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Aldham Park

1 ha

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Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.89583, 0.78415

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Great Tit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Great Tit, Robin +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Hedgehog, Muntjac, Rabbit +13 more · last seen 2023

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Painted Lady, Rosemary Beetle, Small White +47 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Hazel, Bramble +40 more · last seen 2022

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Margery Allingham WalkWalking route9.5 km
Named routeLength 9.5 kmLocal walking route
Colne Valley PathWalking route37 km
Named routeLength 37 kmLocal walking route
Round ChapelWalking route

Circular route around Chappel. Whilst it is not signed, it has been recorded on OSM in 'Name' fields for some time.

Named routeLocal walking route
Essex Way (Epping to Stratford St Mary)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Aldham 12public footpath · 500 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 500 mPath type: footway
Aldham 11public footpath · 558 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 558 mPath type: footway
Aldham 10public footpath · 506 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 506 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
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Cycling

34 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 8Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United KingdomCycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Lexden RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 13Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Entering Aldham on Brook Road

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Entering Aldham on Brook Road

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Marks Tey Recreational GroundsUrban park2.1 km→🌱Wheatfield road parkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Jamsin ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱Fordham HeathUrban park2.9 km→🌱Quilters GreenUrban park3.4 km→✦World War II Eastern Command Line at Chappel ViaductHistoric site3.5 km→