes Farm and its farm shop, but the row of cottages in the picture don't seem to be part of the farm.
Public footpath just west of Ranks Green, Essex
Public footpath just west of Ranks Green, Essex
Lane that leads to Blue Barns
Lane that leads to Blue Barns
Dumney Lane This lane leads to Dumney Lane Farm only.
Dumney Lane
This lane leads to Dumney Lane Farm only.
Farmhouse at Friars Farm
Farmhouse at Friars Farm
Part of Dagnets Farm The road is called Dagnets Lane, which continues on to Wren Park.
Part of Dagnets Farm
The road is called Dagnets Lane, which continues on to Wren Park.
Field of rape
Field of rape
Farmhouse at Newneys Farm
Farmhouse at Newneys Farm
Footpath, Rank's Green The footpath doglegs its way to Dagnets Farm.
Footpath, Rank's Green
The footpath doglegs its way to Dagnets Farm.
The last Hazelton Cottage in Rank's Green What decides the definitive punctuation of a place or road? This place is Rank's Green on the OS maps, but the road name sign says Ranks Green Road. The cottages are surely Hazelton Cottages, but the sign calls them Cotts.
The last Hazelton Cottage in Rank's Green
What decides the definitive punctuation of a place or road? This place is Rank's Green on the OS maps, but the road name sign says Ranks Green Road. The cottages are surely Hazelton Cottages, but the sign calls them Cotts.
Phyllis Currie Phyllis Currie bought the land here in 1949; she and her husband then began to manage the area with wildlife in mind. In 1989 the ownership passed to Essex Wildlife Trust as part of her will. The trust named the reserve after her. To learn more about the reserve and what you can see there go to <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.essexwt.org.uk/reserves/phyllis-currie" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.essexwt.org.uk/reserves/phyllis-currie">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> See more pictures at <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=34354098" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=34354098">Link</a> or continue on a virtual tour of Wildlife Trust Reserves in Essex by visiting <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1382148">TL7806 : Poors Piece</a>
Phyllis Currie
Phyllis Currie bought the land here in 1949; she and her husband then began to manage the area with wildlife in mind. In 1989 the ownership passed to Essex Wildlife Trust as part of her will. The trust named the reserve after her. To learn more about the reserve and what you can see there go to LinkExternal link See more pictures at Link or continue on a virtual tour of Wildlife Trust Reserves in Essex by visiting TL7806 : Poors Piece
Sandlay & Moat Woods Reserve This nature reserve consists of 18.5 acres of woodland bequeathed to the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1982. To learn more about the reserve see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor_centres__nature_reserves/sandylay/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor_centres__nature_reserves/sandylay/">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> The picture shows the entrance to Sandlay Wood see also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1305868">TL7317 : Sandlay Wood Pile</a>. Continue on a virtual tour of Wildlife Trust Reserves in Essex by visiting <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1307690">TL4915 : Sawbridgeworth Marsh</a>
Sandlay & Moat Woods Reserve
This nature reserve consists of 18.5 acres of woodland bequeathed to the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1982. To learn more about the reserve see LinkExternal link The picture shows the entrance to Sandlay Wood see also TL7317 : Sandlay Wood Pile. Continue on a virtual tour of Wildlife Trust Reserves in Essex by visiting TL4915 : Sawbridgeworth Marsh
Sandlay Wood Pile This log pile in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1305840">TL7317 : Sandlay & Moat Woods Reserve</a> has clearly been around for a while. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor_centres__nature_reserves/sandylay/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor_centres__nature_reserves/sandylay/">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>  this home for invertebrates was in Sandlay Wood.
Sandlay Wood Pile
This log pile in TL7317 : Sandlay & Moat Woods Reserve has clearly been around for a while. LinkExternal link this home for invertebrates was in Sandlay Wood.
Moat Wood Orchid Patch This patch of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1305963">TL7317 : Early Purple Orchid</a> was in Moat Wood part of the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1305840">TL7317 : Sandlay & Moat Woods Reserve</a> to find out more about the reserve see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor_centres__nature_reserves/sandylay/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor_centres__nature_reserves/sandylay/">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>
Moat Wood Orchid Patch
This patch of TL7317 : Early Purple Orchid was in Moat Wood part of the TL7317 : Sandlay & Moat Woods Reserve to find out more about the reserve see LinkExternal link
Early Purple Orchid This <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1305978">TL7317 : Orchis mascula</a> was in Moat Wood part of the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1305840">TL7317 : Sandlay & Moat Woods Reserve</a> to find out more about the reserve see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor_centres__nature_reserves/sandylay/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor_centres__nature_reserves/sandylay/">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>
Early Purple Orchid
This TL7317 : Orchis mascula was in Moat Wood part of the TL7317 : Sandlay & Moat Woods Reserve to find out more about the reserve see LinkExternal link
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Paul's Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL7418 (Lat: 51.839399, Lng: 0.52717959)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Braintree

Police Authority: Essex

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