Activities at Danbury Commons and Blakes Wood

A treecreeper
Walking trail

Blake's Wood to Lingwood Common walk, Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex

Danbury Commons and Blakes Wood, Essex

Find your way to Lingwood Common on this easy-to-follow walking trail. Enjoy some great views over the Essex countryside and peaceful spots within the woods.

  • Moderate
  • 1 hour 30 mins
  • 2.5 miles (4.0km)
Autumn leaves on the woodland floor
Walking trail

Danbury Common to Lingwood Common walk, Chelmsford, Essex

Danbury Commons and Blakes Wood, Essex

Follow this waymarked trail, discovering open heathland, wooded glades, wetland and all the wildlife that thrive in the variety of habitats.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour
  • 1.5 miles (2.4km)
A bridleway leading to Lingwood Common
Walking trail

Lingwood Common to Blake's Wood walk, Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex

Danbury Commons and Blakes Wood, Essex

Take this way-marked trail between the two commons, passing through a mix of environments including open heath-land, wooded glades, plus an area of wetland that’s a haven for wildlife.

  • Moderate
  • 2 hours
  • 3.5 miles (5.6km)