Soils Wood

Wood, Forest in Essex Tendring

England

Soils Wood

Plantation by Footpath to Wix Road The path is Essex PROW 168_4 . The plantation looks to be a mixed wood of native species.
Plantation by Footpath to Wix Road Credit: Glyn Baker

Soils Wood, Essex (also known as Wood or Forest) is a small village located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 30 miles northeast of London and has a population of around 500 residents.

The village is characterized by its picturesque rural setting, surrounded by beautiful countryside and woodland areas. The landscape is predominantly made up of rolling hills and open fields, providing a tranquil and idyllic atmosphere for its inhabitants.

Historically, Soils Wood was primarily an agricultural community, with farming being the main source of income for its residents. While agriculture still plays a significant role in the local economy, the village has also seen a shift towards other industries such as tourism and small-scale businesses.

Soils Wood is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, with good transport links including nearby access to major roads and rail services. This allows residents to easily commute to larger urban areas for work or leisure activities.

The village is served by a range of amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. Additionally, there are several churches in the area, providing a place of worship for the community.

Nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers will find plenty to explore in and around Soils Wood. The surrounding woodland areas offer opportunities for walking, hiking, and wildlife spotting, while nearby rivers and lakes provide options for fishing and boating.

In summary, Soils Wood, Essex is a charming and peaceful village known for its rural beauty, strong sense of community, and access to nature.

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Soils Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.913224/1.2018287 or Grid Reference TM2028. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Plantation by Footpath to Wix Road The path is Essex PROW 168_4 . The plantation looks to be a mixed wood of native species.
Plantation by Footpath to Wix Road
The path is Essex PROW 168_4 . The plantation looks to be a mixed wood of native species.
Great Oakley Recreation Ground There is a kiddies play area on the far side of the footie pitch.
Great Oakley Recreation Ground
There is a kiddies play area on the far side of the footie pitch.
Green Space by the B1414 A wide verge rather than a village green but it does sport the village sign and a planter.
Green Space by the B1414
A wide verge rather than a village green but it does sport the village sign and a planter.
Great Oakley Allotments Allotments under the village power supply.
Great Oakley Allotments
Allotments under the village power supply.
'The Maybush' inn, Great Oakley, Essex
'The Maybush' inn, Great Oakley, Essex
Lane near Ramsey This short lane was once part of the original B.1352
Lane near Ramsey
This short lane was once part of the original B.1352
Southhouse Farm This view is from a road called The Soils.
Southhouse Farm
This view is from a road called The Soils.
A120 looking east The Harwich Road at Ramsey Hill.
A120 looking east
The Harwich Road at Ramsey Hill.
Great Oakley Airfield The airfield spans two grids <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TM1828">TM1828</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TM1928">TM1928</a> with most of it in this grid TM1828. It is located on Great Oakley Lodge Farm. They have four runways available: 27, 09, 22 and 04.
Great Oakley Airfield
The airfield spans two grids TM1828 and TM1928 with most of it in this grid TM1828. It is located on Great Oakley Lodge Farm. They have four runways available: 27, 09, 22 and 04.
Great Oakley An Essex Village.
Great Oakley
An Essex Village.
The Essex Way 162: towards Little Oakley A largely straight path leads from Ramsey to a footpath junction near Little Oakley.
The Essex Way 162: towards Little Oakley
A largely straight path leads from Ramsey to a footpath junction near Little Oakley.
Wix Road Great Oakley church is out of the village off the Wix Road, turn left here.
Wix Road
Great Oakley church is out of the village off the Wix Road, turn left here.
Essex signpost Rural Essex
Essex signpost
Rural Essex
Looking northeast along the High Street (B1414) On the right is a war memorial, with the turning into Farm Road just beyond it.
Looking northeast along the High Street (B1414)
On the right is a war memorial, with the turning into Farm Road just beyond it.
Oakley Road, near Great Oakley The road signs warn of a double bend and the road narrowing ahead.
Oakley Road, near Great Oakley
The road signs warn of a double bend and the road narrowing ahead.
Public footpath near Great Oakley Almost hidden in the shade to the right of the image is a wooden signpost indicating that a public footpath heads into the undergrowth here.
Public footpath near Great Oakley
Almost hidden in the shade to the right of the image is a wooden signpost indicating that a public footpath heads into the undergrowth here.
Road junction near Great Oakley The junction of two minor roads near Great Oakley in Essex.  The blue label on the post indicates that this road forms part of the National Cycle Network.
Road junction near Great Oakley
The junction of two minor roads near Great Oakley in Essex. The blue label on the post indicates that this road forms part of the National Cycle Network.
Wix Road, Great Oakley Wix Road at its junction with School Road in the village of Great Oakley.

The blue sign to the left indicates that this is part of the National Cycle Network, route 51.
Wix Road, Great Oakley
Wix Road at its junction with School Road in the village of Great Oakley. The blue sign to the left indicates that this is part of the National Cycle Network, route 51.
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Soils Wood is located at Grid Ref: TM2028 (Lat: 51.913224, Lng: 1.2018287)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Tendring

Police Authority: Essex

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