Brentwood’s looking lovely at the moment, and we’re curious: where’s your go-to spot for a proper weekend wander — Thorndon Country Park, Weald Country Park, or somewhere more under the radar? If you’re after an easy local win, try pairing a short walk with a visit to an independent café in town and make a morning of it. Have you discovered any new favourites recently, or is there a hidden gem you think the rest of Brentwood should know about?
Thorndon’s my usual for a quick weekend wander, especially if you stick to the shorter loops and pop back into town for a coffee after. Any indie café in Brentwood you’d actually recommend for a post-walk cuppa?
Weald’s great if you want something a bit quieter, but the little loop round King George’s Playing Fields is my under-the-radar go-to when I’ve only got an hour — which independent café in town do you reckon does the best pastries after a walk?