Welcome to Crockleford Heath

Crockleford Heath is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. The village is situated in the north-western part of the county, close to the border with Hertfordshire. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. The area is popular with walkers and hikers, who come to explore the many footpaths and bridleways that criss-cross the landscape.

The village itself is small and quiet, with a population of just a few hundred people. There are a few shops and amenities in the village, including a post office, a small grocery store, and a pub. The village is also home to a primary school, which serves the local community. Despite its small size, Crockleford Heath has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year.

One of the main attractions of Crockleford Heath is its proximity to the historic town of Bishop's Stortford. The town is just a short drive away and offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, and attractions. Visitors can explore the town's medieval architecture, visit the local museum, or take a stroll along the River Stort. Overall, Crockleford Heath is a charming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 2.6°C

Wind: 12.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Roach Vale Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs C Sampson	Roach Vale Parsons Heath Colchester Essex CO4 3YN 01206861324 School Website
Colchester Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Jenny Betts	Hawthorn Avenue Colchester Essex CO4 3JL 01206861217 School Website
Parsons Heath Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs C Newson	Templewood Road Colchester Essex CO4 3EZ 01206860612 School Website
Hazelmere Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Derwin	Hawthorn Avenue Colchester Essex CO4 3JP 01206862691 School Website
Hazelmere Infant School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Steven Turnbull	Hawthorn Avenue Greenstead Estate Colchester Essex CO4 3JP 01206861836 School Website
Unity Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pieter Labuschagne	Hickory Avenue Greenstead Colchester Essex CO4 3QJ 01206864226 School Website
Friars Grove Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Shipp	Upland Drive Colchester Essex CO4 0PZ 01206843683 School Website
Elmstead Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Macdonald	Holly Way Elmstead Market Colchester Essex CO7 7YQ 01206822889 School Website
Willow Brook Primary School And Nursery Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rob Leach	Barnardiston Road Colchester Essex CO4 0DT 01206864375 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Colchester Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Craig Twin	Clay Lane Grove Colchester Essex CO4 0HH 01206841288 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hythe Station Road, Hythe, Essex, CO2 8JR 2.02 Miles

Colchester Town St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF 2.65 Miles

Wivenhoe Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJ 2.97 Miles

Colchester Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD 3.01 Miles

Alresford Station Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AA 3.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Flight Airport Travel 01206 790855 53 Hamlet Dr, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SR 1.01 Miles
Panther Cabs 01206 525525 Unit 9/Moorside Business Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2TJ 2.01 Miles
Airport Express 01206 845745 Stephenson Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9QR 2.05 Miles
S.B.Taxis 01206 700700 43 St Leonards Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2NU 2.11 Miles
1A Taxi 07887 593455 Flat 21/Meadowbrook Court/Brook St, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2UY 2.26 Miles
Taxinow 01206 800800 64 Northfield Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SS 2.35 Miles
Town Cars Bce 01206 515151 6A Grange Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HG 2.41 Miles
Town Cars 01206 515515 Grange Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HG 2.41 Miles
Door To Door 524 Taxis 01206 524524 8 Grange Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HG 2.41 Miles
A B Taxis Colchester 01206 808808 25 Steed Crescent, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7SJ 2.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co7 119 - Bromley Road Crockleford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 276 - Spring Valley Lane Ardleigh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 457D - Goldcrest Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 281D - Avon Way Longridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 461D - Salary Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 108 - Fox Street Ardleigh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 426 - Welshwood Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 447D - Magnolia Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 410D - Park Corner Ardleigh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 403D - Sycamore Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 285D - Dunthorne Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 441 - Enoch House Hawthorn Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 213 - Harwich Road Ardleigh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 424 - Hazelton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 460 - Hunwicke Shopping Centre Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Parsons Heath Medical Centre	35A Parsons Heath Colchester Essex CO4 3HS
Hawthorn Surgery	St. Edmunds Centre Tamarisk Way Colchester Essex CO4 3GW
University Health Centre 01206 794484	Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ
Elmstead Surgery	Chapel Lane Elmstead Colchester Essex CO7 7AG
Highwoods Surgery 01206 752010	Highwoods Surgery Highwoods Square Colchester Essex CO4 9SR

