Hatfield Broad Oak Priory, or Hatfield Regis Priory, is a former Benedictine priory in Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, England. Founded by 1139, it was dissolved in 1536 as part of Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries.
Birds — Blue Tit, Moorhen, Woodpigeon +77 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Moorhen, Woodpigeon +77 more · last seen 2025
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Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Bee Orchid, Stinking Hellebore, Pedunculate Oak +15 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Bee Orchid, Stinking Hellebore, Pedunculate Oak +15 more · last seen 2024
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Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
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Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Box Tree Moth, Harlequin Ladybird, Meadow Brown +14 more · last seen 2021; Insects — Box Tree Moth, Harlequin Ladybird, Meadow Brown +14 more · last seen 2021
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Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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12 signed routes nearby · 13 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
Waterside StortfordWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Hatfield Forest and Flitch Way Walk, Hatfield ForestWalking route5.6 km▾
Circular family walk, through medieval hunting forest full of ancient trees. Terrain is flat. Paths can get muddy. Dogs on leads near livestock and around the lake.
Named routeLength 5.6 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Trail takes you through the best places to see buttercups in May or June. Mostly level ground through grassy plains and woodland paths, some tree routes and gates. Paths can get muddy. Dogs on leads near livestock and around the lake.
Named routeLength 5.4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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26 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Regional Route 50Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 50Regional cycle route
Route 16Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 16National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route26 m▾
Named routeLength 26 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route202 m▾
Named routeLength 202 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route337 m▾
Named routeRef 16Length 337 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route160 m▾
Named routeRef 16Length 160 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
