This stunning ancient woodland offers peace and tranquillity and a wealth of wildlife.

This atmospheric ancient woodland is the perfect spot for a tranquil walk in spring and summer, when wildflowers carpet the floor and bird song fills the air.

Quarry Banks Allan Wilson Memorial Reserve is a peaceful nature reserve. In spring the woodland is carpeted with flowers and the air is full of bird song. The meadow flowers attract butterflies in…

Tranquil ancient mixed woodland with a stream and ponds.

The meadows and ancient woodland at Ridley Bottom have an undisturbed atmosphere, with old limestone hedgerows, grassland flowers and a quiet atmosphere that attracts a variety of birds.

Managed on behalf of the National Trust, this tiny mixed woodland is the perfect place to indulge in a spot of tree hugging – what’s the oldest tree you can find? Listen out for drumming…

Visit the largest remaining species-rich water meadow in Essex with its famous display of wildflowers and wonderful mosaic of habitats

Stroll along the banks of the Roman River in one of the best preserved river valleys in Essex, passing under swaying willow trees and into the peaceful woodland

A fine example of ancient woodland that runs in a steep-sided dingle.

Rose Wood is currently closed until further notice due to tree felling works taking place on site to deal with ash dieback in the area. Thank you for your cooperation.

Ancient woodland with beautiful springtime bluebells

An impressive patchwork of wildlife rich habitats

Discover a wealth of wild flowers and butterflies in this ancient woodland and meadows including the 'townhall clock' plant and the rare black hairstreak.

One of the country's largest surviving semi-natural ancient woodland

Slinter Woods and Dunsley Meadows form part of our Derwent Valley living landscape.

Ancient Woodland with large areas undergoing restoration from more modern commercial forestry.

A tranquil and secluded ancient oak woodland, home to stunning woodland flowers, charismatic mammals and birds.

Ancient broadleaved woodlands, calcareous grasslands, river, and cliffs

Ancient woodland and grassland supporting a large number of insects and birds.

Ancient hollies on the Stiperstones.