Blake's Wood

Wood, Forest in Essex Chelmsford

England

Blake's Wood

Looking back to Pheasanthouse Wood The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge.

There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs.

The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood  SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI.

A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2443548">TL7806 : Nature Trail Map</a>

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Looking back to Pheasanthouse Wood Credit: Roger Jones

Blake's Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Essex, England. This beautiful forest covers an area of approximately 100 acres and is known for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is covered in a rich carpet of bluebells during springtime, creating a stunning display of color.

Several well-maintained trails wind their way through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty. These paths are suitable for all levels of walkers, from leisurely strollers to more adventurous hikers. Along the trails, visitors may encounter a range of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and a variety of bird species.

Blake's Wood is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust, who strive to maintain the natural balance of the ecosystem while also providing educational opportunities for visitors. They offer guided walks and educational programs to engage visitors of all ages and promote an appreciation for the natural world.

The wood is easily accessible, with ample parking and nearby facilities. It is a popular destination for families, dog walkers, and individuals seeking a peaceful retreat in nature. Whether visitors are interested in birdwatching, photography, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll, Blake's Wood offers a serene and captivating experience for all.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.731703/0.56720719 or Grid Reference TL7706. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking back to Pheasanthouse Wood The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge.

There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs.

The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood  SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI.

A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2443548">TL7806 : Nature Trail Map</a>

External links:
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Looking back to Pheasanthouse Wood
The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge. There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs. The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI. A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: TL7806 : Nature Trail Map External links: LinkExternal link LinkExternal link
Postman's Lane, Danbury Ridge Nature Reserve The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge.

There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs.

The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood  SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI.

A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2443548">TL7806 : Nature Trail Map</a>

External links:
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Postman's Lane, Danbury Ridge Nature Reserve
The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge. There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs. The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI. A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: TL7806 : Nature Trail Map External links: LinkExternal link LinkExternal link
View eastwards along Tofts Chase, Little Baddow
View eastwards along Tofts Chase, Little Baddow
Winter sunlight in Woodham Walter Common The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge.

There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs.

The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood  SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI.

A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2443548">TL7806 : Nature Trail Map</a>

External links:
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/danbury-ridge" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/danbury-ridge">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>
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Winter sunlight in Woodham Walter Common
The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge. There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs. The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI. A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: TL7806 : Nature Trail Map External links: LinkExternal link LinkExternal link
Winter sunlight in Scrubs Wood, Danbury The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge.

There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs.

The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood  SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI.

A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2443548">TL7806 : Nature Trail Map</a>

External links:
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/danbury-ridge" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/danbury-ridge">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>
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Winter sunlight in Scrubs Wood, Danbury
The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge. There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs. The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI. A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: TL7806 : Nature Trail Map External links: LinkExternal link LinkExternal link
Stream in Woodham Walter Common The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge.

There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs.

The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood  SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI.

A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2443548">TL7806 : Nature Trail Map</a>

External links:
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/danbury-ridge" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/danbury-ridge">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>
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Stream in Woodham Walter Common
The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge. There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs. The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI. A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: TL7806 : Nature Trail Map External links: LinkExternal link LinkExternal link
The forest is waiting for spring - Woodham Walter Common The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge.

There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs.

The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood  SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI.

A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2443548">TL7806 : Nature Trail Map</a>

External links:
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/danbury-ridge" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/danbury-ridge">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>
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The forest is waiting for spring - Woodham Walter Common
The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge. There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs. The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI. A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: TL7806 : Nature Trail Map External links: LinkExternal link LinkExternal link
Footpath to "The Forge" on Church Road
Footpath to "The Forge" on Church Road
Holybreds Farm
Holybreds Farm
Path in Poors Piece, Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge.

There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs.

The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood  SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI.

A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2443548">TL7806 : Nature Trail Map</a>

External links:
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/danbury-ridge" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/danbury-ridge">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>
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Path in Poors Piece, Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves
The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge. There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs. The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI. A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: TL7806 : Nature Trail Map External links: LinkExternal link LinkExternal link
Autumn hues in Scrubs Wood, Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge.

There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs.

The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood  SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI.

A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2443548">TL7806 : Nature Trail Map</a>

External links:
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/danbury-ridge" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/danbury-ridge">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>
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Autumn hues in Scrubs Wood, Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves
The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge. There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs. The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI. A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: TL7806 : Nature Trail Map External links: LinkExternal link LinkExternal link
Wooded path along brook, Woodham Wlater Common The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge.

There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs.

The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood  SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI.

A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2443548">TL7806 : Nature Trail Map</a>

External links:
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/danbury-ridge" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/danbury-ridge">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>
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Wooded path along brook, Woodham Wlater Common
The Essex Wildlife Trust manages a block of nearly 250 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge. There are a range of habitats including woodland, heathland, marsh, pools, streams and bogs. The reserves comprise: Scrubs Wood SSSI, Little Baddow Heath (mostly SSSI), Poors Piece SSSI, Pheasanthouse Wood SSSI, Birch Wood SSSI and Woodham Walter Common SSSI. A signposted nature trail starts at Runsell Lane, Danbury, see: TL7806 : Nature Trail Map External links: LinkExternal link LinkExternal link
Bridge over the River Chelmer *this picture has been accepted to serve as an example of a small, poor quality picture not normally accepted for the purposes of the site.

Chelmer Navigation is one of the country's earliest canalised rivers.
Bridge over the River Chelmer
*this picture has been accepted to serve as an example of a small, poor quality picture not normally accepted for the purposes of the site. Chelmer Navigation is one of the country's earliest canalised rivers.
River Chelmer Near Boreham Essex
River Chelmer
Near Boreham Essex
Riffhams, Danbury, Essex View from the south.
Riffhams, Danbury, Essex
View from the south.
Lest We Forget (Danbury War Memorial) Picture of a war memorial with background views towards Chelmsford
Lest We Forget (Danbury War Memorial)
Picture of a war memorial with background views towards Chelmsford
Danbury Church Danbury Church was built within the enclosure of a six-acre (2.4 Ha) Iron Age hill fort.  The outline of which was first described in 1890. Danbury Hill rises to more than 100m so the church spire is a landmark for many miles.
Danbury Church
Danbury Church was built within the enclosure of a six-acre (2.4 Ha) Iron Age hill fort. The outline of which was first described in 1890. Danbury Hill rises to more than 100m so the church spire is a landmark for many miles.
Danbury Green Danbury Village Green taken from Eve's Corner. Complete with duck pond and quaint houses, the essence of rural England.
Danbury Green
Danbury Village Green taken from Eve's Corner. Complete with duck pond and quaint houses, the essence of rural England.
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Blake's Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL7706 (Lat: 51.731703, Lng: 0.56720719)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Chelmsford

Police Authority: Essex

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