Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha
Getting here
51.58610, 0.71054
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦91+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Black-tailed Godwit
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 137m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦91+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Black-tailed Godwit
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 137m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Shoveler, Black-tailed Godwit, Wigeon +88 more · last seen 2026
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Shoveler, Black-tailed Godwit, Wigeon +88 more · last seen 2026
Free
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Free
Family friendly
Strong match
playground; Urban park — family destination
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Firebug, 7-spot Ladybird, Hornet Hoverfly +14 more · last seen 2026
Free
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
🚶
Walking
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
Doggetts Chasepublic footpath · 1.5 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.5 kmSurface asphaltPath type: service
🚴Cycling
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Prittle Brook CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Route 16Cycling route
Named routeRef 16National Cycle Network
Route 53Cycling route
Named routeRef 53Local cycle route
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 16Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route441 m
Named routeRef 16Length 441 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route86 m
Named routeRef 16Length 86 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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