At a glance
Thrift Wood Walk
- Distance
- 1.75 miles
- Estimated time
- 1 hour
- Route type
- Circular
- GPS app guided
- Yes
- Parking
- Limited parking at start 51.69219, 0.58653
- Characteristics
- Woodland, Countryside, Pub
Essex Walks
Thrift Wood Walk and Route Map
This walk is a short and easy loop around Thrift Wood, a peaceful 48-acre stretch of ancient woodland managed by Essex Wildlife Trust.
This walk offers a gentle wander beneath mature trees with a small amount of roadside walking to reach the woods, plus a handy pub stop along the way.
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The walk
Thrift Wood Walk
This is a very simple short stroll around Thrift Wood which is made up of 48 acres of ancient woodland that is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust.
There is a small amount of roadside walking to get to and from the woods and a pub on the route for refreshments.
Based on 5 user ratings
Community feedback
Overall rating3.6
A well-liked walk
Very dog friendly
Reasonable paths
Possible with care
Very limited access
No facilities
Quite good
Spot on
Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Essex Walks app.
First-hand experiences
User reviews
Walker review
Short stroll through woodland.
Comments from walkers who have completed the Thrift Wood walk.
Time for a stop
Pubs and cafés on this walk
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Essex Walks App
Follow the Thrift Wood walk with GPS guidance
The easiest way to follow this route is with the Essex Walks app. Choose the walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you can see you're on the right path.
The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.
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On a computer? Scan the QR code with your phone's camera to get the Essex Walks app.
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- See your live position on the route map
- Works without a phone signal
- Includes 250+ Essex walks
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- Available for iPhone and Android
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