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Hill Hall, brick kiln and deserted manorial settlement of Mount Hall

13 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome13 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
  • 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
Parking

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Robin +66 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: HILL HALL AND ATTACHED SERVICE WINGS TO NORTH AND WEST; Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Rabbit, Fallow Deer, American Mink +11 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Large White, 7-spot Ladybird +30 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Isothecium myosuroides, Overleaf Pellia +25 more · last seen 2019

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Oak TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Essex Way (Epping to Stratford St Mary)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Epping Forest Big WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Three Forests WayWalking route96 km
Named routeLength 96 kmRound tripRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

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