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Bluntswall Wood

✦ Ancient woodland10 ha

📷 John Winfield · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome10 ha

Getting here

51.61756, 0.38453

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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
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Robin +68 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Robin +68 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Southern Hawker, Jersey Tiger, 14-spot Ladybird +8 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Southern Hawker, Jersey Tiger, 14-spot Ladybird +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Heritage

Ancient woodland — historic landscape

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
St Peter's WayWalking route66 km
Named routeLength 66 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

29 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route123 m
Named routeRef 13Length 123 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route576 m
Named routeRef 13Length 576 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route35 m
Named routeRef 13Length 35 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route364 m
Named routeRef 13Length 364 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Blind Lanebridleway · 180 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 180 mPath type: bridleway
Blind Lanebridleway · 477 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 477 mPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bluntswall Woods near Billericay, Essex

📷 John Winfield · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bluntswall Woods near Billericay, Essex

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🌱Lake MeadowsUrban park2.9 km→🌱Lake MeadowsUrban park2.9 km→🌱Rhododendron RowUrban park2.9 km→🌱Lake MeadowsUrban park2.9 km→🌱Norsey WoodUrban park3.9 km→🌱King George's Playing FieldsUrban park4.6 km→

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