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Chalkney Wood

✦ Ancient woodland73 ha

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome73 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Parking

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Blackbird +72 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Blackbird +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Lesser Stitchwort, White Bryony, Yarrow +7 more · last seen 2023

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Red-legged Shieldbug, Anthicus antherinus +86 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Red-legged Shieldbug, Anthicus antherinus +86 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Elder, White Dead-nettle, Red Dead-nettle

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 45 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Margery Allingham WalkWalking route9.5 km
Named routeLength 9.5 kmLocal walking route
Colne Valley PathWalking route37 km
Named routeLength 37 kmLocal walking route
Round ChapelWalking route

Circular route around Chappel. Whilst it is not signed, it has been recorded on OSM in 'Name' fields for some time.

Named routeLocal walking route
Paycocke's Tudor Coggeshall Walk, Paycocke's House and GardenWalking route4 km

Paths across fields may be muddy after wet weather, so we advise wearing suitable footwear. Take care when crossing roads especially where there's no footpath along The Gravel. Expect a very gradual uphill approach along Grange Hill and East Street.

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Stour Valley Path part 2Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
GT 4public footpath · 94 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 94 mPath type: footway
GT 10public footpath · 369 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 369 mPath type: footway
Chalkeney Mill Roadpublic footpath · 9 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 9 mSurface pavedPath type: service
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route529 m
Named routeRef 13Length 529 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route22 m
Named routeRef 13Length 22 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route6.6 km
Named routeRef 13Length 6.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Fen Hillrestricted byway · 317 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 317 mPath type: track
Sere Lanerestricted byway · 423 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 423 mPath type: track
Ryeland Lanerestricted byway · 459 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 459 mPath type: track
Fen Hillrestricted byway · 276 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 276 mPath type: track
Sere Lanerestricted byway · 295 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 295 mPath type: track

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