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

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

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

01:29

13.3km

140m

Running

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

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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564 m

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 and a popular spot for walkers. Make sure you pop out of the woods at the south west corner of the pond for incredible views over the Essex countryside to the south.

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823 m

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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2.14 km

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 it is easy to see why this spot was picked for the location of a country mansion. It was badly damaged by fire in the early 18th century and a new estate house was built a short distance to the north close to Ingrave.

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2.19 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 sure you pop out of the woods at the south west corner of the pond for incredible views over the Essex countryside to the south. It is easy to see why they built a mansion here.

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6.69 km

Proposal Wood MTB Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

7.53 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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7.56 km

View over Childerditch Valley and Thorndon Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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7.74 km

Thordon Trails Downhill

Highlight • Forest

13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.38 km

3.51 km

278 m

Surfaces

6.11 km

4.54 km

1.38 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 1 August

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

Old Hall Pond

Pond at Thorndon Country Park

View South from Thorndon Country Park

Old Hall Pond and Ruins

Proposal Wood MTB Trail

View of the Valley from Childerditch Pond

View over Childerditch Valley and Thorndon Park

Thordon Trails Downhill

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