Pages Wood

Along with Ingrebourne Hill, Pages Wood is our largest site in Thames Chase and provides ample space for everyone. Formed by combining the adjacent farmsteads of Mount Pleasant and Pages Farm, the site was first provided with three new bridges. One in the NW towards Harold Wood, while the other two connected the meadows and hedges of the SW, together created a major site. Dipping down from the car park at the SE (off Hall Lane) to the River Ingrebourne, then north and uphill to Harold Wood, the resulting valley of green space offers excellent views, both within the site and around it, as well as a rich mosaic of habitats – for people and wildlife. Over 100,000 trees have been planted since Pages was opened and these are now maturing well. Broad swaths of woodland sandwiched between grassy meadows will be the result. And, not surprisingly with this diversity of habitat, the quality of wildlife to be seen is impressive too. The potential for long walks, without encountering road traffic, is excellent. You could take a different route every day of the week! And the connection to the London Loop means you can easily roam further afield. The opportunity for safe cycling for children is extensive and there are large areas for them to explore as well. Whether you just want to take the kids out, or relax and watch wildlife, have some gentle exercise, or be really active, you can do it all at Pages Wood