Chalkney Woods Bluebells

Chelmer & Blackwater Group

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Overview

Woodland (hopefully bluebells) and riverside walk. Long morning and short afternoon. Lunch at the Swan Inn at Chappel, or sandwiches in the garden.

Friday, 25 April 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.swaninn-chappel.com/

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 87214 27218
Nearest postcode:: CO6 2LD
what3words:: unit.guru.heartless

Start time:: 10:15 am

Tey Road lay-by, near the junction with America Road

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