Welcome to Edney Common

Edney 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 diverse range of flora and fauna. The area is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and take in the stunning views. The common is also a great place for a picnic or a leisurely stroll, with plenty of benches and walking trails available for visitors to use.

One of the most striking features of Edney Common is its rich history. The area has been inhabited for thousands of years, and there are many ancient landmarks and monuments to explore. The most notable of these is the Iron Age hill fort, which dates back to around 500 BC. The fort is a fascinating piece of history and offers visitors a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived in the area so long ago. Other historical sites on the common include a Roman road and a medieval moat.

Edney Common is also a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts. The area is home to a wide variety of animals, including deer, foxes, badgers, and many species of birds. The common is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, which means that it is protected by law due to its unique ecological value. Visitors are encouraged to respect the wildlife and to take care not to disturb the natural habitats of the animals that call the common home. Overall, Edney Common is a truly special place that offers visitors a unique and unforgettable experience.

Local Schools

School	Details
Highwood Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Staley	Loves Green Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3QH 01245248200 School Website
Writtle Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Taylor	Margaretting Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3HG 01245420592 School Website
Writtle Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Castell	Lodge Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3HZ 01245420963 School Website
Margaretting Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melissa Taylor	Penny's Lane Margaretting Ingatestone Essex CM4 0HA 1277352114 School Website
Hylands School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Parry	Chelmsford Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 3ET 01245266766 School Website
Writtle University College Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Tim Middleton	Lordship Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 3RR 1245424200 School Website
Roxwell Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melissa Taylor	The Street Roxwell Chelmsford Essex CM1 4PE 1245248229 School Website
Ingatestone Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Neil Taggart	Fryerning Lane Ingatestone Essex CM4 0DF 01277352803 School Website
Anglo European School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Jody Gee	Willow Green Ingatestone Essex CM4 0DJ 01277354018 School Website
Widford Lodge School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Cole	Widford Lodge Widford Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 9AN 1245352581 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ingatestone Station Lane, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0BW 3.35 Miles

Chelmsford Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HT 3.78 Miles

Billericay Radford Way, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0BP 6.01 Miles

Shenfield Hutton Road, Shenfield, Essex, CM15 8JD 6.35 Miles

Brentwood Warley Hill, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4EW 7.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Corry's Taxis 01245 421700 Roxwell Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3ST 2.07 Miles
Vip Cars 01245 345000 51 Beeches Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2RX 2.97 Miles
Essex Cars 01245 350067 51 Beeches Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2RX 2.97 Miles
Abcab 01245 328600 12 Clyde Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2LL 3.10 Miles
Happicabs 24 Hour Taxis 01245 443443 Roxwell Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2NB 3.18 Miles
Airport Cars 01245 320222 25 Gordon Rd, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9LL 3.30 Miles
1St Call Pronto Cars 01245 355666 15 Derwent Court, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2FN 3.37 Miles
Chelmsford Taxis And Mini Cabs 01245 600155 39 Juniper Drive, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9HN 3.54 Miles
Chelmsford Taxis Ltd 01245 600155 Moulsham Lodge, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9HN 3.54 Miles
Calloway Car Service Brentwood 0845 463 1946 Meadow Rise, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0QY 3.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm1 86 Edney Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Cm1 180D Loves Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 11 Ongar Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Cm1 43 Cooksmill Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Cm1 153 Cock Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Cm1 430D Rollestons No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 327D Little Oxney Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 413 Newney Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Cm1 58D Great Oxney Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm4 406D - Fairfield House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 457 Long Brandocks No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Cm1 313D Lodge Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm4 85 - Radley Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 104 Writtle Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm4 178D - Red Lion No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Writtle Surgery 01245 421205	The Writtle Surgery 16A Lordship Rd, Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3EH
Whitley House Surgery 01245 347539	Whitley House Surgery Crompton Bld,Writtle Rd Chelmsford Essex CM1 3RW
Whitley House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	2 Crompton House Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3RW
The New Folly Surgery 01277 352224	The New Folly Surgery Bell Mead, High Street Ingatestone Essex CM4 0FA
Wood Street Surgery	158 Wood Street Chelmsford Essex CM2 8BN

Local Stores

Writtle
38-40 Long Brandocks
Writtle
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 3JP
01245 421449
Store Website
1.74 miles

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SPAR - Great Waltham
Barrack Lane
Great Waltham
Essex
CM3 1ET
01245 360278
Store Website
6.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

House And Jackson Llp
The Pet Clinic At Writtle Roxwell Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3RZ 01245 423162 info@houseandjackson.co.uk Website 2.43 miles

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Ingatestone Veterinary Centre
Rays Barn Farms Roman Road Ingatestone Essex CM4 9EH 01277 353642 Website 2.84 miles

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Clarendon Equine Clinic Ltd
Bexfields Farm Galleywood Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 8BY 01245 346 904 admin@clarendonequine.co.uk Website 3.24 miles
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Clarendon House Veterinary Group
Bexfields Farm Galleywood Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 8BY 01245 353741 admin@clarendonhousevets.co.uk Website 3.24 miles
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Elm House Veterinary Centre
12 Elm Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0JL 01245 352525 postmaster@elmhousevets.co.uk Website 3.30 miles
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House &Amp; Jackson Llp
The Horse Clinic And The Pet Clinic At Blackmore Rookery Road, Blackmore Ingatestone Essex CM4 0LE 01277 823986 info@houseandjackson.co.uk 3.43 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hylands Park
Caretakers House London Rd Writtle Chelmsford CM2 8WQ 2.03 miles

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Norsey Woods
Norsey Wood Is A 67.2 Hectare Biological Site Of Special Scientific Interest In Billericay, Essex. It Is Also A Local Nature Reserve And A Scheduled Monument. The Site Is Ancient Oak Woodland On Acid Soil Which Has Been Converted To Mixed Sweet Chestnut Coppice. Plenty Of Paths + Disabled Access Which Will Take Wheelchairs. Picnic Areas For Families (No Dogs Allowed In Picnic Area) Billericay Lancashire CM11 1HA 6.02 miles

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Holybred Woods
Holybred Wood Is An Area Of 21 Acres Of Ancient Woodland In The Village Of Little Baddow. It Comprises Mostly Hornbeam Coppice, Oak, Sweet Chestnut, Birch And Holly With An Under-Storey Containing Bluebell And Wood Anemone. The Wood Is A Haven For Many Types Of Wildlife Including Badgers. Chelmsford Lancashire 7.72 miles

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Thorndon Park
This Walk Passes Through Thorndon Country Park. The Site Is Woodland And Ancient Parkland. The Country Park Is Divided Into Thorndon Park North, With Access From The Avenue, And Thorndon Park South, With Access From The A128 Road. CM13 3RZ 8.46 miles From Brentford, Take The A128m Heading South East. Follow This Until A Roundabout With A Sign Directing Right To Thorndon Country Park North. Follow This Road, The Avenue, Until You Reach The Brown Road Sign Directing You Into The Park And Visitor Centre.

Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 8.64 miles Cm6 1Nd Is A Nearby Postcode. Some Sat Navs Recognise &Quot;Garnett'S Wood Trail&Quot; As A Road And Will Take You Directly There.

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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 8.64 miles Os Grid Reference Tl63491845

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