The Ancient Hartswood Wander

Walks, England, Essex, Brentwood
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The Ancient Hartswood Wander

Brentwood, Essex

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  • 40 minutes / 1.2km
  • 12

Enjoy a circular walk around the ancient Hartswood. Great for wildlife spotters, kids and dogs too. Can get very muddy in wet weather.

  • Public toilets
  • Public transport
  • Parking
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Botanics

Walk preview

Map preview for The Ancient Hartswood Wander
  1. Welcome to this walk around Hartswood! This walk starts at King George’s Playing Fields.

    Step 1: Welcome to this walk around Hartswood! This walk starts at King George’s Playing Fields.

  2. Step 2: King George’s can be reached by bus from nearby Ingrave Road, or there is a car park if you must drive. You need to head away from the car park in the direction of the play park to begin.

  3. Little bursts of the seasons can be found throughout this walk. From daffodils & bluebells in spring to chestnuts & holly in autumn.

    Step 3: Little bursts of the seasons can be found throughout this walk. From daffodils & bluebells in spring to chestnuts & holly in autumn.

  4. On the right will be a climbing play area for children. It looks like fun!

    Step 4: On the right will be a climbing play area for children. It looks like fun!

  5. On your right will be a map & on the left will be a large pine tree.

    Step 5: On your right will be a map & on the left will be a large pine tree.

  6. Follow the gradual decline from here down to Hartswood.

    Step 6: Follow the gradual decline from here down to Hartswood.

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