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Witham Skate Park

6 ha

📷 Christopher Hilton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

51.80067, 0.62782

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Magpie +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Magpie +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Bumblebee, Banded Demoiselle, White/Buff-tailed Bumblebee workers +48 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

2 signed routes nearby · 28 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
John Ray WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Essex Way (Epping to Stratford St Mary)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Lockram Lanepublic footpath · 123 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 123 mPath type: footway
Lockram Lanepublic footpath · 52 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 52 mPath type: service
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Cycling

77 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
Regional Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50Regional cycle route
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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Witham: skateboard park and open space from the railway

📷 Christopher Hilton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Witham: skateboard park and open space from the railway

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Town Hall GardensUrban park900 m→🌱Witham Town ParkUrban park900 m→🌱Witham Town ParkUrban park900 m→🌱Recreation Ground Rickstones RoadUrban park1.6 km→🌱River WalkUrban park500 m→🌱Alan Road Play AreaUrban park700 m→