Thorndon Country Park offers a variety of habitats including ancient woodland, parkland, ponds, a marsh and meadow. There are some stunning ancient trees including Giant Oak and Hornbeam pollards that are reminders that this was once a deer park. Parts of it used to be heath land, now a scarce habitat in Essex, and to restore it, parts of the park, both north and south, are being grazed by goats and sheep.
The countryside centre is managed by Essex Wildlife Trust and the Park is managed by Essex County Council in a joint venture.
We hope you enjoy the caches that have been placed within the park and woodland but please treat them with respect and return them to their original condition so that others may enjoy. Park Opening Times 8am- until dusk Countryside Centre: Summer Opening: Daily 9:30am - 5pm Winter Opening: 10am - until dusk
Parking (Large car parks within the park)
Please note there are parking charges from £1.00 up to £5.00 dependent upon your length of stay that go towards the maintenance of the park. Pay and display
Please help the park by picking up any litter found on the route.
The Cache
This is one of a number of Cache's hidden in Thorndon Country Park.
This is an ammo box which contains a puzzle. Inside is a clue to the whereabouts of the key, find the key and unlock the padlocks to gain entry to the log and the swaps.
Please reset the cache and return the key once complete so that the next cacher can enjoy.
Please help the park by picking up any litter found on the route.