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THORNDON

223 ha

📷 Robin Lucas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

DogsWalksFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome223 ha

Getting here

51.58910, 0.33336

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· Paid

Best for

7 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Family friendly

Country park — designed for family visits

Free

Picnic day out

Country park — good for group day out

Free

Wildlife

Country park — managed habitat

Free

Bird watching

Country park — mixed habitats

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

59 public paths nearby

Public paths
Warley Gappublic footpath · 100 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 100 mPath type: unclassified
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Horse riding

34 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

About this country park

Thorndon is a 223-hectare Country Park situated in Brentwood, Eastern England. The park has extensive woodlands, grasslands, and ponds, providing suitable habitats for wildlife like deer and various bird species, along with facilities for walking and picnicking.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Hatch Farm, Thorndon Country Park, Brentwood

📷 Robin Lucas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Hatch Farm, Thorndon Country Park, Brentwood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱King George's Playing FieldsUrban park2.6 km→🌱King Georges Playing FieldsUrban park2.8 km→🌱Folkes Lane WoodUrban park4.3 km→🌱High Wood ParkUrban park4.9 km→✦THORNDON HALLHistoric site600 m→🌱Thorndon Country Park SouthUrban park1.6 km→

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