At a glance
Tiptree Heath Walk
- Distance
- 1.25 miles
- Estimated time
- 30 mins
- Route type
- Circular
- GPS app guided
- Yes
- Parking
- Free parking at start 51.80068, 0.72865
- Characteristics
- Countryside
Essex Walks
Tiptree Heath Walk & Route Map
This walk is a short, family-friendly loop around Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve, a rare and beautiful stretch of lowland heath.
This walk is the only place in Essex where all three heather species grow together, making it a simple but special outing surrounded by open skies and colourful heathland.
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The walk
Tiptree Heath Walk
This is a nice short family-friendly stroll around the pretty Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
The Nature reserve is the only place in Essex where you can find all three Heather species growing together and it's the largest area of lowland heathland in the country.
Based on 5 user ratings
Community feedback
Overall rating3.6
A well-liked walk
Dog heaven
Generally well maintained
Possible with care
Partly accessible
No facilities
Take a packed lunch
Accurate
Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Essex Walks app.
First-hand experiences
User reviews
Walker review
Lovely short walk suitable for families with children. Lots of horses to see in the field near by.
Walker review
Really quiet mid week. Lovely easy stroll
Comments from walkers who have completed the Tiptree Heath walk.
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