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Harlow Common

36 ha

📷 John Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome36 ha

Getting here

51.76352, 0.13991

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Robin
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 133m 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

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Robin, Woodpigeon +48 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Magpie, Robin, Woodpigeon +48 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Willow Emerald Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly +24 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 28 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
Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Whieldon Grangepublic footpath · 78 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 78 mPath type: residential
Whieldon Grangepublic footpath · 43 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 43 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

34 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route140 m
Named routeRef 1Length 140 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route224 m
Named routeLength 224 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route660 m
Named routeRef 1Length 660 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route301 m
Named routeRef 1Length 301 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths
Red Lion Lanebridleway · 120 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 120 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Red Lion Lanebridleway · 102 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 102 mSurface asphaltPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Bridleway looking South towards Harlow Common

📷 John Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Bridleway looking South towards Harlow Common

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Harlow Town ParkHistoric site3.1 km→🌱Harlow Town ParkUrban park3.1 km→✦Roman villa 500m north east of HarlowburyHistoric site3.2 km→🌱The Gibberd GardenUrban park3.3 km→✦THE HOUSE, MARSH LANEHistoric site3.4 km→🌱Jean McAlpine ParkUrban park4.3 km→