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HARLOW MARSH

14 ha

📷 Glyn Baker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Getting here

51.78358, 0.10131

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 236m 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

9 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 69 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Forests WayWalking route96 km
Named routeLength 96 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Harcamlow WayWalking route
Named routeRef HARRegional walking route
London to Walsingham - stage 02Walking route
Named routeRef LW02Local walking route
London to Walsingham - stage 03Walking route
Named routeRef LW03Local walking route
Hertfordshire WayWalking route267 km

Long distance path

Named routeLength 267 kmRegional walking route
Bailey Bridgepublic footpath · 12 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 12 mSurface woodPath type: footway
School Lanepublic footpath · 59 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 59 mPath type: unclassified
Bailey Bridgepublic footpath · 14 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 14 mSurface woodPath type: footway
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Cycling

46 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
NCN National Route 11Cycling route
Named routeRef 11National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 1Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route140 m
Named routeRef 1Length 140 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route224 m
Named routeLength 224 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Parndon Mill Lanebridleway · 34 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 34 mPath type: unclassified
Over the Weirbyway open to all traffic · 11 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 11 mSurface concretePath type: footway

About this nature reserve

Harlow Marsh is a 14-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Harlow, Eastern England. The marshy habitats support diverse plant life and bird species, making it popular for birdwatching and nature walks.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Hybrid Bluebells in Harlow Marsh LNR

📷 Glyn Baker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Hybrid Bluebells in Harlow Marsh LNR

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Harlow Town ParkHistoric site600 m→🌱Harlow Town ParkUrban park600 m→🌱Jean McAlpine ParkUrban park2.7 km→✦Roman villa 500m north east of HarlowburyHistoric site3.2 km→🌱The Gibberd GardenUrban park3.4 km→🌱Harlow CommonUrban park3.5 km→

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