Thorndon Country Park
This large country park is located near Brentwood in Essex and contains a number of fine woodland trails, ideal for walking or cycling. The park is made up of ancient woodland, an ancient deer park, grassland and three small lakes. There is also a useful Countryside Centre with a permanent exhibition and a shop selling gifts and refreshments.
Postcode
CM13 3RZ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsThorndon Country Park Ordnance Survey Map 
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Thorndon Country Park Open Street Map 
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Thorndon Country Park OS Map 
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Thorndon Country Park Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
There's a good on site cafe selling a range of meals and snacks.
Dog Walking
As you'd imagine the wide woodland paths are ideal for dog walking so you'll probably see plenty of other owners on your visit. The cafe mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head south west from the park and you can enjoy riverside trails at Hornchurch Country Park in Upminster.
To the north east is the town of Billericay where there's peaceful woodland trails at Norsey Woods and an impressive dam at the expansive Hanningfield Reservoir.
Brentwood has another country park in the shape of Weald Country Park. It's located just north west of the town and has a lovely circular trail around a picturesque lake.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Essex Walks page.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
A clover filled meadow and view across the Thorndon Country Park looking towards Childerditch
A lovely tree lined path in the woods
A group of cyclists make their way along one of the trails.
The Lake. This view is from the bird hide alongside the lake.
Visitor Centre. The visitor centre was constructed largely from timber felled during the severe storm of October 1987.
Hatch Farm
Pavilion Cafe
A clover filled meadow and view across the Thorndon Country Park looking towards Childerditch