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West Horndon

Pond at Thorndon Country Park – Old Hall Pond loop from West Horndon

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Brentwood
West Horndon

Pond at Thorndon Country Park – Old Hall Pond loop from West Horndon

Moderate

5.0

(1)

15

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Pond at Thorndon Country Park – Old Hall Pond loop from West Horndon

02:05

7.81km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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728 m

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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2

771 m

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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3

3.28 km

Proposal Wood MTB Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

4

4.06 km

Thorndon Cycle Centre

Highlight • Cycleway

5

4.08 km

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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6

4.12 km

The Gruffalo Trail

Highlight • Structure

7

7.00 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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7.25 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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7.81 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

2.01 km

Surfaces

3.60 km

3.25 km

543 m

425 m

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Saturday 7 November

10°C

5°C

21 %

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