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HORNCHURCH

103 ha

Plan your visit

PicnicDogsFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome103 ha

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
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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· FreePicnic spot

Best for

9 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area; Country park — good for group day out

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Family friendly

Country park — designed for family visits; picnic area

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Ingreborne Valley Way

Varies

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: London LOOP (Section 23)

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Green Chain Walk section 2 linkWalking route
Named routeRef G-CRegional walking route
London LOOP (Section 22)Walking route

"Section 22 of the London LOOP offers a short walk through community woodland and riverside scenery."

Named routeRef LOOPPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
London LOOP (Section 23)Walking route

"Section 23 of the London LOOP offers picturesque views alongside the River Ingrebourne."

Named routeRef LOOPRegional walking route
London LOOP (Section 24)Walking route
Named routeRef LOOPRegional walking route
Accessible Route, Rainham HallWalking route500 m
Named routeLength 500 mLocal walking route
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Cycling

98 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Ingreborne Valley WayCycling route
Named routeRef 136National Cycle Network
LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
LCN 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12Local cycle route
LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Ingrebourne Hill Mountain Bike CourseMountain bike route
Named route

About this country park

Hornchurch is a 103-hectare Country Park situated in Havering, London. The park contains ancient woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands, supporting a diverse range of wildlife, including birds, insects, and small mammals.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footpath in Hornchurch Country Park

Footpath in Hornchurch Country Park

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