Getting here
51.68401, 0.66133
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: St Peter's Way
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
18
4 named nearby · 14 public paths
Named routePublic access
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Cycling
9
9 named nearby
Named route
Named routes and paths nearby
King Charles III England Coast Path: Maldon to Salcott · Walking0
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 8 · Cycling0
King Charles III England Coast Path: Burnham-on-Crouch to Maldon · Walking0
Northey Island Circular Walk, Northey Island · Walking5.1 km
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
Church Hill · public footpath
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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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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Parking
Pavilion Car Park · 404m
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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Nearby places
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