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Porter's Grove

7 ha

📷 Glyn Baker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

51.76903, 0.54697

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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
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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
Parking· Free

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Kestrel, Woodpigeon, Starling +86 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Kestrel, Woodpigeon, Starling +86 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Pedunculate Oak, Bramble, Elder +11 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Small Tortoiseshell +77 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Small Tortoiseshell +77 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Pedunculate Oak, Bramble, Honeysuckle +47 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Pedunculate Oak, Bramble, Honeysuckle +47 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Centenary CircleWalking route34 km
Named routeLength 34 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Admiral McHardy WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Blakes Wood to Lingwood Common Walk, DanburyWalking route4 km

Woodland paths can be hilling in places, with occasional protruding tree roots. Paths can become muddy, suitable footwear is necessary. Not suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs or cycles. Can be connected with Lingwood trails and Danbury trails.

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Essex Way (Epping to Stratford St Mary)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Saffron TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Boreham FP18public footpath · 144 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 144 mPath type: footway
Boreham FP18public footpath · 448 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 448 mPath type: footway
Wallace's Lanepublic footpath · 7 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 7 mPath type: service
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Cycling

58 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 8Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Regional Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National 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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footbridge on PROW 213_17

📷 Glyn Baker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Footbridge on PROW 213_17

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✦NEW HALL, BOREHAMHistoric site2.5 km→🌱The ChaseUrban park3.6 km→🌱Brook End GardensUrban park4.3 km→✦TERLING PLACEHistoric site3.8 km→🌱Chancellor Park Sports AreaUrban park3.8 km→🌱Brooklands ParkUrban park4.9 km→

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