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Gravel Pit Grove

2 ha

📷 Glyn Baker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

51.86154, 0.97043

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦110+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Carrion Crow
  • 🐕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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Robin +107 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Robin +107 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Vine Weevil +48 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Vine Weevil +48 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN 51

Varies

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Colchester Orbital West AWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Colchester Orbital Spoke (North)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Colchester Orbital Spoke (West)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Colchester Orbital Spoke (South)Walking route
Named routeLocal 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
Ballast Quay Roadpublic footpath · 618 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 618 mSurface gravelPath type: track
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Cycling

81 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Greenstead to North StationCycling route
Named routeLocal 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

Gravel Pit Grove

📷 Glyn Baker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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🌱Wivenhoe ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Wivenhoe ParkUrban park2.4 km→🦉COLNENature reserve1.3 km→🦉SALARY BROOKNature reserve3.3 km→🌱Greenstead ParkUrban park3.8 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds1 km→

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