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Parndon Wood Cemetery and Crematorium

📷 Christopher Hilton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.74113, 0.08885

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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
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Greenfinch, Goldfinch +68 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blue Tit, Greenfinch, Goldfinch +68 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Azure Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird +50 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Azure Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird +50 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

toilets

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 12 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
Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Parndon TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

40 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 route2 km
Named routeRef 1Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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 route418 m
Named routeRef 1Length 418 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Parndon Wood Cemetery and Crematorium grounds, Harlow

📷 Christopher Hilton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Parndon Wood Cemetery and Crematorium grounds, Harlow

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Harlow Town ParkUrban park4.2 km→✦Harlow Town ParkHistoric site4.2 km→🦉PARNDON WOODS & COMMONNature reserve100 m→🌱Jean McAlpine ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Harlow CommonUrban park4.3 km→🌱Kingsmoor Recreation ParkUrban park1 km→

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