Glade
← Back✦ Historic site

Rookwood Hall moated site

2 ha

📷 Andy Gryce · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

51.77559, 0.26054

Open directionsv
Google Maps↗Driving directionsApple Maps↗Driving directionsWaze↗Live driving navigationGoogle Transit↗Bus, rail or tramApple Transit↗Bus, rail or tram

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
  • ✦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

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +58 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +58 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Small White, Large Red Damselfly +68 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Small White, Large Red Damselfly +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Field Scabious, Pyramidal Orchid, Beech +9 more · last seen 2023; Plants — Field Scabious, Pyramidal Orchid, Beech +9 more · last seen 2023

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Stort Valley WayWalking route
Named route
Three Forests WayWalking route96 km
Named routeLength 96 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Essex Way (Epping to Stratford St Mary)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴

Cycling

16 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 route530 m
Named routeRef 1Length 530 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route7.2 km
Named routeLength 7.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route86 m
Named routeLength 86 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route849 m
Named routeLength 849 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
🐴

Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Pond, Rookwood Hall near Abbess Roding

📷 Andy Gryce · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Pond, Rookwood Hall near Abbess Roding

1 / 22

Weather for this location

Next 14 days

Loading local forecast…

Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦DOWN HALLHistoric site4.6 km→🌱ParksideUrban park4.8 km→✦Colville Hall Tudor and medieval remains, White RodingHistoric site2.5 km→✦Moated site known as Tanner's Cottage, 250m south of GreensHistoric site3.5 km→⛪Matthews ChapelReligious grounds4.5 km→⛪St Michael and All Angels' ChurchReligious grounds3.7 km→

Own or manage this place?

Claim this listing to keep details accurate, add photos, and highlight what makes it special — free.

Claim this page

How was your visit?

How useful was the information on this page?

id: d07be251-11ef-4b74-b8bc-4398bc721be8