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Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 350m north east of Little Oakley Hall

1 ha

📷 Glyn Baker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.91416, 1.22061

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Woodpigeon
  • ✦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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +83 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +83 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green Shieldbug, Meliscaeva auricollis, Eristalis pertinax +91 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Green Shieldbug, Meliscaeva auricollis, Eristalis pertinax +91 more · last seen 2026

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN 51

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Stour & Orwell WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Essex Way (Ramsey to Harwich)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Essex Way (Stratford St Mary to Ramsey)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

29 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 8Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part North SeaCycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route45 m
Named routeRef 51Length 45 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route356 m
Named routeLength 356 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route369 m
Named routeLength 369 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Rectory Lanebridleway · 423 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 423 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Farm Near Little Oakley Hall

📷 Glyn Baker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Farm Near Little Oakley Hall

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Oakley Coronation ParkUrban park1.1 km→🌱Welfare ParkUrban park4 km→✦Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsiteHistoric site0 m→🌱Castle Inn and Camping SiteUrban park1.7 km→🌱Welfare ParkUrban park4 km→⛪St Michael's ChurchReligious grounds1.6 km→

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