🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
✦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
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking
Best for
8 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, House Sparrow +62 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, House Sparrow +62 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug +75 more · last seen 2026
Free
🐶
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
🥾
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Essex Way (Epping to Stratford St Mary); Named hiking route nearby: Essex Way (Epping to Stratford St Mary)
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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6 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Margery Allingham WalkWalking route9.5 km▾
Named routeLength 9.5 kmLocal walking route
Colne Valley PathWalking route37 km▾
Named routeLength 37 kmLocal walking route
Round ChapelWalking route▾
Circular route around Chappel. Whilst it is not signed, it has been recorded on OSM in 'Name' fields for some time.
Named routeLocal walking route
Paycocke's Tudor Coggeshall Walk, Paycocke's House and GardenWalking route4 km▾
Paths across fields may be muddy after wet weather, so we advise wearing suitable footwear. Take care when crossing roads especially where there's no footpath along The Gravel. Expect a very gradual uphill approach along Grange Hill and East Street.
Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Grange Barn and Paycocke's House Circular Walk, Grange BarnWalking route4.8 km▾
Grange Barn is one of Europe's oldest timber-framed buildings. Paths are muddy and boggy after wet weather, so boots may be necessary. Please note that the river bridge is braced by metal bars which you'll need to climb over, so take care when crossing.
Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Gt Tey 29public footpath · 292 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 292 mPath type: footway
The Chasepublic footpath · 74 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 74 mPath type: service
Gt Tey 19public footpath · 671 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 671 mPath type: footway
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Cycling
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6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 13Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route188 m▾
Named routeRef 13Length 188 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route904 m▾
Named routeRef 13Length 904 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route6.6 km▾
Named routeRef 13Length 6.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km▾
Named routeRef 13Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route932 m▾
Named routeRef 13Length 932 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
