Hockley Woods, Protected woodland area in Essex, England
Hockley Woods spans 270 acres of land, featuring different tree species including oak, sweet chestnut, ash, and hornbeam across varying elevation levels.
The woodland banks within Hockley Woods date from medieval times, marking boundaries and demonstrating historical forest management techniques through the centuries.
Local residents participate in weekly parkrun events through the woodland paths, creating a connection between community fitness and natural surroundings.
Visitors can access Hockley Woods through multiple entry points, including the car park on Grove Road or via a 20-minute walk from Hockley rail station.
The woodland hosts a reintroduced population of heath fritillary butterflies, which thrive along the broad rides where their food source, common cow-wheat, grows.
GPS coordinates: 51.59400,0.64300
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:31
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Rayleigh Windmill
2.6 km
Hockley Spa Rooms
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Little Haven Nature Reserve
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Tile Wood
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Pound Wood
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Church of St Andrew
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The Crown Public House
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