A rich mosaic of woodland, meadows and flower-rich acid grassland that forms an important wildlife corridor in an urban area

One of the largest remaining areas of ancient woodland in South East Essex, this reserve is one of the few sites in the UK where the Heath Fritillary butterfly is flourishing

This peaceful woodland is a true wonder in spring when you can walk through the carpet of bluebells

One of the earliest ancient woods recorded in south-east Essex, this woodland is an important wildlife corridor in the Daws Heath woodland landscape

Visit this beautiful woodland in spring to be fully immersed in a sea of colour, as the wildflowers that carpet this ancient woodland show off their bright flowers

Wander through the ancient trees, passing by idyllic ponds and woodland flowers that fill this little pocket of nature