Danbury Commons and Blakes Wood
Danbury Commons and Blakes Wood form a patch of open countryside east of Chelmsford, mixing heathland commons with ancient coppiced woodland. Blakes Wood is known for its spring carpets of bluebells beneath old hornbeam and chestnut, while the commons offer heather, gorse and ponds rich in wildlife. A network of paths links the two, making for easy walks close to town with a real sense of escape.
- Spring bluebell woods
- Heathland commons
- Easy woodland paths
Best for a bluebell walk and a breath of open Essex country.