There's nothing better than a brisk Autumnal stroll as the weather gets chillier. Thankfully, Essex has a range of beautiful places to take a walk, some of which have some very pleasant surprises. Highwoods Country Park in Colchester is nestled in the middle of housing estates in the north of the city, just above the hustle and bustle of Cowdray Avenue and all its shops.
The park spans 150 hectares of land, including woodland, a lake, wildflower meadows, marshes, hayfields, scrubland, and open spaces, providing a home for thousands of animals. With a pretty visitors centre and large car park, the park itself is open seven days a week, 365 days a year. It's just a half-mile walk from the train station and has a toilet block next to the visitors centre - where you can also buy snacks and ice creams.
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