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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
51.84510, 0.94439
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦98+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Moorhen and Mallard
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 191m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦98+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Moorhen and Mallard
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 191m 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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Moorhen, Mallard, Robin +95 more · last seen 2026
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Moorhen, Mallard, Robin +95 more · last seen 2026
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Vine Weevil +18 more · last seen 2026
Free
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Free
Family friendly
Strong match
playground; Urban park — family destination
Free
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
14 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
🚶
Walking
Colchester Orbital West BWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Colchester Orbital West AWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Colchester Orbital Spoke (West)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Colchester Orbital Spoke (South)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Colne Valley PathWalking route37 km
Named routeLength 37 kmLocal walking route
🚴Cycling
73 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 8Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Colchester Orbital CycleCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Colchester Orbital Cycle Spoke (South-East)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Colchester Orbital Cycle Spoke (North East)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Garrison RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
🐴
Horse riding
Upper Haye Lanebyway open to all traffic · 1.3 km
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 1.3 kmSurface gravelPath type: track
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