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MILL MEADOW

37 ha

📷 Wikipedia · Mill Meadow · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome37 ha

Getting here

51.62060, 0.42521

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Waitrose 133m away — 20 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby · 7 public paths nearby

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

29 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 route123 m
Named routeRef 13Length 123 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route576 m
Named routeRef 13Length 576 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route35 m
Named routeRef 13Length 35 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route364 m
Named routeRef 13Length 364 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

About this nature reserve

Mill Meadow is a 37-hectare Local Nature Reserve situated in Basildon, Eastern England. The site features wetlands and grassland, attracting diverse wildlife including bird species and dragonflies, making it suitable for birdwatching and nature walks.

Wildlife to spot

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Mill Meadow

📷 Wikipedia · Mill Meadow · CC BY-SA 3.0

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🌱Lake MeadowsUrban park1.6 km→🌱Lake MeadowsUrban park1.6 km→🌱Rhododendron RowUrban park1.4 km→🌱Norsey WoodUrban park1.5 km→🌱Lake MeadowsUrban park1.5 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park4.8 km→

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