Explore 90 acres of beautiful meadows and woodlands at this historic nature reserve with miles of marked trails and abundant wildlife spotting opportunities.

Mill Meadows Local Nature Reserve is a 90-acre nature reserve located in Billericay, Essex, offering visitors a peaceful escape into nature year-round. The reserve features miles of marked and unmarked trails winding through picturesque meadows and woodlands, providing excellent opportunities for walking, wildlife observation, and connecting with the natural environment. Visitors can discover diverse flora and fauna throughout the reserve, including heath orchids, fungi, and various bird species. The site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), reflecting its ecological importance. The reserve also features grazing cattle as part of its conservation management. An accessible trail map is available for download to help visitors plan their exploration. Mill Meadows is suitable for families of all ages, with free entry and accessible pathways including recent accessibility improvements. The outdoor setting welcomes pushchairs and is dog-friendly, making it ideal for families wanting to spend time in nature together. The reserve's rich history and educational value about local ecology make it both a recreational and learning destination for the community.

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What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Gill Harper

2 months ago

Great dog walk

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Denise Andrews

a year ago

It’s a great open space. Well used by everyone including dog owners. Not every dog owner/walker picks up after their dog which angers me as an owner. It’s much easier to walk through now the council have had a path laid between Greens farm lane and the main road near the high st. A multitude of birds around all year and if you’re lucky you’ll spot a muntjac deer or 2.

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Cherished Pets of Brentwood

2 years ago

Nice dog walk. I would have g8ven more stars, but there's no parking, which limits the times you can visit. But a nice open space for you to enjoy with your pooch. Parking restrictions o n the adjoining roads are only Monday - Friday, so weekends are a better alternative

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Rose Victoria

3 years ago

Beautiful open space which is largely untouched (although this can make walking through it a little difficult), which is great for the natural wildlife. The meadows are very peaceful. We didn't see the cows when we visited although there was a lot of evidence that they were around!

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Pete Mitchelmore

3 years ago

What an amazing local nature reserve right in the heart of the town.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026