윌리 시민 교구 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Not quite a Samuel L Jackson sequel, but within a few minutes of each other, I nearly stepped on two snakes that were using the narrow path as a sunlounger. I almost twisted an ankle avoiding the first which casually wander back into the longer grass before I could take a photo and the second was partially under dead grass, but by this point I was thinking it was like the Indianna Jones snake scene and my brain decided to pick up the pace and leg it rather than take a photo. They were nice looking, blue and grey with a diamond pattern on their backs, the first about 12-15 inches and the second looked fatter but I could not see it all.. From the web : https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/animals/reptiles-and-amphibians/adder/ Photo matching the snake from the website above.

Bit long. Remember it goes dark at 16:00 in Winter. We did half of it in tge dark though perfectly safe.

Great spot for lunch or a cup of coffee and they're dog friendly so bring your loyal companion with you.

In spring this wood comes alive with colour, with Bluebells carpeting the woodland floor before shifting to bright yellow as Yellow Archangel takes hold. In the early spring evenings, the musky scent of Moschatel flowers fills the air as the dew forms. In the Alder glades and Hazel coppice, Climbing Corydalis tendrils can be seen reaching for the trees and ferns, with their delicate creamy-white flowers on full show in the early summer. Throughout the woodland different patches of trees can be found, ranging from Oak, Sweet Chestnut coppice, to Scots and Corsican pine plantation, where White Admiral butterflies can be seen flitting through the trees in late Summer. Damaged in the great storm of 1987, the woodland has bounced back and is now flourishing. From April to mid-May, listen carefully for the beautiful serenading song of Nightingale, among the calls of other woodland birds. (https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/weeleyhall-wood)

Accessible 24/7, 365 days a year. Park on the grass at the nearby church making sure you aren't obstructing what are private laneways in the area. Finish your tour at Hilltop Garden Centre which has a great café serving delicious coffee, light lunches and sweet treats. Thankfully for Jeb and I, they have a café garden to the rear where you can dine and unwind with your furry friend.