Long Grove

Wood, Forest in Essex Tendring

England

Long Grove

Great Holland The B1032 runs for 5½ miles between Clacton-on-Sea and Kirby Cross, passing through Holland-on-Sea and Great Holland.
Great Holland Credit: David Dixon

Long Grove is a charming village located in the county of Essex, England. Nestled within the picturesque Epping Forest, the village is known for its beautiful woodlands and serene atmosphere. With a population of around 1,500 residents, Long Grove offers a close-knit community feel, making it an ideal place to live for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle.

The village is surrounded by dense forests, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities and nature exploration. The woodlands of Long Grove are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, attracting nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers alike. Popular species spotted in the area include deer, foxes, and various bird species.

Long Grove is proud of its rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the medieval period. The village features several historic buildings, such as St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century, and a number of traditional thatched-roof cottages that add to the village's charm.

Although Long Grove is a rural village, it is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The village is in close proximity to the town of Epping, where residents can find a range of amenities including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. Additionally, London is easily accessible by train, with a journey time of approximately 40 minutes to Liverpool Street Station.

In conclusion, Long Grove, Essex, is a tranquil village nestled within the scenic Epping Forest. With its stunning woodlands, rich history, and close-knit community, it offers a peaceful countryside lifestyle while maintaining convenient connections to nearby towns and London.

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Long Grove Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.849806/1.2110466 or Grid Reference TM2121. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Great Holland The B1032 runs for 5½ miles between Clacton-on-Sea and Kirby Cross, passing through Holland-on-Sea and Great Holland.
Great Holland
The B1032 runs for 5½ miles between Clacton-on-Sea and Kirby Cross, passing through Holland-on-Sea and Great Holland.
Thorpe Cross Junction Taken from the B1034 looking across the B1033 into  <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7490164">TM1921 : Thorpe Park Lane</a>
Thorpe Cross Junction
Taken from the B1034 looking across the B1033 into TM1921 : Thorpe Park Lane
Thorpe Park Lane Old farm machinery being used as a road block to prevent unauthorised access to a farms hard standing.
Thorpe Park Lane
Old farm machinery being used as a road block to prevent unauthorised access to a farms hard standing.
Road to Kentshill Farm
Road to Kentshill Farm
Road junction at Thorpe Cross The photo was taken from Thorpe Park Lane. The road running left to right is the B1033 and the road beyond is the B1034.
Road junction at Thorpe Cross
The photo was taken from Thorpe Park Lane. The road running left to right is the B1033 and the road beyond is the B1034.
Orchard no more Looking south from the edge of a small wood over a field that the Explorer map marks as orchard-land.  On this bleak mid-November day, it didn't give the impression of a friendly location for fruit-growing.
Orchard no more
Looking south from the edge of a small wood over a field that the Explorer map marks as orchard-land. On this bleak mid-November day, it didn't give the impression of a friendly location for fruit-growing.
Track beside Parklane Grove This track leads along the edge of the small wood and back towards Park Lane.  Consulting Explorer confirms that photographer position and subject are definitely within this square.
Track beside Parklane Grove
This track leads along the edge of the small wood and back towards Park Lane. Consulting Explorer confirms that photographer position and subject are definitely within this square.
Soken Wood An entrance gate to The Woodland Trust's Soken Wood <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/soken-wood/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/soken-wood/">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>
Soken Wood
An entrance gate to The Woodland Trust's Soken Wood LinkExternal link
Edge of Soken Wood This appears to be the boundary fence of the Woodland Trust's 
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/soken-wood/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/soken-wood/">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> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379837">TM2222 : Soken Wood</a> however the field on the far side seems to have open access 
see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379921">TM2222 : Backwater Plea</a>
Edge of Soken Wood
This appears to be the boundary fence of the Woodland Trust's LinkExternal link TM2222 : Soken Wood however the field on the far side seems to have open access see TM2222 : Backwater Plea
Jurassic Wood The fossil record shows that at one time <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379837">TM2222 : Soken Wood</a> and other exotic species grew in this area the Woodland Trust <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/en/our-woods/pages/wood-details.aspx?wood=5382&site=soken-wood" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/en/our-woods/pages/wood-details.aspx?wood=5382&site=soken-wood">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> has planted some of these in a section of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379837">TM2222 : Soken Wood</a> <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wildessex.net/sites/Soken%20Wood.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wildessex.net/sites/Soken%20Wood.htm">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>
Jurassic Wood
The fossil record shows that at one time TM2222 : Soken Wood and other exotic species grew in this area the Woodland Trust LinkExternal link has planted some of these in a section of TM2222 : Soken Wood LinkExternal link
Monkey   Puzzle Millions of years ago this site was a <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379859">TM2222 : Jurassic Wood</a> The Woodland Trust <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/soken-wood/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/soken-wood/">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> have planted some exotic trees in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379837">TM2222 : Soken Wood</a> <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wildessex.net/sites/Soken%20Wood.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wildessex.net/sites/Soken%20Wood.htm">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> to give a flavour of what it was like before mankind. Take an even closer look at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379882">TM2222 : Spider Puzzle?</a>
Monkey Puzzle
Millions of years ago this site was a TM2222 : Jurassic Wood The Woodland Trust LinkExternal link have planted some exotic trees in TM2222 : Soken Wood LinkExternal link to give a flavour of what it was like before mankind. Take an even closer look at TM2222 : Spider Puzzle?
Spider Puzzle? No puzzled monkeys on this <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379875">TM2222 : Monkey   Puzzle</a> but the spiders clearly like it
Spider Puzzle?
No puzzled monkeys on this TM2222 : Monkey Puzzle but the spiders clearly like it
Soken Wood Ride One of the "rides" in The Woodland Trust's <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/soken-wood/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/soken-wood/">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> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379837">TM2222 : Soken Wood</a> <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wildessex.net/sites/Soken%20Wood.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wildessex.net/sites/Soken%20Wood.htm">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>
Soken Wood Ride
One of the "rides" in The Woodland Trust's LinkExternal link TM2222 : Soken Wood LinkExternal link
A Soken Stream This stream marks the edge of the open access area west of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379849">TM2122 : Edge of Soken Wood</a> the land beyond the gate in the distance is marked as private.
A Soken Stream
This stream marks the edge of the open access area west of TM2122 : Edge of Soken Wood the land beyond the gate in the distance is marked as private.
Backwater Plea The small hand drawn sign on the right entreaties visitors to take their rubbish home to “keep our Beautiful Backwater Beautiful” it is ironic really as a few yards away there is a Council rubbish tip.
Backwater Plea
The small hand drawn sign on the right entreaties visitors to take their rubbish home to “keep our Beautiful Backwater Beautiful” it is ironic really as a few yards away there is a Council rubbish tip.
Soken Wood Blossom A fine Spring morning in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379837">TM2222 : Soken Wood</a> take a closer look at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379934">TM2222 : Blossom in Soken Wood</a>
Soken Wood Blossom
A fine Spring morning in TM2222 : Soken Wood take a closer look at TM2222 : Blossom in Soken Wood
Blossom in Soken Wood Another view of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2379928">TM2222 : Soken Wood Blossom</a>
Blossom in Soken Wood
Another view of TM2222 : Soken Wood Blossom
Kirby-le-Soken: the post office Looking across Walton Road at the village store and post office.
Kirby-le-Soken: the post office
Looking across Walton Road at the village store and post office.
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Long Grove is located at Grid Ref: TM2121 (Lat: 51.849806, Lng: 1.2110466)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Tendring

Police Authority: Essex

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