World War II minefield control tower 940m and pillbox 980m south east of Holliwell Farm
Getting here
51.62484, 0.91223
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕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
Mudflats — internationally important for wading birds and wildfowl; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Carrion Crow +78 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Essex Skipper +108 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Essex Skipper +108 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Burnham-on-Crouch to Maldon
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
King Charles III England Coast Path: Burnham-on-Crouch to MaldonWalking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Southend-on-Sea to Wallasea IslandWalking route
The BroomwayWalking route
Wildlife to spot
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