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Harlowbury deserted medieval village

3 ha

📷 Robert Edwards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

51.78715, 0.14068

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Robin, Woodpigeon +69 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Magpie, Robin, Woodpigeon +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Common Darter, Blue-tailed Damselfly +61 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Common Darter, Blue-tailed Damselfly +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN National Route 1

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 24 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
Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Sheering Drivepublic footpath · 58 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 58 mSurface fine_gravelPath type: residential
Spicers Lanepublic footpath · 108 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 108 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

37 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 route140 m
Named routeRef 1Length 140 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route224 m
Named routeLength 224 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route660 m
Named routeRef 1Length 660 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Norman Chapel, Harlowbury, Essex

📷 Robert Edwards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Norman Chapel, Harlowbury, Essex

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Harlow Town ParkHistoric site2.9 km→🌱Harlow Town ParkUrban park3 km→✦Roman villa 500m north east of HarlowburyHistoric site600 m→🌱The Gibberd GardenUrban park900 m→✦THE HOUSE, MARSH LANEHistoric site900 m→🌱Pishiobury ParkUrban park1.9 km→

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