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Wilderness

3 ha

📷 ken brown · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

51.76287, 0.50847

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 257m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Woodpigeon +56 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Woodpigeon +56 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Brimstone, Peacock +29 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Brimstone, Peacock +29 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 16 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Centenary CircleWalking route34 km
Named routeLength 34 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Repton's WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Admiral McHardy WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Blakes Wood to Lingwood Common Walk, DanburyWalking route4 km

Woodland paths can be hilling in places, with occasional protruding tree roots. Paths can become muddy, suitable footwear is necessary. Not suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs or cycles. Can be connected with Lingwood trails and Danbury trails.

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Essex Way (Epping to Stratford St Mary)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Desborough Pathpublic footpath · 84 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 84 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
Generals Lanepublic footpath · 177 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 177 mPath type: service
Generals Lanepublic footpath · 69 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 69 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

74 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Regional Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50Regional cycle route
Great Waltham to City Centre Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN National Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route420 m
Named routeRef 1Length 420 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

10 public paths nearby

Public paths
Generals Lanebridleway · 164 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 164 mPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Main Entrance, New Hall School

📷 ken brown · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Main Entrance, New Hall School

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🌱Central ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱West ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Central Park Memorial GardensUrban park4.3 km→🌱Frank Whitmore GreenUrban park4.3 km→🌱Melbourne ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Central ParkUrban park4.5 km→

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