Getting here
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞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
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +71 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +71 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Nettle, Hazel, Hawthorn +12 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, Red Admiral, 7-spot Ladybird +60 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, Red Admiral, 7-spot Ladybird +60 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Primrose, Cow Parsley, Common Nettle +64 more · last seen 2023; Plants — Primrose, Cow Parsley, Common Nettle +64 more · last seen 2023
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Margery Allingham WalkWalking route9.5 km
Colne Valley PathWalking route37 km
Round ChapelWalking route
Circular route around Chappel. Whilst it is not signed, it has been recorded on OSM in 'Name' fields for some time.
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.
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.
Great Tey 37public footpath · 223 m
Great Tey 37public footpath · 43 m
Great Tey FP47public footpath · 325 m
🚴Cycling
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 13Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route904 m
Main RouteCycling route6.6 km
Main RouteCycling route2 km
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Great Tey Bridleway 61bridleway · 781 m
Great Tey Bridleway 46bridleway · 598 m
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