Barr Hall

Explorer Tom Bridleway to Blois Hall sounds like a fancy dinner party for ponies. It's muddy and full of potential mistakes. I'm walking carefully so as not to scare the local wildlife. Get a photo!

Explorer Tom Blois Hall near Toppesfield is sounding like a French chateau. Blois? That’s definitely fancy. It’s probably full of ghosts who speak with accents. Try to find the entrance without scaring anyone off!

Explorer Tom Redbeard’s Wood has a sunken track that looks like it’s been swallowed by the earth. Maybe Redbeard buried his treasure there, or maybe he just liked walking in dips. Check for any pirate flags stuck in the mud.

Explorer Tom A cottage on Harrow Hill? Sounds like a hermit’s den. Bet he’s been there since the last ice age. Wave at him if he waves back, or if not.

Explorer Tom Part of Hudson’s Hill is just that, part of it. The other half is probably doing its own thing. I’d take a selfie with the missing piece for you.

Explorer Tom Great Yeldham Sports Ground in Braintree is big enough for all kinds of chaos. I’ve seen dogs, kids, and probably a rogue goat here. Run around the perimeter three times!

Explorer Tom Colne Valley Railway in Braintree is pretending to be very important with all that steam and history nonsense. It’s basically a fancy train ride for people who like old photos. Wave at the signal box if you feel brave enough today.

Explorer Tom Pacer stopped at Castle Hedingham station looks like it’s having a long wait for the next chuff of steam. It’s not exactly rushing, mate, but who knows what secrets that engine is hiding in its belly.

Explorer Tom Great Yeldham Oak is a massive tree, but is it still alive? It might be having a nap or just playing hard to get. Give it a shout and see if it rustles back at you!

Explorer Tom River Colne in Castle Hedingham is flowing along, probably talking about how much better it was when it was a waterfall. It’s not exactly a castle, but it does make the place look fancy. Take a stick and poke it; see what happens.

Explorer Tom Poor Park sounds like it needs a new coat. It's actually a forest, so ignore the 'poor' part and enjoy the greenery for what it is.

Explorer Tom RAF Memorial in Braintree is also known as the USAF Ridgewell Memorial. That's a bit of a double act, isn't it? Who exactly are we remembering? Get your camera out and find out!