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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.

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.

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.

Great lunch menu and superb landscape.

Debden Park is a very small lake in Essex at an altitude of about 76 meters. The shoreline of Debden Park is approximately 2.331 Km round and Debden Park's depth is comparatively very shallow. Debden Park is a freshwater lake.

Nothing fancy but the only cafe near Ickleton. The surface by the cafe is fine gravel so be careful on road tyres. Open 9am-3pm every day.

Great cafe open 9am to 3pm every day. Tea coffee, some cakes, full grill menu. Seats inside and outside by lake. Toilets and plenty of space and locking places for bikes. Cafe is run by a very nice couple Deniz and Acten who welcome riders. Cards and cash. I cycle and stop there 2 or 3 times a month and recommend to cyclists.