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📷 Peter Langsdale · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.90422, 0.33749

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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
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
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Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Tawny Owl, Mallard +78 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Tawny Owl, Mallard +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Giant Hogweed, Bluebell, Hazel +69 more · last seen 2022; Plants — Giant Hogweed, Bluebell, Hazel +69 more · last seen 2022

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hazel, Bramble, Common Nettle +9 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Meadow Brown, Small White +32 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large White, Meadow Brown, Small White +32 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
London to Walsingham - stage 03Walking route
Named routeRef LW03Local walking route
Harcamlow WayWalking route
Named routeRef HARRegional walking route
Takeley to Wall Wood Circular Walk, Hatfield ForestWalking route15.2 km

Circular walk in Takeley, Essex. Several stiles, tree roots, ditches and footbridges. Can get muddy in wet weather, wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Dogs on leads around the lake.

Named routeLength 15.2 kmDuration 05:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

32 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 16Cycling route
Named routeRef 16National Cycle Network
Regional Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route66 m
Named routeRef 16Length 66 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
N/ACycling route202 m
Named routeLength 202 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route18 m
Named routeRef 16Length 18 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route6.3 km
Named routeRef 50Length 6.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Rolls-Royce dealership forecourt

📷 Peter Langsdale · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Rolls-Royce dealership forecourt

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🦉FLITCH WAYNature reserve4.5 km→🌱Parsonage DownsUrban park3 km→🏞️FLITCH WAYCountry park4.4 km→✦Tilty AbbeyHistoric site1.5 km→🌱Parsonage DownsUrban park2.8 km→🌱Newton GreenUrban park3.5 km→

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