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Muckinghall Wood - Broadleaved woodland

1 ha

📷 David Kemp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

PicnicDogsForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.57541, 0.76757

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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
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
Bike parkingParking· FreePicnic spot

Best for

8 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Wildlife

Traditional orchard priority habitat

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Southend-on-Sea to Wallasea Island

Free

Insect spotting

Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Roach Valley WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Tilbury to Southend-on-SeaWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Southend RingWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Southend-on-Sea to Wallasea IslandWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Beagle TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
🚴

Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Prittle Brook CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 53Cycling route
Named routeRef 53Local cycle route
Route 57Cycling route
Named routeRef 57Local cycle route
National Cycle Route 16Cycling route
Named routeRef 16National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
Named routeRef 16Length 2.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
Named routeRef 16Length 2.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Roach Farm, Mucking Hall Road, Barling

📷 David Kemp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Roach Farm, Mucking Hall Road, Barling

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Useful places within 5 km

🌱Priory ParkUrban park5 km→🌱Priory ParkUrban park5 km→🌱Bournes Green ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Doggets ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Shoebury ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Walled GardenUrban park4.9 km→

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