Address: Chapel Ln, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2PP, United Kingdom
Phone: +441702551072
Rating: 4.6
based on 166 reviews.
Parking
Pros:
"Parking has a small fee but you may be able to find free street parking nearby if you plan ahead."
"Parking free first 20 mins £1.50 up to 2 hours £3 for 3 hours etc."
"A lot of parking space, you can pay parking by card, toilets were clean, you can walk or cycle around."
"Parking available for plenty of cars but that is not free. But charges payable by card which makes it easier if not carrying cash, who does!"
Cons:
"Parking isn't cheap."
"Big car park (Chargable)"
"Such a shame about the extortionate Car Parking costs. Essex County Council need to hang their heads in shame here. Not affordable for all."
"The only thing I would say is negative is parking, very expensive £2.50, for 1 hour."
"£6 for parking is a rip off."
"Nice park though it was full you get charged for parking £1.60 an hour"
Facilities
Pros:
"There's a very good playground, cafe and toilets."
"The facilities are excellent."
"Very good parking and toilet facilities."
"Plenty of parking space, nice cafe, easily accessible toilets."
"The Hub cafe offers a great selection of hot and cold food and drinks including vegan options and with wheel chair acces."
"This place has a large very good play ground for children and plenty of places for people of all abilities to cycle."
Cons:
"However, I highly suggest to bring your own food as the restaurant doesn’t have lots to offer. The quality of food and the service is not very nice."
"The parc itself is beautiful. However, the cost of the food is a disgrace. It's also very poorly prepared."
"Although the (MTB) riding was good, it was disappointing that the bike wash was £2 and the showers were locked up (during the day)."
"Disappointed, no bike shop, and a £2 fee for the bike wash (and there are cows and how poo everywhere) plus parking costs."
"The cafe is ok but could do with a wider range of food, there's not much to choose from."
"The cafe is still closed."
"was told by two members of staff that the disabled are not catered for"
Trails & Activities
Pros:
"Great open land, wonderful views across the Estuary."
"Lots for the kids to do great play ground, bike hire, lessons & safe track for them to practice on away from the roads."
"It also has a epic cycle route as the Olympics were place there"
"Excellent cycle paths, different ability levels, so something for everyone."
"So much fun for all the family... lots to do and explore here and not just mountain biking."
"Great outdoor place to take kids any age, and walk dog and horses."
"An ideal place for families, walkers and cyclists alike."
Cons:
"The bike trails (even the family one) was soooo dangerous. Loose gravel all the way round and some very steep hills."
"Some were closed due to maintenance but you can still cycle around sufficiently."
"Trail variety is boring it's been the same for years now no change little flow."
"Kept bumping into other cyclists, all complaining because the signage was so bad, if it existed."
"Went for the mountain biking. Very disappointed. Poorly sign posted from start to finish."
"Compare to other mountain biking centres this one is very poorly marked."
"Trail maintenance is ok but not good."
Environment & Views
Pros:
"Always a pleasure as ever so much for me to come down to Hadleigh with my love and enjoy great time walking through these beautiful and relaxing paths."
"It is an adorable walking along the park, very quiet and peaceful."
"Really nice park with lots of amenities including cafe, bike shop, muddy church, lots of outside activities and the 2012 Olympic mountain bike course."
"Lovely place with beautiful views to walk the dog or take the children to let off steam."
"The walking and bike tracks are well maintained and offer gorgeous views."
"A beautiful and tranquil park. Lots of views of the Thames Estuary, Canvey and Kent."
"Fabulous place with glorious views."
Cons:
"The ground is loose gravel, more rock chips, unforgiving."
"I'm not sure about picnics as there are not many places to sit without getting covered in cow poo!! It's everywhere apart from near the cafe."
"Lacked the vibe and buzz of other parks."
"It used to be rich in wildlife but it's currently being cleared on such a scale that people are expecting buildings to appear."