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One of the earliest ancient woods to have been recorded in south-east Essex, being mentioned in anglo-saxon times. The tree species are predominately sessile oak, hornbeam and sweet chestnut, with some wild service. It is particularly rich in ancient woodland plants, including wood sorrel, bluebell and wood-rush, and has many wood ants.
Visiting
Turn south off the A127 at Rayleigh Weir on to Rayleigh Road (A129) and turn left on to Daws Heath Road at the Woodmans PH mini-roundabout. Or join the A129 from the A13, and turn right on to Daws Heath Road. Park on local streets with consideration for residents.
Bus services run along Rayleigh Road. For Pound Wood and Little Haven, half-hourly daytime service exc. Sundays from Rayleigh, Leigh, Chalkwell and Westcliff stations, and Southend bus station; get off at Rivers Corner for Pound Wood or Ann's Mini-market for Little Haven. Evenings and Sundays use the service serving Rayleigh station and Southend bus station via the A13 and get off at Woodman's Arms.
Accessible at all times
April to June for wild flowers and songbirds; October for fungi.
Please keep your dog under control.
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