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St Philip's Priory

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.72687, 0.46327

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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
  • 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via NCN National Route 13
  • 🐕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
Bike parkingParking· Paid

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Magpie +61 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Magpie +61 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Migrant Hawker, Willow Emerald Damselfly, Common Darter +65 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Migrant Hawker, Willow Emerald Damselfly, Common Darter +65 more · last seen 2026

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN National Route 13

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Bent · last seen 2025; Plants — Common Bent · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Centenary CircleWalking route34 km
Named routeLength 34 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Pleasure Gardens WalkWalking route
Named route
Repton's WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Hylands Estate Boundary WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Hylands Lower Estate WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

71 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Great Waltham to City Centre Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN National Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route801 m
Named routeRef 13Length 801 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route420 m
Named routeRef 1Length 420 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Royal British Legion (1925) Chelmsford

📷 Nick Mutton 01329 000000 · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Royal British Legion (1925) Chelmsford

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🌱Central ParkUrban park700 m→🌱West ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Chelmer ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Hylands ParkUrban park2.5 km→✦HYLANDS PARKHistoric site2.5 km→🌱Oaklands ParkUrban park500 m→

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