Old Hall Pond – Pond at Thorndon Country Park loop from North Thorndon Country Park

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Old Hall Pond – Pond at Thorndon Country Park loop from North Thorndon Country Park

Moderate

105

runners

Old Hall Pond – Pond at Thorndon Country Park loop from North Thorndon Country Park

01:15

11.3km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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116 m

Thorn Countryside Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

There's a cafe in here - also a toilet block and a shelter from the sun/rain.

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157 m

View South from Thorndon Country Park

Highlight • Forest

At the edge of Thorndon Country Park South you are rewarded with incredible far reaching views to the south. The ruins of Thorndon Old Hall are just behind you and …

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4.02 km

Old Hall Pond

Highlight • Lake

Located in close proximity to Thorndon Old Hall which burnt down in the 18th century, the Pond is also known as Old Hall Pond. It is now a fishing lake …

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4.40 km

Pond at Thorndon Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice country park with varied habitats, good trails, good views, ponds... and lots of goats 🐐!! (see komoot.com/tour/39345455?ref=wtd)

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6.39 km

View of the Valley from Childerditch Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this vantage point on the hill above Childerditch Pond you can enjoy beautiful views of the valley to the south west and also across into Thorndon Park to the north east. A lovely place to stop for a rest.

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8.06 km

Old Hall Pond and Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Thorndon Old Hall burnt down in the 18th century, leaving behind ruins and Old Hall Pond. The pond is now a fishing lake and a popular spot for recreation. Make …

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10.5 km

The Pebble Wall

Highlight • Natural Monument

The gravel here is glacial. The sand and pebbles at the base of the wall show a cross section of river beds that flowed from an ice sheet 450,000 years ago.

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11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.89 km

2.23 km

165 m

Surfaces

7.29 km

2.98 km