🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
☕National Trust Tea-Room — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
☕National Trust Tea-Room — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
☕Café🅿️Parking🚻Toilets
Best for
9 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Blackbird +66 more · last seen 2025
Free
🧺
Picnic day out
Strong match
café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Blackbird +66 more · last seen 2025
Free
🛝
Family friendly
Strong match
café, toilets; Urban park — family destination
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Hornet Hoverfly, Box Tree Moth +50 more · last seen 2026
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Red Dead-nettle, Common Nettle +24 more · last seen 2022
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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6 signed routes nearby · 20 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
John Ray WalkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Margery Allingham WalkWalking route9.5 km▾
Named routeLength 9.5 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
Paycocke's Tudor Coggeshall Walk, Paycocke's House and GardenWalking route4 km▾
Paths across fields may be muddy after wet weather, so we advise wearing suitable footwear. Take care when crossing roads especially where there's no footpath along The Gravel. Expect a very gradual uphill approach along Grange Hill and East Street.
Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Grange Barn and Paycocke's House Circular Walk, Grange BarnWalking route4.8 km▾
Grange Barn is one of Europe's oldest timber-framed buildings. Paths are muddy and boggy after wet weather, so boots may be necessary. Please note that the river bridge is braced by metal bars which you'll need to climb over, so take care when crossing.
Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Greenacrespublic footpath · 24 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 24 mSurface concretePath type: residential
Abbey Lanepublic footpath · 67 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 67 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Abbey Lanepublic footpath · 370 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 370 mSurface gravelPath type: service
