Getting here
51.61843, 0.53982
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦101+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
- 🌿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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦101+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
- 🌿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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Magpie +98 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Magpie +98 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Green Shieldbug, Batman Hoverfly, Eristalis tenax +18 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Green Shieldbug, Batman Hoverfly, Eristalis tenax +18 more · last seen 2026
Family friendly
Good match
Urban park — family destination
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby · 24 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Accessible Route, Rayleigh MountWalking route600 m
Gravel path with inclines around Rayleigh Mount. AccessAble: https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/access-guides/rayleigh-mount-the-mount-national-trust
St Peter's WayWalking route66 km
🚴Cycling
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Route 16Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route934 m
Main RouteCycling route742 m
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
N/ACycling route44 m
N/ACycling route145 m
Wildlife to spot
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