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Decoy pond 500m south of Waldegraves Farm

1 ha

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦103+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Woodpigeon
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
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Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +100 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +100 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Firebug · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
King Charles III England Coast Path: Maldon to SalcottWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
St Peter's WayWalking route66 km
Named routeLength 66 kmRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Burnham-on-Crouch to MaldonWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
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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

On the coast south of Waldegraves Farm

On the coast south of Waldegraves Farm

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