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Hatfield Peverel Country Park (unopened)

34 ha

📷 Roger Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome34 ha

Getting here

51.77122, 0.62478

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 368m away — 4 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw +63 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Magpie, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Gatekeeper +35 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Gatekeeper +35 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
John Ray WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Admiral McHardy WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Maldon to SalcottWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Blakes Wood to Lingwood Common Walk, DanburyWalking route4 km

Woodland paths can be hilling in places, with occasional protruding tree roots. Paths can become muddy, suitable footwear is necessary. Not suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs or cycles. Can be connected with Lingwood trails and Danbury trails.

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Essex Way (Epping to Stratford St Mary)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Gypsy Lanepublic footpath · 1.1 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.1 kmPath type: footway
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Cycling

114 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 8Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
NCN Link PathCycling route
Named routeRef (16)National Cycle Network
Regional Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United KingdomCycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Tilled field near Knowle's Farm, Hatfield Peverel

📷 Roger Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Tilled field near Knowle's Farm, Hatfield Peverel

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🌱Witham Town ParkUrban park3.1 km→🌱Witham Town ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Town Hall GardensUrban park3.2 km→🌱Recreation Ground Rickstones RoadUrban park4.7 km→🌱Alan Road Play AreaUrban park2.7 km→🌱River WalkUrban park2.8 km→

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