Seller Wood

Wood, Forest in Essex Colchester

England

Seller Wood

Beside a patch of woodland on Easthorpe Road Part of Cantfield's Farm farmhouse can be seen ahead.
Beside a patch of woodland on Easthorpe Road Credit: Trevor Harris

Seller Wood, also known as Essex Wood or Forest Wood, is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Essex, England. It covers an area of approximately 100 hectares and is surrounded by the rural countryside. The wood is primarily made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense and lush canopy overhead.

Seller Wood is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquility, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its various sections and discover its hidden treasures. The diverse flora and fauna found within the wood provide a home to a wide range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, squirrels, and numerous species of birds.

Aside from its natural wonders, Seller Wood also holds historical significance. It is believed to have been a part of the ancient Forest of Essex, which was a royal hunting ground in medieval times. The wood has retained much of its original charm, with ancient trees and remnants of old boundary markers still visible.

The wood is managed by a local conservation organization, which ensures that it is well-preserved and accessible to the public. Visitors can enjoy picnics, leisurely walks, or even participate in organized nature walks and educational programs. Seller Wood truly offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life, allowing visitors to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of the Essex countryside.

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Seller Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.857184/0.79589078 or Grid Reference TL9221. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beside a patch of woodland on Easthorpe Road Part of Cantfield's Farm farmhouse can be seen ahead.
Beside a patch of woodland on Easthorpe Road
Part of Cantfield's Farm farmhouse can be seen ahead.
Easthorpe Road, Eastthorpe
Easthorpe Road, Eastthorpe
Lake made from gravel pit There are a lot of gravel pits in the Colchester area
Lake made from gravel pit
There are a lot of gravel pits in the Colchester area
View up disused wartime runway Looking along the disused wartime runway adjacent to Blind Lane
View up disused wartime runway
Looking along the disused wartime runway adjacent to Blind Lane
Caper Lane; also a public footpath
Caper Lane; also a public footpath
Green Acres, Maldon Road, Colchester.
Green Acres, Maldon Road, Colchester.
Birch Quarry entrance from B1022
Birch Quarry entrance from B1022
Harvested field, former RAF Birch Viewed from Blind Lane, which uses the course of runway 02/20. Birch church is just showing just left of centre.
Harvested field, former RAF Birch
Viewed from Blind Lane, which uses the course of runway 02/20. Birch church is just showing just left of centre.
Private road to Birch Airfield Compost Site This uses the course of runway 08/26. It is accessed through a barrier (just behind the camera) from Blind Lane, which uses the course of runway 02/20.
Private road to Birch Airfield Compost Site
This uses the course of runway 08/26. It is accessed through a barrier (just behind the camera) from Blind Lane, which uses the course of runway 02/20.
Entrance to Birch Quarries On Maldon Road.
Entrance to Birch Quarries
On Maldon Road.
Maldon Road, Birch
Maldon Road, Birch
A Copford Green Pond & Cart Lodge I strongly suspect that the pond was used for washing down the carts that were once stored in the 17 Century cart lodge.
A Copford Green Pond & Cart Lodge
I strongly suspect that the pond was used for washing down the carts that were once stored in the 17 Century cart lodge.
Copford Green A quiet Sunday morning in Copford Green
Copford Green
A quiet Sunday morning in Copford Green
School Rd Copford Green A pair of cyclists pass the Junction of School Rd and Church Rd Copford Green.
School Rd Copford Green
A pair of cyclists pass the Junction of School Rd and Church Rd Copford Green.
St Michaels and Copford Hall Looking along an avenue of trees towards <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2911552">TL9322 : Copford Hall</a> and the church 
see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2911561">TL9322 : No Parishioners Yet!</a>
St Michaels and Copford Hall
Looking along an avenue of trees towards TL9322 : Copford Hall and the church see TL9322 : No Parishioners Yet!
Copford Hall Copford Hall was built around 1760  for more info see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-416466-copford-hall-copford" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-416466-copford-hall-copford">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>
Copford Hall
Copford Hall was built around 1760 for more info see LinkExternal link
No Parishioners Yet! No sign of any congregation arriving at St Michael & All Saints this early on a sunny Sunday morning.
No Parishioners Yet!
No sign of any congregation arriving at St Michael & All Saints this early on a sunny Sunday morning.
Copford Cricket Club Copford Cricket Club have played here since 1972. The Oak tree on the left is on the playing area. Read more at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.copfordcc.org.uk/contactus.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.copfordcc.org.uk/contactus.html">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>
Copford Cricket Club
Copford Cricket Club have played here since 1972. The Oak tree on the left is on the playing area. Read more at LinkExternal link
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Seller Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL9221 (Lat: 51.857184, Lng: 0.79589078)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Colchester

Police Authority: Essex

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