Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Langdon Hills Country Park

Giffords Lane, South Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8HX, Tel: 01268 712186, Email, www.eswater.co.uk, (8 miles, 13kms)

Magpie Lane, Little Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3DX, Tel: 01277 224891, Email, www.warleyparkgc.co.uk, (7 miles, 11kms)

Undulating parkland course with panoramic views, lakes and trees together with excellent catering facilities will ensure a day to remember.

The Old Stockyard, Cricketers Lane, Herongate, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3PZ, Tel: 01277 811012, Email, www.trailnet.org.uk, (6 miles, 9kms)

One of the best ways to explore is by bike. TrailNet offers you the chance to hire bikes, tandems, trailers, child seats and tagalongs. Cycle hire at Great Notley Country Park, Thorndon Country Park and Langdon Nature Reserve in Essex.

In or near : Basildon, Essex, (1 miles, 2kms)

Members Club on public golf course. Changing rooms/showers available.

In or near : Basildon, Essex, (2 miles, 3kms)

Basildon, Heritage Gateway to south Essex has a documented history dating back more than ten thousand years. This trail introduces visitors to part of that heritage.

In or near : Basildon, Essex, (3 miles, 4kms)

30 acres of lake used for hire of jet ski, tuition and sales.

In or near : Canvey Island, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

Yacht club offering laying-up areas and moorings for members (subject to availability). Many sailing events organised. Clubhouse for social events.Visiting yachtsmen welcome. Water and fuel available.

In or near : Benfleet, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

Hilly parkland course established in 1922.

In or near : Brentwood, Essex, (8 miles, 13kms)

Brentwood School Sports Centre

In or near : Ingatestone, Essex, (7 miles, 12kms)

A friendly riding school catering for all ages and abilities. Established over 40 years ago. Lessons are offered in large indoor school with experienced instructors. Hacking available along bridleways nearby.

In or near : Benfleet, Essex, (6 miles, 10kms)

Set in a semi-rural location this family run centre offers access to a superb hacking and cross country course. Facilities available for Students examinations.

In or near : Canvey Island, Essex, (5 miles, 9kms)

An easy walk around a municipal parkland course that has become a complete test for golfers of any handicap. Attractive views, bar and catering facilities, Golf Shop with PGA professional tuition and 18 bay floodlit driving range.

In or near : Benfleet, Essex, (6 miles, 9kms)

Lessons offered range from beginners to advanced and include cross-country and jumping. All groups are small and do not exceed 5. Situated close to a variety of bridleways. Hacking is available with minimum road work.

In or near : Grays, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

Indoor school, outdoor manege and dressage ring. Road safety exam centre.

In or near : South Ockendon, Essex, (7 miles, 11kms)

Outdoor education centre. Activities all year for groups & individuals, include dinghy sailing, wind surfing, canoeing, archery, orienteering, mountain biking, sub aqua, angling, environmental conservation country park.

In or near : Billericay, Essex, (6 miles, 10kms)

Situated on Lawling Creek off the Blackwater Estuary the HBSC caters for dinghy and cruiser owners, racers and pleasure sailors, beginners and experts.

In or near : Brentwood, Essex, (8 miles, 12kms)

Club on municipal golf course.

In or near : Grays, Essex, (7 miles, 12kms)

A PADI 5 star IDC scuba diving centre providing tuition for all ages, from beginners through to instructor level. Courses from £175.00. All modern amenities available.

In or near : Basildon, Essex, (2 miles, 4kms)

Three courses - Langdon, Bulphan & Horndon consisting of three loops of nine holes. Driving Range, Three Hole Academy Course, Putting Greens. Societies welcome, restaurant & function facilities 25 bedroom hotel - all open to the public.

In or near : Basildon, Essex, (3 miles, 4kms)

Approved riding establishment offering group & private lessons and full livery. Large indoor & outdoor arenas, superb hacking (group & private), mostly bridleways.

In or near : South Ockendon, Essex, (7 miles, 12kms)

Game improvement centre with practice and teaching facilities for all aspects of the game. Professional: Matt Reid.

In or near : Grays, Essex, (4 miles, 6kms)

A heathland course within easy reach of M25 J30/31.

In or near : Grays, Essex, (6 miles, 10kms)

Palmers Sport Centre

In or near : Billericay, Essex, (6 miles, 10kms)

Established for more than 30 years large indoor and outdoor school is family run and offers you friendly service.

In or near : Benfleet, Essex, (7 miles, 11kms)

Ragwood is a teaching establishment with covered facilities. It holds ABRS tests (beginners to advanced level). Exam training and evening classes for Stable Management.

In or near : Wickford, Essex, (7 miles, 11kms)

Riding school and training centre/liveries. Indoor/outdoor school. Qualified instructors catering mainly for small groups, private and semi-private clients (no casual hire).