The Essex Golf and Leisure Club
Getting here
51.91149, 0.68703
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
- ⛳Golf 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
- 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
- ⛳Golf 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
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Golf
Very strong match
Golf course
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Greylag Goose +47 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Greylag Goose +47 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Azure Damselfly, Limnephilus lunatus, Ruddy Darter +279 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Azure Damselfly, Limnephilus lunatus, Ruddy Darter +279 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby · 23 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.
EC 29public footpath · 1.5 km
Earls Colne Airfieldpublic footpath · 412 m
Earls Colne Airfieldpublic footpath · 255 m
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