Danbury Country Park is a country park near Danbury in Essex, England, managed by Essex County Council. It is listed Grade II in Historic England's Register of Parks and Gardens, and it has received the Green Flag Award.
Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +73 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +73 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Gatekeeper, Dock Bug, Athous haemorrhoidalis +67 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Gatekeeper, Dock Bug, Athous haemorrhoidalis +67 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Common Bird's-foot-trefoil, Common Ragwort, Common Knapweed +36 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Common Bird's-foot-trefoil, Common Ragwort, Common Knapweed +36 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Common Nettle, Sheep's Sorrel, Bramble +4 more foraging species
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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7 signed routes nearby · 43 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Centenary CircleWalking route34 km▾
Named routeLength 34 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Admiral McHardy WayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Blakes Wood to Lingwood Common Walk, DanburyWalking route4 km▾
Woodland paths can be hilling in places, with occasional protruding tree roots. Paths can become muddy, suitable footwear is necessary. Not suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs or cycles. Can be connected with Lingwood trails and Danbury trails.
Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Danbury Common to Lingwood Common Walk, DanburyWalking route2.4 km▾
Easy walking on a waymarked route. There are grassy tracks and some tree routes. May not be suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs as some areas can get muddy in wet weather and during the winter. Can be connected with Blakes wood and Lingwood trails.
Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
St Peter's WayWalking route66 km▾
Named routeLength 66 kmRegional walking route
Fitzwalter Lanepublic footpath · 263 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 263 mSurface gravelPath type: service
Fitzwalter Lanepublic footpath · 18 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 18 mPath type: service
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Cycling
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39 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 8Cycling route▾
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route▾
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Regional Route 50Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 50Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United KingdomCycling route▾
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route420 m▾
Named routeRef 1Length 420 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding
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2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Ludgores Lanebridleway · 283 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 283 mPath type: service
Colemans Lanebridleway · 280 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 280 mSurface gravelPath type: service
