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Hartswood

60ac/24ha  SSSI

Grid ref: TQ 604 923 (click for o/s map)

Updated 19/12/2010


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In the 17th century this ancient woodland, now managed by Brentwood Council, was owned by diarist John Evelyn. A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), it has towering oaks and sweet chestnut trees and small streams lined with ferns.

Visiting

Brentwood railway station is about 2km (via Hartswood and Little Warley Common) from Thorndon North. Buses from Brentwood Town Centre run to Eagle Way, Warley.

Accessible at all times.


Photo © Tony Gunton