text: A few miles to the north west you will find the town of Halstead. Here you can try the circular Halstead Walk and enjoy the splendid Giant Redwood Grove at Broaks Wood before a waterside walk along the River Colne. Near here there's also the noteworthy village of Castle Hedingham. Here you'll find the splendid Hedingham Castle with its significant 12th century Norman Keep, pretty lake and beautiful landscaped gardens. Near here there's also Gosfield Hall and Gosfield Lake where there's some nice waterside trails and a good lakeside cafe. The 16th century hall is designated as a Grade I listed building and is now used for weddings.
  Essex Way, Halstead, Braintree, Colchester, Chalkney Wood, Great Notley Country Park, High Woods Country Park, Ardleigh Reservoir, Broaks Wood, Gosfield Lake