Lodge Ave, Dagenham IG11 9JH
Mayesbrook Park Lakeside Walk (Woodland Trail)
route · Woodland walk
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4.3
Wildland
1–2 hours
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Why it's Wildland
4.3A lakeside walk through one of Dagenham’s large green spaces, where park paths, water and woodland offer an easy change of pace from the surrounding city.
Mayesbrook Park offers a worthwhile waterside green escape in urban Dagenham, with a nature reserve and lakes among its parkland. Its appeal is a relaxed outdoor walk rather than wilderness: the park also contains sports facilities and play areas.
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The experience
Walk the park paths by the lakes and take time to pause at the water. The broader park includes a nature reserve, play area and sports pitches; this listing does not assume those facilities are part of the named trail.
Things to do
Walk the park circuit
AllTrails describes a 1.7-mile loop at Mayesbrook Park. Treat it as a park circuit rather than a verified map of the named Lakeside Walk (Woodland Trail).
About 30–60 minutes
Pause by the lakes
The park circuit is described as passing lakes, with benches available for a rest. Do not enter the water: the council states that swimming in borough lakes and water bodies is prohibited.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · About 30–60 minutes
Quick lakeside loop
- 01
Start from the Mayesbrook Park Lakeside Walk trailhead.
- 02
Follow a short section of the park’s lakeside paths and return to your start.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of Mayesbrook Park
- 01
Walk the reported 1.7-mile park circuit, allowing time to pause at the lakes.
- 02
Add a relaxed break on a park bench or a picnic, as suggested in the route source.
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Explore other parts of the park only if they are open and suit your plans; check local information first.
Verified history
The supplied sources do not provide verified historical detail specific to this walk. The route should be presented as a park walk, not as a heritage trail.
When to go
· A clear morning or mild afternoon; no source confirms a quieter time.
The available route information describes a general park circuit but does not establish a standout season or seasonal wildlife spectacle.
Check current route and ground conditions before visiting. No specific weather-related closure information was supplied.
The route
- ascent
- 16 ft for the AllTrails circuit
- surface
- Not confirmed for the named trail. AllTrails describes the park route but does not establish its complete surface.
- distance
- 1.7 miles for the AllTrails Mayesbrook Park and Dagenham Circular; not confirmed as the exact named Lakeside Walk (Woodland Trail).
- duration
- 30–60 minutes for the AllTrails circuit
- difficulty
- Easy, according to AllTrails
- route shape
- Loop, according to AllTrails
- start point
- Mayesbrook Park Lakeside Walk trailhead; the supplied coordinate is a main-place pin, not a verified entrance.
- parking start
- Parking arrangements not verified. Check before visiting.
- shorter alternative
- Walk a short out-and-back section of the lakeside path and return; exact distances are not verified.
- Park paths beside lakes
- A reported circuit through Mayesbrook Park
What to look for
Notice the contrast between the lake edges, parkland and woodland. The supplied sources do not verify particular species, veteran trees or historic features to seek out.
Best time to go
Spring and autumn for changing park scenery; the route is described as usable year-round, but check conditions before setting out.
Try a clear morning or a mild afternoon for a relaxed circuit. No source establishes a particular wildlife season or quietest time.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Walkers · Dogs · Families
Route at a glance
Duration
1–2 hours
Terrain
Lakeside, Parkland
Parking / start
Check before visiting; parking availability and arrangements are not confirmed by the supplied sources.
Before you go
Practical information
Opening & access
Identified as a trailhead at Mayesbrook Park. Check current access and conditions before visiting. Swimming in the borough’s lakes and water bodies is strictly prohibited.
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Parking
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Toilets
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Food & drink
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Dogs
Dogs are reported as welcome on leash on the AllTrails park circuit. Check current local rules.
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Accessibility
The source listing reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance, but route surfaces and step-free access along the walk are not confirmed. Check before visiting.
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Cost
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Around Mayesbrook Park Lakeside Walk (Woodland Trail)
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
