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The largest of the Forestry Commission's new woodlands within Thames Chase, consisting of two former farms sloping down towards the River Ingrebourne, only a stream at this point.
The former Pages Farm has been extensively planted, but the grazing meadows of Mount Pleasant Farm lower down have been left in their original state and are rich in flowers and insects. The combination of these with the river, the young woodland and the rough grassland makes it a good area for birds at almost any time of the year.
Sculptures designed by local children add extra interest.
Visiting
Within the triangle formed by the A127, A12 and M25 east of Harold Wood. From M25 junction 28 take the A1023 towards Brentwood and turn first right on to Nags Head Lane: the Tylers Common car park is less than a mile down on the left. Or, heading west on the A127, turn off at the first junction after the M25 and head north along Hall Lane towards Brentwood: the Pages Wood car park is on the left.
Harold Wood station is about 20 minutes' walk from Pages Wood. Turn left outside the station and follow Gubbins Lane down to the junction. Go straight across and into Harold Wood Park, entering Pages Wood at its far corner.
Accessible at all times. Car park dawn to dusk