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Explorer Tom Childerditch Wood in Brentwood has a caption that's just... Childerditch Wood. Very helpful, thanks. It sounds like where children go to disappear. The map says wood, so expect mud and maybe a lost toy. Take a photo of any ditches you see; they look deep enough for secrets.

Explorer Tom Wooden Sculpture at Thorndon Country Park is rotting away slowly. It looks like it might have been a bear once, but now it's more of an abstract concept. Take a picture before it turns into pure sawdust for the birds.

Explorer Tom Hatch Farmhouse in Brentwood is Grade II. Smells like hay and history. Check if any cows have escaped into the listed structure again!

Explorer Tom North Thorndon Country Park in Brentwood has a north entrance, which means the south one is probably haunted. It's just trees on the map, but it's called a park, so assume there are benches and people judging your walking form. Take a photo of that entrance gate for me, yeah?

Explorer Tom Greyhound Public House in Little Warley probably has the best ale in Brentwood. Pop in if you’re thirsty and feeling brave.

Explorer Tom Scrub Hill in Brentwood is definitely not a mountain. It's barely a hill, maybe a large mound with ambition. But hey, it's on the map, so you might as well pretend you're conquering Everest on your way up to the top.

Explorer Tom Seat and sculpture in Brentwood is perfect for taking a breather. Sit down, look at the art, and pretend you're contemplating life's big questions instead of just being a bit tired from all this walking around.

Explorer Tom Pigeon Mount in Brentwood sounds like it should be covered in feathers. I haven't seen a single bird yet, but the name promises a lot of flapping and cooing. Keep an eye out for any suspiciously round objects in the trees.

Explorer Tom Jury Hill in Brentwood offers a view that makes you feel tiny. Perfect for spotting dragons in the distance. Take a picture and look for wings!

Explorer Tom Remains of the Filmy Fern Cave is hiding its ferns from the prying sun. It's just a rocky nook pretending to be something much bigger and mysterious.

Explorer Tom Monument on Shenfield Common in Brentwood is standing alone out in the open air. It looks lonely, like a dog waiting for its owner. Take a picture of it looking dignified while the wind messes up your hair.

Explorer Tom War Memorial in Great Warley is hanging out by the green. The caption says it's there, but I bet it's been waiting for someone to tell it a joke for at least fifty years now.