🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Kestrel
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
☕The Barns Tea Room — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Kestrel
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
☕The Barns Tea Room — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
Best for
13 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Free
Birds — Woodpigeon, Kestrel, Starling +73 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers
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Heritage
Very strong match
Free
Grade I listed building: The Barley Barn at Cressing Temple; Historic site with public access
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Wildlife
Strong match
Free
Birds — Woodpigeon, Kestrel, Starling +73 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland
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Ancient woodland
Strong match
Free
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
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Picnic day out
Strong match
Free
café, toilets, car park
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Free
Plants — Sycamore, Common Nettle, Ivy +23 more · last seen 2016; Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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4 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
John Ray WalkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Paycocke's Tudor Coggeshall Walk, Paycocke's House and GardenWalking route4 km▾
Paths across fields may be muddy after wet weather, so we advise wearing suitable footwear. Take care when crossing roads especially where there's no footpath along The Gravel. Expect a very gradual uphill approach along Grange Hill and East Street.
Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Essex Way (Epping to Stratford St Mary)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Grange Barn and Paycocke's House Circular Walk, Grange BarnWalking route4.8 km▾
Grange Barn is one of Europe's oldest timber-framed buildings. Paths are muddy and boggy after wet weather, so boots may be necessary. Please note that the river bridge is braced by metal bars which you'll need to climb over, so take care when crossing.
Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
John Ray Walkpublic footpath · 63 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 63 mPath type: service
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Cycling
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76 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
NCN Link PathCycling route▾
Named routeRef (16)National Cycle Network
Regional Route 50Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 50Regional cycle route
Route 16Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 16National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route376 m▾
Named routeRef 16Length 376 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route14 m▾
Named routeRef 16Length 14 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route491 m▾
Named routeRef 16Length 491 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
