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Crop mark site S of Ardleigh

51 ha

📷 Ben Brooksbank · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome51 ha

Getting here

51.91831, 0.99038

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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
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Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mute Swan, Coot, Mallard +71 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mute Swan, Coot, Mallard +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yarrow, Cow Parsley, Greater Plantain +222 more · last seen 2023; Plants — Yarrow, Cow Parsley, Greater Plantain +222 more · last seen 2023

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Nettle, Bramble, Hazel +27 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Stag Beetle, Large White, Rosemary Beetle +34 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Stag Beetle, Large White, Rosemary Beetle +34 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

15 signed routes nearby · 17 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Stour Valley Path part 3Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Bourne Mill Pub Tour, Bourne MillWalking route4.8 km

Circular walk that takes you to some of the local area's most celebrated inns. While much of this route runs along concrete pavements, there are some paths that can become muddy during wet weather. There are no steep gradients or obstacles to negotiate.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Flatford and Constable Country Walk, FlatfordWalking route11.2 km

4 miles (6.4km) return from Manningtree to Flatford. Optional loop to Dedham adds another 3 miles (4.8km). Generally flat grass and gravel paths with some moderate slopes.

Named routeLength 11.2 kmDuration 03:30Round tripLocal walking route
St Edmund WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 142kmRegional walking route
Stour & Orwell WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
George Hall Lanepublic footpath · 202 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 202 mPath type: service
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Cycling

44 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
South Suffolk Route BCycling route
Named routeRef BRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 8Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Colchester Orbital CycleCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Colchester Orbital Cycle Spoke (South-East)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Colchester Orbital Cycle Spoke (North East)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Site of Ardleigh station

📷 Ben Brooksbank · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Site of Ardleigh station

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱The Duchy FieldUrban park4.3 km→🌱Greenstead ParkUrban park4.7 km→🦉SALARY BROOKNature reserve4.8 km→🌱Ardleigh (Millennium Green)Urban park800 m→✦Settlement site NNE of Lawford HouseHistoric site3.8 km→✦Neolithic enclosure 510m north-east of Lawford HouseHistoric site3.8 km→

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