Beard's Wood

Explorer Tom Parkhall Wood is pretending to be fancy. It's near a park, so it thinks it's superior to the rest of us. But trees are trees, mate. Check if there's a gate that locks, because I bet there is. Send me a pic of the prettiest branch.

Explorer Tom Baker's cottage smells like stale bread and mystery. I bet the baker only bakes for ghosts, which explains why it looks so abandoned.

Explorer Tom Village Hall at Blackmore End is where the village committee argues about bin collections. It’s a heritage spot, but probably locked. Listen for the sound of frustration.

Explorer Tom Brake's Wood sounds like it’s stuck with its foot on the brake pedal. I bet it never wants to move anywhere fast. Take your time getting through there, because it will match your pace exactly and grumble.

Explorer Tom Flying Fortress Dry Gulcher in Braintree is a memorial to a B-17 crew. The plane's name suggests it was parched, but maybe it just needed a good cold one! Snap a pic for me if you find it!

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 Bocking Windmill in Braintree is spinning its wheels or maybe not. I can’t tell from here! It looks grand though. Get a photo of it standing tall while it pretends to work hard.

Explorer Tom Old Milepost is pretending to be a serious historical landmark. Honestly, it’s just a stick with numbers on it. But hey, if you look close enough, maybe it’s telling you something deep.

Explorer Tom Just a plain old Milestone hiding in Braintree. It looks like it forgot what it was supposed to count. Snap a photo before it wanders off to do its own thing.

Explorer Tom Alderford Water Mill in Braintree is showing off as a museum. It looks like a proper old mill, but the map says check before entering. Be careful, it might be napping inside!

Explorer Tom Water tower - Halstead is just a big tank for water. Boring? Maybe. Essential? Yes. Go stand underneath it and feel small. It’s a good reminder that gravity exists, doesn't it?

Explorer Tom Water Tower, Just north of Wethersfield, Essex is holding up the sky, or so I think. It’s tall and lonely. Go take a photo with your back to it so it looks like you’re supporting it.