Laundry Wood

Wood, Forest in Essex Tendring

England

Laundry Wood

View across the Stour estuary from The Walls at dusk Looking north-northwest. — View across the Stour estuary from The Walls at dusk Credit: Robert Lamb

Laundry Wood is a picturesque woodland area located in Essex, England. Situated near the town of Wood in the Epping Forest district, it covers an expansive area of lush greenery and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The wood is part of the larger Epping Forest, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Laundry Wood is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch. These towering trees provide a dense canopy, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere within the wood. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich assortment of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the natural beauty of the surroundings.

The wood offers a variety of walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting landscapes. These well-maintained trails range in difficulty, catering to both casual strollers and avid hikers. Along the way, visitors may encounter wildlife such as squirrels, rabbits, and a variety of bird species.

Laundry Wood is also home to a small pond, which adds to its charm and attracts a range of aquatic creatures. This provides a serene spot for visitors to relax and enjoy the tranquil ambiance of the wood.

The wood is easily accessible, with ample parking facilities nearby. It is a popular spot for nature lovers, photographers, and families seeking a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life. Whether it is a leisurely stroll, an opportunity to observe wildlife, or a chance to immerse in the natural beauty, Laundry Wood offers a delightful experience for all who visit.

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Laundry Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.940011/1.0735996 or Grid Reference TM1131. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View across the Stour estuary from The Walls at dusk

Looking north-northwest.

Robert Lamb

View across the River Stour estuary from The Walls

Looking north-northwest.

Robert Lamb

View of St. Mary & St. Michael's Church in Mistley from The Walls

Looking south-southeast.

Robert Lamb

View of Mistley Towers from the village square

Looking north-northeast.

Robert Lamb

View of the EDME Malt Extract chimney towering above a house in Mistley from the village square

Looking south-southeast.

Robert Lamb

View of the fingerpost sign on a bench in the village square

Looks like a vehicle has crashed into the traditional fingerpost sign (as well as a nearby lamp post) on Mistley's village square and, rather ingeniously, the sign has been maintained by someone placing it on the nearby bench. Looking south-southwest.

Robert Lamb

Mistley, St Mary & St Michael

Dave Kelly

Old Milestone, B1352, High Street, Mistley

The milestone was originally located on the High Street, Mistley at TM 1181 3178. It was later moved against the wall of a building on Mistley Quay, see Link , then temporarily put in to store during property development, and has now been re-installed in the Swan Basin, High Street. Parish of Mistley (Tendring District), Carved stone post, originally erected in the 19th century. A replacement for the cast iron post that would later have been fitted to the milestone is located close by, see Link Inscription reads:- LXI / Colchester / 10 / Mistley : : (Harwich / 11) Milestone Society National ID: EX_COHH61

Bob Horlock

Replacement Milestone, B1352, High St, Mistley, Swan Basin

This milestone is located in the Swan Basin, against the far wall to the right of the original stone milestone EX_COHH61, Link. Parish of Mistley (Tendring District). It is a replacement for the original cast iron post, Bendall iron casting design, erected by the Essex Second District turnpike trust in the 19th century. Cast iron posts on this Colchester to Harwich route were made to be bolted on to the original stone milestones. Inscription reads:- HARWICH / 11 : : COLCHESTER / 10 : : MISTLEY / TO / LONDON / 61 : : BENDALL / IRON AND BRASS / FOUNDERS / PLOUGH AND MACHINE / MAKER / LAWFORD / ESSEX /1834 Milestone Society National ID: EX_COHH61AR

Bob Horlock

The Walls, Manningtree

Helen Steed

The Walls, Manningtree

Helen Steed

Mistley war memorial and Mistley Tower

Helen Steed

High Street, Manningtree

Helen Steed

Farmland by the Stour Estuary

N Chadwick

Saltmarshes

The River Stour is in East Anglia. It is 47 miles long and forms most of the county boundary between Suffolk to the north, and Essex to the south. It rises in eastern Cambridgeshire, passes to the east of Haverhill, through Cavendish, Bures, Sudbury, Nayland, Stratford St Mary, Dedham and flows through the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It becomes tidal just before Manningtree in Essex and joins the North Sea at Harwich.

N Chadwick