Long Grove

Wood, Forest in Essex Colchester

England

Long Grove

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

Long Grove is a picturesque village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated within the heart of Epping Forest, this charming village is surrounded by lush woodlands and scenic beauty. With a population of around 2,000 residents, Long Grove offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its inhabitants.

The village is renowned for its natural beauty, with an abundance of ancient trees and wildlife. The woodlands of Epping Forest provide a haven for nature lovers, hikers, and cyclists alike, with numerous trails and paths to explore. Long Grove is often described as a hidden gem, offering a peaceful escape from the bustling city life.

Despite its rural setting, Long Grove is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The village is located just a short drive away from the town of Loughton, which provides a range of amenities including shops, restaurants, and schools. For those seeking a more metropolitan experience, the city of London is easily accessible via the nearby M11 motorway or public transportation.

Long Grove itself boasts a close-knit community, with a village hall and local pub serving as social hubs for residents. The village also hosts various events throughout the year, including summer fairs and community gatherings, fostering a strong sense of community spirit.

In conclusion, Long Grove, Essex offers a peaceful and picturesque setting within the enchanting woodlands of Epping Forest. With its natural beauty and close-knit community, it is a desirable place to call home for those seeking a serene and idyllic lifestyle.

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Long Grove Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.852652/0.77081973 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

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

Farmland between railway and A12

N Chadwick

Ploughed field

N Chadwick

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

Farmland between railway and A12

N Chadwick

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

Footpath near Marks Tey

Footpath crossing the London to Norwich railway line

John Lemay

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

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

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