Fan Wood

Wood, Forest in Essex Colchester

England

Fan Wood

Pond at Messing Lodge The Lodge itself can be glimpsed through the trees ahead. Taken on Lodge Road. — Pond at Messing Lodge Credit: Trevor Harris

Fan Wood is a picturesque woodland area located in the county of Essex, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this forested region is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Situated near the town of Epping, Fan Wood is easily accessible for visitors and locals alike.

The woodland is predominantly made up of a diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide a striking canopy of greenery throughout the year. These tall and majestic trees create a sense of serenity and seclusion, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

Wandering through Fan Wood, visitors can enjoy the enchanting sights and sounds of nature. The forest is home to a variety of wildlife, such as deer, squirrels, and numerous bird species. Birdwatchers will be delighted by the opportunity to spot species like woodpeckers and owls in their natural habitat.

Several walking trails wind their way through the woodland, offering visitors the chance to explore its hidden corners and discover its many delights. These paths are well-maintained, making them suitable for people of all ages and abilities.

Fan Wood is also a popular spot for outdoor activities such as picnicking, camping, and photography. Its idyllic setting provides a picturesque backdrop for capturing stunning images of nature.

Overall, Fan Wood is a tranquil and scenic destination that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Fan Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.847876/0.76510995 or Grid Reference TL9020. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pond at Messing Lodge

The Lodge itself can be glimpsed through the trees ahead. Taken on Lodge Road.

Trevor Harris

Barn, Messing

The barn stands beside the private drive to Bouchiers Hall.

Trevor Harris

Domsey Brook

Taken from the footbridge which carries the path to Scottie's Farm. The brook is a tributary of the River Blackwater which it joins at Kelvedon.

Trevor Harris

On the footpath to Scottie's Farm

It looks like a field of wheat, or maybe barley.

Trevor Harris

Beside a patch of woodland on Easthorpe Road

Part of Cantfield's Farm farmhouse can be seen ahead.

Trevor Harris

Easthorpe Road

A stretch of the road north east of Messing.

Trevor Harris

Easthorpe Road, Eastthorpe

PAUL FARMER

Road to Great Domsey Farm

This road is called Domsey Chase and this is the view from the busy A.12 near Marks Tey. The buildings featured are nothing to do with the farm, which is out of view.

Robert Edwards

View over to Badcock's Farm

Looking north east towards Badcock's Farm near Marks Tey, Essex. This farm's part of a dead end road from Scottie's Farm.

Trevor Alder

Public Footpath near Kelvedon

An impossible Public Footpath to walk on as crops have been planted over its course. An enthgusiastic new sign points the way southwards.

Trevor Alder

Lodge Road

The road beside Messing Lodge which gives it its name. The finger post for the footpath to Scottie's Farm can be seen in the distance beside the road.

Trevor Harris

Layer Wood, Layer Marney

Layer Wood is managed by the Forestry Commission.

Roger Jones

Blind Lane Birch

This is a shot of Blind lane Birch. The lane was closed from late 1942 until after WW2 as it became one of the two 1400 yard secondary runways of Birch Airfield, the last East Anglian aerodrome to be built by the USAAF in WW2. Blind lane is surfaced in tarmac the concrete in the picture is the end of the 2000 yard main runway. It is interesting to note that Blind Lane and the airfield are not marked on the 1940’s O.S map.

Glyn Baker

Layer Wood

Track taken from B1022

Angela Tuff

The Old School House Messing

This building in Messing has had a multitude of uses in four different centuries. Built in 1748 as Alms Houses, converted 51 years later into a workhouse, in 1836 its use changed again as it became the village school and finally transmogrified into the village hall in 1911.

Glyn Baker

Underground Lines

The 1940’s map shows this transmission line going underground at this point off Lodge Rd. It is almost certainly because of the construction of Birch Aerodrome that the area needed to be cleared of power lines. The cables reappear near Roundbush Corner see TL9219 : Roundbush Not Evident

Glyn Baker