Essex Walks
At Northlands Park in Basildon, these walks circle the attractive lakes and make the most of this compact but wildlife-rich green space.
From a short, fully accessible loop on solid paths to a longer route that explores shaded trails and open parkland before finishing at the café, the walks offer an easy and enjoyable outing for all ages and abilities.
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Walk information
This is a short wheel-friendly walk around the pretty nature-filled lakes in Northlands Park in Basildon.
The paths are all solid underfoot and manageable with a wheelchair. You'll also be able to enjoy a play park for the kids and a cafe for refreshments with disabled toilet facilities.
Walk information
If you have a bit more time, this second route is a longer walk that fully explores this small but pretty park in Basildon.
You'll enjoy the walk around the pretty lakes from the first walk, but this one also explores the park with paths through shaded sections and open parkland before visiting the cafe area at the end of the walk.
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