Gruffalo trail

Walks, England, Essex, Brentwood

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  • There is paid parking at the Thorndon Country Park visitor centre. Head in to pick up a ๐Ÿ—บ for 50p - this supports the Essex Wildlife Trust

    Step 1: There is paid parking at the Thorndon Country Park visitor centre. Head in to pick up a ๐Ÿ—บ for 50p - this supports the Essex Wildlife Trust

  • There is plenty more to explore here but today weโ€™re just headed for Gruffalo statues! ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฆ‰๐ŸฆŠ๐Ÿฟ

    Step 2: There is plenty more to explore here but today weโ€™re just headed for Gruffalo statues! ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฆ‰๐ŸฆŠ๐Ÿฟ

  • The route is very clear to follow from the map. You should spot the red squirrel ๐Ÿฟ at the start up this tree

    Step 3: The route is very clear to follow from the map. You should spot the red squirrel ๐Ÿฟ at the start up this tree

  • Let the little ones lead and look out for nature all around

    Step 4: Let the little ones lead and look out for nature all around

  • This guy next ๐Ÿค—. The mouse found a nut and the nut was good ๐Ÿฅœ

    Step 5: This guy next ๐Ÿค—. The mouse found a nut and the nut was good ๐Ÿฅœ

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