Take a Lap Around Oakwood Pond

Walks, England, Essex, Harlow

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  • Welcome to this walk around Oakwood Pond. The closest public transport is Hodings Road Cycle Path bus stop.

    Step 1: Welcome to this walk around Oakwood Pond. The closest public transport is Hodings Road Cycle Path bus stop.

  • Turn left to join the footpath and continue through the trees.

    Step 2: Turn left to join the footpath and continue through the trees.

  • Take the path to the left. Don’t forget to look up and enjoy the views of the tree canopy.

    Step 3: Take the path to the left. Don’t forget to look up and enjoy the views of the tree canopy.

  • Oakwood Pond and the surrounding areas have a rich history, possibly dating back as far as the 1100’s.

    Step 4: Oakwood Pond and the surrounding areas have a rich history, possibly dating back as far as the 1100’s.

  • It was once a stew pond for Canons Brook monastery and in the 1700’s was part of the grounds of Upper House.

    Step 5: It was once a stew pond for Canons Brook monastery and in the 1700’s was part of the grounds of Upper House.

  • Now take the path off to the left.

    Step 6: Now take the path off to the left.

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