Getting here
51.94603, 1.07739
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Free65%Named hiking route nearby: Essex Way (Stratford St Mary to Ramsey)
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
19
8 named nearby · 11 public paths
Named routePublic access
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Cycling
6
6 named nearby
Named route
Named routes and paths nearby
NCN 51 · Cycling0
South Suffolk Route B · Cycling0
Alton Water Loop · Cycling0
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 8 · Cycling0
The Green · public footpath
Church Lane · public footpath
Church Lane · public footpath
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
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Café
The Tea House at Mistley Quay · 164m
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Parking
1 nearby · 329m
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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