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Stansted Park

2 ha

📷 Christine Matthews · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

51.90178, 0.19416

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swift and Woodpigeon
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Swift, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +48 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Hedgehog, Muntjac, Grey Squirrel +14 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Hairy Curtain Crust, Fairy Ring Champignon, Schizopora radula +12 more · last seen 2017

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Box Tree Moth, Lily Beetle, Rosemary Beetle +104 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 signed routes nearby · 42 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Hatfield Forest Walk, Hatfield ForestWalking route2.7 km

Circular walk around the lake and then through the forest. Paths can get muddy after wet weather. Dogs welcome, please keep dogs on lead near livestock and around the lake.

Named routeLength 2.7 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Hertfordshire WayWalking route267 km

Long distance path

Named routeLength 267 kmRegional walking route
Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Capability Brown Walk, Hatfield ForestWalking route3 km

Circular trail explores the Georgian highlights of Hatfield Forest and influences of architect Capability Brown. Mostly level ground, some tree routes and gates. Paths can get muddy. Dogs on leads near livestock and around the lake.

Named routeLength 3 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Parks and Beyond Green RouteWalking route4.2 km
Named routeLength 4.2 kmRound tripLocal walking route
West Roadpublic footpath · 11 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 11 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Dairy Lanepublic footpath · 40 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 40 mPath type: residential
Park Roadpublic footpath · 47 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 47 mPath type: service
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Cycling

28 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 16Cycling route
Named routeRef 16National Cycle Network
Regional Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50Regional cycle route
N/ACycling route17 m
Named routeLength 17 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route202 m
Named routeLength 202 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route47 m
Named routeRef 16Length 47 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route337 m
Named routeRef 16Length 337 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose

Wildlife to spot

Photos

House on Main Road through Stansted Mountfitchet

📷 Christine Matthews · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

House on Main Road through Stansted Mountfitchet

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