リトルイーストンでの周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

St Mary the Virgin is an unusual church, built in three stages with completely different styles. The 13th-century nave is the oldest section, with a wonderful main window. The porch is 17th century, with the tower added in the 18th century. The brick extension was added in the Victorian period.

These ponds were part of the formal gardens of Little Easton Manor. They are still part of the estate, currently used as fishing lakes. The pond at the road is called Horse Pond with the larger pond to the north called Great Pond.

Sign and view on the Filtch Way, next to the entrance into Hatfield Forest.

Need to pay for car entrance at the National Trust forest. Check opening times as they can stop letting cars in after a certain time.

Bought a coffee from the National Trust cafe and sat near to the lake in Hatfield Forrest.

Insure the gates are closed after you, watch out for sudden dips and holes if you’re riding cross-country and take your time.

Hatfield Forest is an ancient royal hunting forest, and considered to be one of the best-preserved medieval forests in the world. In the past, deer were kept in the forest for hunting. Today you'll find deer aplenty still, though no longer pursued for the same reason. The forest boasts ancient trees, over 3,500 species of fungi, rare insects and a diverse array of birdlife. There's also a beautiful lake, café and river that meanders through.

Stebbing is a small, historic village dating from at least the 11th century. A medieval motte & bailey castle stood to the east of the village on what is now called 'The Mount: The church is a grade I listed building and boasts one of only three stone rood screens in Europe. There are many timber buildings throughout the village including Prior's Hall, a grand 16th century house.