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Mountains Grove

✦ Ancient woodland15 ha

📷 David Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome15 ha

Getting here

51.78257, 0.69588

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Blackbird +73 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Blackbird +73 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Southern Marsh-orchid, Common Spotted-orchid · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Dusky Grass-miner, Pavid Willow Nematine, Brown Soft-scale +180 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Dusky Grass-miner, Pavid Willow Nematine, Brown Soft-scale +180 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
John Ray WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Maldon to SalcottWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
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Cycling

92 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 8Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
NCN Link PathCycling route
Named routeRef (16)National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United KingdomCycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Route 16Cycling route
Named routeRef 16National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route352 m
Named routeRef 16Length 352 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Colchester Road at the junction of Mountains Road

📷 David Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Colchester Road at the junction of Mountains Road

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Witham Town ParkUrban park4.2 km→🌱Witham Town ParkUrban park4.2 km→🌱Town Hall GardensUrban park4.2 km→✦BRAXTED PARKHistoric site2.8 km→🌱River WalkUrban park4 km→⚽King George's Playing FieldsPlaying field4.5 km→

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