Welcome to Thornwood Common

Thornwood Common is a beautiful and serene location situated in the heart of Essex. The common is a vast expanse of greenery that is home to a variety of flora and fauna. The area is perfect for nature lovers and those who enjoy spending time outdoors. The common is a popular spot for picnics, walks, and bike rides. The peaceful atmosphere of the common makes it an ideal location for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The common is also steeped in history and has been a significant location in Essex for centuries. The area was once used as a grazing ground for cattle and sheep, and it was also a popular spot for hunting. Today, the common is a protected area, and visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the location without disturbing the wildlife that calls it home. The common is also home to several ancient trees, some of which are over 500 years old.

Thornwood Common is a popular location for events and activities throughout the year. The common is home to several annual events, including the Thornwood Village Fete and the Thornwood Open Gardens event. The common is also a popular spot for outdoor concerts and performances during the summer months. The location is easily accessible by car or public transport, making it a convenient location for visitors from all over Essex and beyond. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting day out, Thornwood Common has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 13.2°C

Feels Like: 10.8°C

Wind: 18.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Coopersale And Theydon Garnon Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Dale Bateman	Brickfield Road Coopersale Common Epping Essex CM16 7QX 01992574890 School Website
Latton Green Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Allen	Riddings Lane Harlow Essex CM18 7HT 01279421567 School Website
Epping Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy O'donnell	Coronation Hill Epping Essex CM16 5DU 01992572408 School Website
Epping Upland Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hurwood	Carters Lane Epping Green Epping Essex CM16 6QJ 1992572087 School Website
Open Box Education Centre Other Independent School Ages:14-16 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Dolan	St John's Road Epping Essex Essex CM16 5DN 1992577300 School Website
Beckmead Moundwood Academy Free Schools Alternative Provision Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Adrian Applewhite	Commonside Road Harlow Essex CM18 7EZ 1279444101 School Website
St James Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gina Bailey	Paringdon Road Harlow Essex CM18 7RH 01279432459 School Website
Longwood Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Monica Holland	Paringdon Road Harlow Essex CM18 7RQ 01279866155 School Website
The Tower School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Headteacher Rob Walton	33 High Street Epping CM16 4BA 1992926020 School Website
Kingsmoor Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Lymbouris	Ployters Road Harlow Essex CM18 7PS 01279306136 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harlow Town Station Approach, Off Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2JD 4.04 Miles

Harlow Mill Station Approach, Off Cambridge Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2EL 4.57 Miles

Roydon High Street, Roydon, Essex, CM19 5EH 5.03 Miles

Rye House Rye Road, Hoddesdon, Essex, EN11 0EG 5.79 Miles

Broxbourne Station Approach, Broxbourne, Essex, EN10 7AW 5.82 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jpl Luxury Cars 01992 570962 80 The Plain, Epping, Essex, CM16 6TW 1.35 Miles
All Executive Cars And Minibuses 07976 745004 20 Gibb Croft/Fern Hill La, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7JL 1.67 Miles
Bassett Car Service 01992 524040 Unit 20/Hurricane Way/North Weald Airfield, Epping, Essex, CM16 6AA 1.68 Miles
Elite Car Services 01992 572222 291 High St, Epping, Essex, CM16 4DA 1.70 Miles
Elite Taxis 01992 571111 291 High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4DA 1.70 Miles
Antony Ambassador Executive Car Services 01279 431392 1 Sakins Croft, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7BN 2.00 Miles
Lawlor Car Service 01992 577888 Epping Station, Epping, Essex, CM16 4HW 2.19 Miles
Crown Cars 01279 432432 12 Hillside, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9BJ 2.30 Miles
Home James Chauffeurs Ltd 01279 717100 Hastingwood Business Centre, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9JH 2.38 Miles
Sam's Taxi 07788 435943 6 Bridge Hill, Epping, Essex, CM16 4ER 2.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm16 318 - Upland Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Cm16 324D - Thornwood Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm16 344 - Duck Lane Thornwood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Cm16 327D - James Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm16 303 - Epping Upland No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Cm16 322 - Forest Glade No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Cm16 333D - Lindsey Street Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm17 149 - The Wantz No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Cm16 317 - St Margarets Hospital No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Cm16 302D - Tidys Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm16 315 - Coopersale Common Old Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Cm16 349 - Ingles Mead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Cm16 351 - Epping Mspo No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm16 3351 - Epping Mspo No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm16 311D - St Johns Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Limes Medical Centre 01992 573838	The Limes Medical Centre The Plain Epping Essex CM16 6TL
St Margaret's Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Plain Epping CM16 6TN
St Margaret's Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	St Margarets Hospital The Plain Epping CM16 6TN
Stellar Healthcare Rheumatology 0300 3037300	Rheumatology Stellar Healthcare Epping Essex CM16 6TN
Eput Tissue Viability 01279 827479	Eput Wechs, The Laurels St Margaret's Hospital Epping CM16 6TN

Local Stores

Maunds Hatch
1-2 Maunds Road
Maunds Hatch
Harlow
Essex
CM18 7RG
01279 453531
Store Website
1.86 miles

