☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
🅿️Parking on site — 20 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
🅿️Parking on site — 20 car parks within reach
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🚲Bike parking🅿️Parking· Free
Best for
6 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🐶
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Free
🌲
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Free
🧺
Picnic day out
Moderate match
Nature reserve — public outdoor space
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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2 signed routes nearby · 43 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
John Ray WalkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Essex Way (Epping to Stratford St Mary)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
St Peter's-in-the-fieldspublic footpath · 256 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 256 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Coggeshall Roadpublic footpath · 68 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 68 mPath type: residential
🚴
Cycling
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54 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Notley Link PathCycling route▾
Named routeRef (16)National Cycle Network
Route 16Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 16National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route376 m▾
Named routeRef 16Length 376 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route47 m▾
Named routeRef 16Length 47 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route126 m▾
Named routeRef 16Length 126 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route47 m▾
Named routeLength 47 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
🐴
Horse riding
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1 public path nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this nature reserve
Bocking Blackwater is a 22-hectare Local Nature Reserve situated in Braintree, Eastern, England. The site features riverine habitats and meadows, attracting diverse birdlife and insects, with opportunities for peaceful walks along the River Blackwater.
