🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Woodpigeon
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🛝Playground 268m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Woodpigeon
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🛝Playground 268m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Best for
13 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Free
Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Robin +58 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers
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Ancient woodland
Very strong match
Free
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
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Heritage
Very strong match
Free
Grade I listed building: NEW HALL; Historic site with public access
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Bluebell walks
Strong match
Free
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
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Wildlife
Strong match
Free
Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Robin +58 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Free
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Red Campion · last seen 2024
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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6 signed routes nearby · 21 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Centenary CircleWalking route34 km▾
Named routeLength 34 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Admiral McHardy WayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Blakes Wood to Lingwood Common Walk, DanburyWalking route4 km▾
Woodland paths can be hilling in places, with occasional protruding tree roots. Paths can become muddy, suitable footwear is necessary. Not suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs or cycles. Can be connected with Lingwood trails and Danbury trails.
Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Essex Way (Epping to Stratford St Mary)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
The Saffron TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Desborough Pathpublic footpath · 84 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 84 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
Generals Lanepublic footpath · 177 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 177 mPath type: service
Generals Lanepublic footpath · 69 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 69 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling
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74 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route▾
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Regional Route 50Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 50Regional cycle route
Great Waltham to City Centre Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN National Route 13Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 1Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route420 m▾
Named routeRef 1Length 420 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding
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11 public paths nearby
Public paths
Generals Lanebridleway · 164 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 164 mPath type: service