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SPAR - New North Road
209 - 215 New North Road
Hainault
IG6 3AD
0208 501 3340
Store Website
8.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Forest Veterinary Centre
Hemnall Street Epping Essex CM16 4LQ 01992 575790 general@forestvets.com Website 2.07 miles
Amenities
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North Weald Veterinary Surgery
42A-44 High Road North Weald Epping Essex CM16 6BU 01992 525556 northwealdvets@googlemail.com Website 2.10 miles
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Kewvets
11 Wych Elm Harlow Essex CM20 1QR 01279 422066 info@kewvets.com Website 3.51 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex CM20 2AB 01279 417290 harlow@jollyes.co.uk 4.00 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Walton Lodge Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 2 Mill Court Edinburgh Gate Harlow Essex CM20 2JA 01279 439359 helen@waltonlodgevets.com 4.00 miles


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Galley Hill Equine Surgery
Dallance Farm Breach Barns Lane Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 2AD 01992 762 185 galleyhillequine@aol.com Website 4.14 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Epping Forest
A Good Walk In The Forest Opposite St Margarets Hospital . Keep Your Dog On A Lead Or They Will Chase Deers . St Margaret'S Hospital Epping Lancashire CM16 6TJ 1.37 miles

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Epping Forest Theydon Loop
Travelling West From Theydon Bois, Go Past All The Homes And Park In The First Car Park On The Right. Car Park Is Close To The Fast Road, So Be Careful If Your Pup Is Over Excited. Go Through The Gate, Turn Right And Then Take The Left Path. If You Take A Left At Every Path/Junction It’S A Lovely Walk Through The Forest. Over Babbling Brooks And Streams And Logs And Trees For Your Pups To Jump On. Quiet First Thing In The Morning, Can Get Busier At Weekends. But Lots Of Room For The Dogs To Be Off Lead, Away From The Road. Can Get Muddy And Lots Of Squirrels. Only One Poo Bin At The Start/End By The Car Park. Lovely Route. B172 Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7DR 3.73 miles

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River Stort
Park In The Moor Hen Pub Car Park. Walk In The Direction Of The Pub And Just Keep Going, Or Stop At The Pub First! It's Approximately A Four Mile Round Trip If You Only Walk To The Next Pub, The Harlow Mill. Once You Reach The Harlow Mill Cross Over The Road Bridge And Make Your Way Back. You Can Walk Further, The River Has A Path Along Side For Miles Or You Can Cut It Shorter, There Are Several Pedestrian Bridges. If You Want To Veer Away From The River There Are Public Foot Paths But Be Aware They End Up Coming Out Onto A Road, Usually Without Pavement. Once You Leave The Pub Area There Is Very Little Foot Traffic. 47 Burntmill Ln Harlow Lancashire CM20 2QS 4.14 miles

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Pishiobury Park
This Is A Lovely Walk, It's Very Open Although There Are Some Wooded Areas. I Have Never Seen It Crowded Even On A Warm Summer Sunday. Some Of It Is Cow Field So For Those Parts It's Best To Have Your Dog On A Lead Although There Are No Signs Up Urging You To Do This. If You Want To Walk Further You Can Follow The River Stort For Miles, (A Number Of Pubs On Route). Within The Actual Park There Are Some Rolling Hills So I'm Not Sure About Wheel Chair Access. There Is A Railway Track Which Is Not Fenced Off Across The River And Along The Far Edge Of The Park, But You Don't Really Have To Go Anywhere Near This. Bonks Hill Lancashire 5.80 miles Just Outside Harlow, Essex, Heading North.

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Cornmill Meadows
Cornmill Meadows Is A Beautiful Walk Which Can Be As Short Or As Long As You Require. Dogs Can Run Free, There Is Lots Of Green Space And Water For Dogs That Like A Swim. Great For Birds And Wildlife. You Can Walk Through The Meadow Into The Abbey Gardens And From Here You Can Grab Lunch Or A Coffee. If You Are After A Coffee Visit 'Annies Coffee Shop' As This Is Dog Friendly. Keep Your Eyes Pealed In The Evenings For The Local Barn Owl Hunting Over The Reed Beds And The Kingfisher If You Are There In The Day. Great Walk, Peaceful, Pretty And Pooch Perfect! Abbey Church Centre Lancashire 5.80 miles

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Admiraland#039;S Walk Lake
Nice Walk Round A Lake And Along A River. Never Busy 2C Admirals Walk Hoddesdon Lancashire EN11 8AA 5.95 miles Near St Cross School

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-12.3°C	-12.8°C	-15.3°C	-16.4°C	-15.7°C	-10.7°C	-7.2°C	-3°C	-1.4°C	-3.2°C	-4.3°C	-5.2°C
Feels Like	-15.7°C	-15.4°C	-19.5°C	-20.4°C	-17.6°C	-13.1°C	-9.4°C	-6.2°C	-4.5°C	-5.4°C	-6.7°C	-8.3°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-5.6°C	-5.7°C	-5.6°C	-6.8°C	-6.6°C	-2.9°C	-0.3°C	2.3°C	3.2°C	2.2°C	-0.1°C	-1.8°C
Feels Like	-8.9°C	-9.1°C	-9.5°C	-11.3°C	-11.3°C	-8°C	-5.6°C	-2.3°C	-0.8°C	-1.3°C	-3.9°C	-6.4°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.8°C	-3.2°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-1.5°C	2°C	6°C	9.9°C	11.1°C	9.6°C	6.3°C	1.1°C
Feels Like	-7.7°C	-8.2°C	-8.5°C	-8.7°C	-6.3°C	-2.2°C	2.8°C	7.7°C	9.2°C	7.6°C	3.3°C	-2.9°C

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