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Bluebells in Chalkney Woods – Paycocke's House and Garden loop from Coggeshall

Bluebells in Chalkney Woods – Paycocke's House and Garden loop from Coggeshall

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Bluebells in Chalkney Woods – Paycocke's House and Garden loop from Coggeshall

01:53

40.0km

280m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.61 km

Great Tey Village

Highlight • Settlement

Make sure to stay on main roads

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20.4 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Bures

Highlight • Historical Site

Straddling the beautiful River Stour – and therefore both Suffolk and Essex too – Bures a lovely village. Its medieval church of St Mary the Virgin is a fine sight. …

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21.4 km

View of Bures and the Stour River Boundary

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely little descent from here into the town, but watch out for the climb out of the town as the route takes you into Dedham Vale AONB!

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29.5 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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29.6 km

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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39.4 km

River Blackwater

Highlight • River

Good picnic spot

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39.7 km

Paycocke's House and Garden

Highlight • Cafe

Paycockes House is a Tudor merchant house that boasts stunning woodcarving, elaborate panelling, and beautiful gardens. The house was built around 1500 for Thomas Paycocke and serves as an example …

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40.0 km

Coggeshall Historic Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Coggeshall is a pretty town that boasts almost 200 listed buildings, including many beautiful timber-framed Tudor buildings. There are lots of attractions in and around the town including the magnificent …

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40.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.5 km

1.45 km

1.32 km

566 m

118 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

18.3 km

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 22 May

26°C

15°C

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Bluebells in Chalkney Woods – Paycocke's House and Garden loop from Coggeshall

Great Tey Village

St Mary the Virgin Church, Bures

View of Bures and the Stour River Boundary

Bluebells in Chalkney Woods

Bluebells in Chalkney Woods

River Blackwater

Paycocke's House and Garden

Coggeshall Historic Town Centre

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