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Nunty's Wood

Wood, Forest in Essex Braintree

England

Nunty's Wood

Ornamental lake at Markshall gardens
Ornamental lake at Markshall gardens Credit: Mr James D

Nunty's Wood is a picturesque forest located in Essex, England. Covering an area of approximately 20 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and locals seeking tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life.

The wood is characterized by a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a beautiful canopy, providing shade and shelter for the flora and fauna that call this woodland home. The forest floor is adorned with a vibrant carpet of bluebells during spring, creating a stunning and ethereal ambiance.

Nunty's Wood offers various walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These paths wind through the forest, offering glimpses of serene ponds and small streams along the way. The sound of birdsong fills the air, as numerous avian species make their nests and feed on the plentiful insects and berries found within the wood.

The wood also boasts a rich biodiversity. Squirrels can be seen darting between branches, while rabbits and foxes occasionally make an appearance. The occasional sighting of deer adds to the sense of enchantment, as these graceful creatures roam freely through the forest.

Nunty's Wood is a haven for those seeking solace in nature. Its tranquil atmosphere, diverse flora and fauna, and charming walking trails make it a perfect destination for a leisurely stroll, birdwatching, or simply immersing oneself in the beauty of the natural world.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.904735/0.65567668 or Grid Reference TL8226. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ornamental lake at Markshall gardens
Ornamental lake at Markshall gardens
Trees at Markshall park; somewhere west of war memorial site
Trees at Markshall park; somewhere west of war memorial site
Crocklands Corner, Greenstead Green
Crocklands Corner, Greenstead Green
Lancaster Way This is Lancaster Way a road on an industrial estate that follows the course of the southern runway of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/149989">TL8427 : Earls Colne Airfield</a> at this point it is being used as a storage depot overflow for precast concrete mouldings from a manufacturer on the estate.
Lancaster Way
This is Lancaster Way a road on an industrial estate that follows the course of the southern runway of TL8427 : Earls Colne Airfield at this point it is being used as a storage depot overflow for precast concrete mouldings from a manufacturer on the estate.
Visitor Centre at Markshall Country Park, Essex The Country Park lies to the north of Coggeshall.
Visitor Centre at Markshall Country Park, Essex
The Country Park lies to the north of Coggeshall.
Greenstead Green, Essex This is a view looking across the green at Greenstead Green, which is south-east of Halstead.
Greenstead Green, Essex
This is a view looking across the green at Greenstead Green, which is south-east of Halstead.
Tyler's wood Main ride in this ancient semi natural wood
Tyler's wood
Main ride in this ancient semi natural wood
Markshall lake The upper of 2 lakes, reputedly dug by General Honeywood's troops during the siege of Colchester.
Markshall lake
The upper of 2 lakes, reputedly dug by General Honeywood's troops during the siege of Colchester.
The avenue - Markshall This long avenue stretches from the site of the old hall to the boundary of the deer park here oak, further down small leaved lime with mistletoe.
The avenue - Markshall
This long avenue stretches from the site of the old hall to the boundary of the deer park here oak, further down small leaved lime with mistletoe.
Woodland pigs - Markshall Pigs being used to control bracken in the pine plantations prior to conversion to arboretum.
Woodland pigs - Markshall
Pigs being used to control bracken in the pine plantations prior to conversion to arboretum.
Grange wood - Markshall Grange wood is an excellent example of a naturally occurring monoculture - in this case small leaved lime (Tilia cordata).
Grange wood - Markshall
Grange wood is an excellent example of a naturally occurring monoculture - in this case small leaved lime (Tilia cordata).
Ancient trackway between Grange and Lilly woods This trackway runs through a recently coppiced coupe in this area of ancient woodland.
Ancient trackway between Grange and Lilly woods
This trackway runs through a recently coppiced coupe in this area of ancient woodland.
Little Nunty's farm This arable field was originally divided into 7 and named after the days of the week and during WW II a horse was caught in cross fire from a "dog fight" going on overhead and, alas, died.
Little Nunty's farm
This arable field was originally divided into 7 and named after the days of the week and during WW II a horse was caught in cross fire from a "dog fight" going on overhead and, alas, died.
Arboretum path One of the many delightful walks through the Markshall Arboretum.
Arboretum path
One of the many delightful walks through the Markshall Arboretum.
The great Markshall oak. This veteran has a girth in excess of 27 feet, the site of the hall is in the background.
The great Markshall oak.
This veteran has a girth in excess of 27 feet, the site of the hall is in the background.
Ancient hedge - Nightingale Hall lane. A fine multi - species hedge including small leaved lime, suggesting that it may be the remnant of an ancient wood.
Ancient hedge - Nightingale Hall lane.
A fine multi - species hedge including small leaved lime, suggesting that it may be the remnant of an ancient wood.
Perces and the Papermill wood. Perces (also spelt Piercys) overlooks the Bourne valley and the wood at the foot of the slope hides the remains of the old papermill.
Perces and the Papermill wood.
Perces (also spelt Piercys) overlooks the Bourne valley and the wood at the foot of the slope hides the remains of the old papermill.
Marks Hall Country Park Walk
Marks Hall Country Park Walk
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Nunty's Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL8226 (Lat: 51.904735, Lng: 0.65567668)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Braintree

Police Authority: Essex

What 3 Words

///rebounded.commander.hesitate. Near Earls Colne, Essex

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