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Public accessDogs welcome25 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
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Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +65 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +65 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Large White +63 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Large White +63 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cat's-ear, Lesser Trefoil, Common Bird's-foot-trefoil +23 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Cat's-ear, Lesser Trefoil, Common Bird's-foot-trefoil +23 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Sheep's Sorrel, Dandelion, Oak +4 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 47 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
Danbury Common to Lingwood Common Walk, DanburyWalking route2.4 km

Easy walking on a waymarked route. There are grassy tracks and some tree routes. May not be suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs as some areas can get muddy in wet weather and during the winter. Can be connected with Blakes wood and Lingwood trails.

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
St Peter's WayWalking route66 km
Named routeLength 66 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

39 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 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United KingdomCycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route579 m
Named routeRef 1Length 579 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths
Graces Walkbridleway · 35 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 35 mSurface gravelPath type: bridleway
Graces Walkbridleway · 907 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 907 mSurface unpavedPath type: bridleway
Saffron Trailbridleway · 93 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 93 mPath type: path

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