Hobbs Cross Essex Map

About Hobbs Cross

Hobbs Cross rests quietly within the ancient embrace of Epping Forest's western fringe. It lies 3.2 km south-south-east of Epping (from Epping: bearing 152°T, OS grid TQ 475 992), and is situated west of Theydon Mount village. The air here, as it filters through the dense canopy of oak and beech, carries a scent of damp earth and decaying leaves, a perfume that has lingered through centuries. A scattering of cottages, their brickwork softened by the passage of time and the gentle Essex light, huddle near the crossroads, their gardens bursting with the untamed exuberance of climbing roses and rambling honeysuckle. The quietude of Hobbs Cross is profound, broken only by the distant call of a wood pigeon or the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth, a place where the forest’s breath still whispers secrets.

About This Hobbs Cross Map Page

Explore Hobbs Cross, Essex, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.673039, 0.132245. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.