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Little Parndon moated site

1 ha

📷 Peter Stack · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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HeritagePlayFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.78028, 0.08665

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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
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 201m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Cycling

National Cycle Network traffic-free route nearby (NCN ?)

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Wildlife

Good quality semi-improved grassland priority habitat

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 34 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Forests WayWalking route96 km
Named routeLength 96 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Harcamlow WayWalking route
Named routeRef HARRegional walking route
London to Walsingham - stage 02Walking route
Named routeRef LW02Local walking route
London to Walsingham - stage 03Walking route
Named routeRef LW03Local walking route
Greenwich Meridian TrailWalking route440 km

A long-distance walk that follows the line of the Prime Meridian. Inaugurated in 2009, to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the Greenwich Meridian.

Named routeRef GMTLength 440 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

48 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
NCN National Route 11Cycling route
Named routeRef 11National Cycle Network
Route 61Cycling route34 km

Route 61 travels from Maidenhead to Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford before arriving near Hoddesdon.

Named routeRef 61Length 34 kmNational Cycle Network
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 1Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route140 m
Named routeRef 1Length 140 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Parndon Mill Lanebridleway · 34 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 34 mPath type: unclassified
Over the Weirbyway open to all traffic · 11 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 11 mSurface concretePath type: footway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Mary's Church, Little Parndon, Essex

📷 Peter Stack · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Mary's Church, Little Parndon, Essex

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Harlow Town ParkUrban park1 km→✦Harlow Town ParkHistoric site1 km→🌱Jean McAlpine ParkUrban park1.8 km→🌱Harlow CommonUrban park4.1 km→✦Roman villa 500m north east of HarlowburyHistoric site4.3 km→🦉PARNDON WOODS & COMMONNature reserve4.4 km→

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