Local Stores

Greenstead
The Centre
Greenstead
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3PX
01206 865311
Store Website
1.26 miles

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SPAR - Ardleigh South Services
Ardleigh South Service Station
A120 South
Colchester
CO7 7SL
01206 231 174
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rspca North Essex
Fao Sandra Laker Rspca 116 Harwich Road Colchester Essex CO4 3BZ 01206 860586 annie.rspca@hotmail.com Website 1.73 miles

Animals Treated
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Colne Valley Veterinary Practice
Off Maudlyn Road Colchester Essex CO1 2GU 01206 794695 enquiries@colnevalleyvets.co.uk Website 1.96 miles
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Vets Now (Colchester)
70 Brinkley Lane Highwood Colchester Essex CO4 9XE 01206 842224 colchesterclinic@vets-now.com Website 2.05 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Penrose Veterinary Group Ltd
70 Brinkley Lane Highwoods Colchester Essex CO4 9XE 01206 842608 bl@penrosevets.co.uk Website 2.05 miles
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Colne Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Colne Valley Veterinary Practice The Bungalow Colchester Road, Wivenhoe Colchester Essex CO7 9ET 01206 826287 2.22 miles
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Companion Care (Colchester) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Colne View Retail Park Cowdray Avenue Colchester Essex CO1 1YN 01206 771 984 colchester@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.26 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Venny/ Lower Lodge Farm Colne Nature Reserve
Circular Park With Big Grass Fields For Games Of Fetch Or Training. Access From This To Other Walking Routes- Wivenhoe Trail Along River Colne , Wivenhoe Woods To King George V Park, Field Route To University Of Essex Grounds. Fair Warning, Woodland Walk Can Get Pretty Muddy! 67 Vanessa Dr Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9PB 2.38 miles Free Parking On Housing Estate. Dog Bins On Route. Can Turn Off Trail For Woodland Walk Versus Park.

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Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland And Around Lakes. Great Space For Off Lead. Plenty Of Shrubbery To Sniff And An Area To Play Fetch. Alresford Rd Elmstead Colchester CO7 9JX 3.14 miles By Foot Or Bike: The Site Can Be Reached By Public Footpath From Cockaynes Lane (Alresford) Or From Alresford Road (Wivenhoe). By Car: The Vehicular Site Entrance Is Off Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Just North Of The Railway Bridge. The Main Vehicle Gate Is Usually Locked, But There Is Still Parking Space For About 6 Cars. The Site Can Be Reached By Walking Down The Track From The Gate. Please Be Aware That This Track Is Not A Public Right-Of-Way; It May Sometimes Be Closed To The Public. Directions From Wivenhoe: Take The Alresford Road And Head Out Of Wivenhoe Towards Alresford. About Half-Way Between Wivenhoe And Alresford, Turn Left Just Before The Railway Bridge. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. Directions From Alresford: Take The Wivenhoe Road And Head Out Of Alresford Towards Wivenhoe. After The Bend To The Right, Go Over The Railway Bridge And Immediately Turn Right. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. One Approach Is Through Farmland So Be Aware And Keep Your Pooch On Lead Until Safely Past

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Gosbecks Archeological Park
Large Open Fields And Small Amount Of Woodland, With Small Hills And Streams On Longer Routes. 215 Shrub End Rd Colchester Lancashire CO3 4RN 4.89 miles

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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 4.95 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

Cudmore Grove Country Park
A Great Off Lead Walk Through The Country Park With A Dog Friendly Beach All Year Round. There Are Many Different Routes To Take And Maps To Give You Lots Of Ideas Of Routes To Take. Plenty Of Places For A Swim Too!! Broman'S Ln Colchester Lancashire CO5 8UE 7.49 miles

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Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 9.81 miles The Entrance To The Woods Can Be Found On The B1352. The Car Park Is Signposted With A Brown Tourist Sign.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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