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Troys Wood

✦ Ancient woodland19 ha

📷 Chris Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome19 ha

Getting here

51.82182, 0.58817

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🌿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
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Kestrel, Carrion Crow +75 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Kestrel, Carrion Crow +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Elder, Hawthorn, Dog's Mercury +39 more · last seen 2019

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Harlequin Ladybird, Willow Emerald Damselfly +22 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Harlequin Ladybird, Willow Emerald Damselfly +22 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Elder, Hawthorn, Blackthorn +6 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Heritage

Ancient woodland — historic landscape

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
John Ray WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Essex Way (Epping to Stratford St Mary)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

81 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Notley Link PathCycling route
Named routeRef (16)National Cycle Network
NCN Link PathCycling route
Named routeRef (16)National Cycle Network
Regional Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50Regional cycle route
(50)Cycling route

National Cycle Network link route between NCN 16 and Regional Route 50

Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 16Cycling route
Named routeRef 16National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route14 m
Named routeRef 16Length 14 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths
Pink Lanebridleway · 1.1 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.1 kmSurface concretePath type: track
Pink Lanebridleway · 126 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 126 mSurface unpavedPath type: bridleway
Pink Lanebridleway · 611 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 611 mSurface unpavedPath type: bridleway
Troys Chasebridleway · 507 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 507 mSurface pavedPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Pink Lane heading East towards Church Hill

📷 Chris Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Pink Lane heading East towards Church Hill

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Recreation Ground Rickstones RoadUrban park3.7 km→🌱Town Hall GardensUrban park4.4 km→🌱Witham Town ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Witham Town ParkUrban park4.5 km→✦FAULKBOURNE HALLHistoric site1.9 km→✦Cressing TempleHistoric site2.3 km→

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