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Aldhamhall Wood

✦ Ancient woodland2 ha

📷 Robert Edwards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

51.89409, 0.78991

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 460m away — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +63 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hazel, Hawthorn, Ash +45 more · last seen 2022; Plants — Hazel, Hawthorn, Ash +45 more · last seen 2022

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hazel, Hawthorn, Bramble +7 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Stag Beetle, Migrant Hawker, 16-spot Ladybird +45 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Stag Beetle, Migrant Hawker, 16-spot Ladybird +45 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 7 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
EAG 12public footpath · 519 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 519 mPath type: footway
EAG 11public footpath · 950 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 950 mPath type: footway
Aldham 14public footpath · 562 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 562 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

37 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

A view of Chippetts Lane from Chippetts Farm

📷 Robert Edwards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

A view of Chippetts Lane from Chippetts Farm

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🐄Colchester ZooVisitor farm4.7 km→🌱Marks Tey Recreational GroundsUrban park2.1 km→🌱Wheatfield road parkUrban park4.2 km→✦Roman Practice Camp and late Iron Age and Roman remains east of Stanway Hall FarmHistoric site4.7 km→🌱Springs Lane ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Aldham ParkUrban park400 m→

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