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Bluebells in Chalkney Woods – Tree-Lined Avenue loop from Earls Colne

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East Of England

Bluebells in Chalkney Woods – Tree-Lined Avenue loop from Earls Colne

Hard

3

runners

Bluebells in Chalkney Woods – Tree-Lined Avenue loop from Earls Colne

02:38

24.4km

160m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

5 m

Bluebells in Chalkney Woods

Highlight • Natural Monument

Small car park so arrive early at peak times
Bluebells are spectacular at the end of April/early May
Gets very muddy during periods of rain or in the winter, so come prepared

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2

8.91 km

St. Nicholas' Chapel

Highlight • Historical Site

14.0 km

South's Spinney

Forest

4

17.4 km

White Wooden Bridge at Marks Hall Arboretum

Highlight • Bridge

5

17.4 km

Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum

Highlight • Natural

6

19.1 km

Tree-Lined Avenue

Highlight • Forest

gets a bit muddy here in wet weather

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7

19.2 km

Carved Wooden Bench

Highlight • Structure

8

20.8 km

Earls Colne Airfield Runway Road

Highlight • Structure

Ride along a road that’s adjacent to Earls Colne Airfield runway. Quite a busy airfield and you can regularly see planes taking off and landing.

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9

24.4 km

Bluebells in Chalkney Woods

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful woods, especially in spring when the bluebells are out. Nice mix of paths and single track make it a fun place to ride.

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B

24.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

4.17 km

2.56 km

465 m

289 m

120 m

119 m

Surfaces

9.71 km

5.16 km

3.68 km

2.76 km

2.33 km

801 m

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