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Tyler's WoodForest · 428 ydExplorer Tom Tyler's Wood has a footpath, so someone actually walks there. That's brave. Follow the path and see where your legs take you, mate.
Nightingale HallListed building · 1051 ydExplorer Tom Nightingale Hall on Greenstead Green is probably named after the bird, not the person. Grade II listed means it's special. I bet the nightingales are singing at 3 AM and ruining everyone's sleep. Listen for any chirping and take a photo of the trees!
Memorial ObeliskMonument or public art · 1129 ydExplorer Tom Memorial Obelisk in Braintree is just a big pointy rock that says ‘remember this person’. It’s got that solemn look, but I bet the person it honors was actually quite cheeky. Go have a laugh with it; it won’t mind if you’re respectful.
Woodland pigs - MarkshallForest or wood · 1230 ydExplorer Tom Woodland pigs - Markshall in Braintree are pigs in the woods, which is odd but fun. They’re probably rooting for you to find them. Don’t feed them unless you want a muddy face.
An old barn at Great Nunty's FarmOld home or work place · 1461 ydExplorer Tom Great Nunty's Farm has an old barn that smells like ancient dust and bad decisions. I bet it’s full of old farming tools that bite back.
Waterfall on Robins BrookWaterfall · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Waterfall on Robins Brook in Braintree is actually a real waterfall, which is cool for Essex. It’s not huge, but it’s there. Go find it and take a picture of the water rushing over the rocks!
MarkshallHeritage attraction · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Markshall in Braintree has a visitor centre that looks friendly enough. It’s a country park spot, so probably lots of walking involved. Don’t trust it to be easy on your legs!
Earls Colne Heritage MuseumMuseum · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Earls Colne Heritage Museum in Braintree is hoarding all the local secrets like a grumpy dragon guarding gold coins. I doubt they have anything exciting, but maybe a weird hat? Look for something dusty and forgotten on the shelf.
Earls Colne Baptist CemeteryCemetery · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Earls Colne Baptist Cemetery in Braintree seems to be having a serious identity crisis with all those headstones. It’s definitely a place where secrets go to rot, so keep your voice low and your eyes open.
St Andrew's ChurchGraveyard · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Another St Andrew's Church graveyard in Braintree is being stubborn. No records found, so I’m making stuff up as I go along. Take a picture for me if the church looks grumpy!
The Tower at St. Andrews Church Colne EngaineCastle, fort or tower · 2.2 miExplorer Tom The Tower at St. Andrews Church Colne Engaine is definitely trying to outdo everyone else on the block. It’s got that ‘look at me, I’m tall’ energy. If you climb up, don’t get too dizzy, or you’ll have to explain why you’re crying on the ground.
Water tower - HalsteadCastle, fort or tower · 2.3 miExplorer 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?
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