Getting here
51.90741, 0.75522
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Wildlife
Strong match
Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Bird watching
Strong match
Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Forest walks
Good match
Public woodland
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Essex Way (Epping to Stratford St Mary)
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby · 17 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Margery Allingham WalkWalking route9.5 km
Colne Valley PathWalking route37 km
Round ChapelWalking route
Circular route around Chappel. Whilst it is not signed, it has been recorded on OSM in 'Name' fields for some time.
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.
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.
GT 16public footpath · 195 m
This PROW is currently obstructed by the landowner and not accessible - it has been reported to ECC
GT 17public footpath · 155 m
GT 18public footpath · 417 m
🚴Cycling
7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 13Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Main RouteCycling route188 m
Main RouteCycling route904 m
Main RouteCycling route6.6 km
Main RouteCycling route2 km
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Pattocks Lane (GT 65)restricted byway · 243 m
Pattocks Lane (GT 65)restricted byway · 363 m
This PROW is completely overgrown and impassable - it has been reported to ECC
Pattocks Lane (GT 65)restricted byway · 110 m
Wildlife to spot
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