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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 88 reviews88 reviews

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    Thorndon Park North, The Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3RZ

    Telephone

    01277 232944

    Brentwood

    Home to the Gruffalo trail Thorndon has a lot to offer for all ages, glorious woodland walks and a café with a view of the trees and squirrels. The woods are open for dog walkers and the trail path is buggy friendly. Come and explore the outdoors…

    Add Thorndon Nature Discovery Centre to your Itinerary

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    Abbey Lane, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1RD

    Coggeshall

    A moderately easy 13-mile walk along the Essex Way, starts at Coggeshall and finishes at West Bergholt, Colchester. This fifth section of path is most scenic around the River Colne. The highlights are the wild poppies around Teybrook Farm, the…

    Add Essex Way Stage 5 - Coggeshall to West Bergholt to your Itinerary

  3. Address

    Off of Tiptree Road, Great Totham, Essex, CM8 3ED

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Great Totham

    This 50 acre reserve is just below the crest of the Great Totham Ridge and includes 23 acres of ancient woodland forming part of the Chantry Wood complex. A wonderful carpet of Bluebells can be enjoyed in the spring.

    Add Shut Heath Wood to your Itinerary

  4. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 122 reviews122 reviews

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    Chapel Lane Car Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2PP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1702 551072

    Hadleigh

    Hadleigh Park offers something to everyone, it is both beautiful and diverse with one of the best UK mountain bike courses at its heart.

    Add Cycle around Hadleigh Country Park to your Itinerary

  5. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 20 reviews20 reviews

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    Bedfords Park, Broxhill Road, Havering-atte-Bower, Romford, Essex, RM4 1QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1708 748646

    Romford

    The Nature Discovery Centre is situated in 215 acres of historic parkland. Walk, explore and discover with Essex Wildlife Trust by visiting today!

    Add Bedford's Park Nature Discovery Centre to your Itinerary

  6. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 533 reviews533 reviews

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    Tiptree Tea Room,Shop & Museum, Wilkin & Sons Ltd, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1621 814524

    Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester

    Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made. Delightful museum, tea room and gift shop.

    Add Tiptree Tea Room, Shop & Museum to your Itinerary

  7. Address

    Albert Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BS

    Witham

    This nice waterside stroll follows the River Brain through the Essex town of Witham.  The route runs for just under 2 miles on flat footpaths from Chipping Hill to the Whetmead Nature Reserve. 

    It is a very long meandering walk, parts of which…

    Add Witham River Walk and Whetmead Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  8. Address

    The Heath, Mistley, Mistley Heath, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2QH

    Mistley Heath, Manningtree

    A moderately easy 13 mile walk on the Essex Way. It starts from Mistely Heath, and ends in Harwich, at the Harwich Tower. A chance to feel beach and sand under feet for the first time since leaving Epping Forest tube station and the outskirts of…

    Add Essex Way Stage 7 - Mistley Heath to Harwich to your Itinerary

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    Town Street, Thaxted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2LD

    Dunmow

    A delightful circular walk of approx. 1 mile taking in many of the famous sights of Thaxted and enjoying the rolling North Essex countryside.

    Add Thaxted Wildlife Trail to your Itinerary

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    The Street, Pleshey, Essex, CM3 1HG

    Pleshey

    A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at Terling and is shaped almost entirely by the River Ter, and its river valley. The highlights are the Witches Stone, the Windmill at Flack Green and…

    Add Essex Way Stage 3 - Pleshey to Terling to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 626 reviews626 reviews

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    Waldegraves Holiday Park, Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 381195

    West Mersea, Colchester

    Get ready for fun with our 9-hole course FootGolf course in Essex. The latest sporting craze to sweep the UK has arrived at Waldegraves!

    Add Waldegraves Holiday Park Foot Golf to your Itinerary

  12. Address

    Vista Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6DB

    Clacton-on-Sea

    Find the ideal setting for a family cycle ride or a more challenging route for the independent rider.

    Add Cycle around Clacton and Great Bentley to your Itinerary

  13. Address

    Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UG

    Telephone

    01206 282920

    Castle Park, Colchester

    A unique art trail for cyclists and walkers along the River Colne.

    Add Town To Sea Trail to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 86 reviews86 reviews

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    South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 729678

    Colchester

    Nature reserve over 200 acres of mixed habitat on the Colne Estuary. Nature trails, wheelchair access, bird hides, gift shop and visitor centre with tea room. Friendly atmosphere. Regular events for adults and children.

    Add Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park to your Itinerary

  15. Address

    Blue House Farm Chase, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6GU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1621 862960

    North Fambridge

    Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund and many other donors.

    Add Blue House Farm to your Itinerary

  16. Address

    Alderford Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3HZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)345 603 7624

    Sible Hedingham

    One of the most complete historic watermills in Essex with most of the original machinery. Restored working water wheel. Open weekends in spring and summer.

    Add Alderford Watermill to your Itinerary

  17. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 45 reviews45 reviews

    Address

    71 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7QL

    Telephone

    03000 030 629

    Leyton

    Lee Valley Riding Centre is British Horse Society approved and offers horse riding lessons for beginners through to more experienced riders as well as superb equestrian facilities, including 5* livery services and top class tuition in London.

    Add Lee Valley Riding Centre to your Itinerary

  18. Address

    Hawk Hill, Battlesbridge, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7RN

    Wickford

    A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and Battlesbridge. Climb Danbury Mount, look for giant pike in the Chelmer, and listen for hunting peregrines in the river valley in memory of JA Baker. The route is…

    Add Saffron Trail Stage 6 – Battlesbridge to Belfairs, Hadleigh to your Itinerary

  19. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 271 reviews271 reviews

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    Castle Lane, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2AP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 370 333 1181

    Benfleet

    The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the Essex Marshes, the barbican and two towers remain standing today.

    Add Hadleigh Castle to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 299 reviews299 reviews

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    The Fort, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7NR

    Telephone

    0870 333 1181

    Tilbury

    Henry VIII built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth I famously rallied her army nearby. The present fort is much the best example of its type in England, with its circuit of moats and bastioned outworks.

    Add Tilbury Fort to your Itinerary

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