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Arkwrights Allotments

📷 David Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsPlay
Public accessDogs welcome

Getting here

51.76987, 0.10996

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 130m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Mallard +75 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Mallard +75 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Allotments

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Azure Damselfly, Migrant Hawker +22 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Azure Damselfly, Migrant Hawker +22 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Forests WayWalking route96 km
Named routeLength 96 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Harcamlow WayWalking route
Named routeRef HARRegional walking route
London to Walsingham - stage 02Walking route
Named routeRef LW02Local walking route
London to Walsingham - stage 03Walking route
Named routeRef LW03Local walking route
Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

40 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route140 m
Named routeRef 1Length 140 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route224 m
Named routeLength 224 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route418 m
Named routeRef 1Length 418 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route660 m
Named routeRef 1Length 660 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Arkwrights at the corner of Howard Way, Netteswell

📷 David Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Arkwrights at the corner of Howard Way, Netteswell

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Harlow Town ParkUrban park1.1 km→✦Harlow Town ParkHistoric site1.1 km→🌱Harlow CommonUrban park2.2 km→🌱Jean McAlpine ParkUrban park2.3 km→✦Roman villa 500m north east of HarlowburyHistoric site3.5 km→🦉PARNDON WOODS & COMMONNature reserve3.6 km→

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