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HUTTON COUNTRY PARK

37 ha
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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome37 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Black-headed Gull
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking on site — 4 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull, Starling +54 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull, Starling +54 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve; Birds — Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull, Starling +54 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Brimstone · last seen 2026; Insects — Brimstone · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
St Peter's WayWalking route66 km
Named routeLength 66 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route74 m
Named routeRef 13Length 74 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 13Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route656 m
Named routeRef 13Length 656 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.2 km
Named routeRef 13Length 4.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

About this nature reserve

Hutton Country Park, also a Local Nature Reserve, covers 37 hectares in Brentwood, Eastern England. The park includes ancient woodlands and meadows, offering habitats for birds and insects, with trails for walking and family activities.

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