Chappel Viaduct – Bluebells in Chalkney Woods loop from Earls Colne
Chappel Viaduct – Bluebells in Chalkney Woods loop from Earls Colne
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Chappel Viaduct – Bluebells in Chalkney Woods loop from Earls Colne
03:17
12.5km
110m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: September 2, 2026
Tips
Includes short out-and-back sections
Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.
After 6.82 km for 106 m
After 12.3 km for 155 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
966 m
Weir on the River Colne
Highlight • River
987 m
Colne Valley Railway Footpath
Highlight • Trail
6.87 km
Chappel Viaduct
Highlight • Bridge
There is a car park here if needed.
Tip by
7.54 km
View of Viaduct and Village
Highlight • Bridge
10.0 km
Bluebells in Chalkney Woods
Highlight • Natural
Tip by
10.1 km
Bluebells in Chalkney Woods
Highlight • Natural Monument
Bluebells are spectacular at the end of April/early May
Gets very muddy during periods of rain or in the winter, so come prepared
Tip by
12.3 km
Sunday roast at Drapers Hotel
Highlight • Restaurant
Tip by
12.5 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.91 km
3.55 km
1.40 km
1.14 km
369 m
121 m
Surfaces
4.45 km
4.06 km
3.20 km
404 m
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