Hanningfield Amble

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Overview

A walk through the Wildlife Reserve adjacent to Hanningfield Reservoir and along footpaths and field edges to Crowsheath Wood, the village of Downham, and Cock Wood. Returning back through the reserve.

Wednesday, 3 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://essexwt.org.uk

Toilets and cafe available at start of walk and at the Nature Discovery Park. No dogs allowed.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 73854 97610
Nearest postcode:: CM3 8HX
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Free Car Park at Hanningfield Waterside Park, Giffords Lane, South Hanningfield Road, Chelmsford, CM3 8HX. Assemble near the Oversized benches at the first car park on the right.

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