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Chappel United Reformed Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.92005, 0.76174

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 441m away — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Carrion Crow +63 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Carrion Crow +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Azure Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird, Common Blue Damselfly +27 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Azure Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird, Common Blue Damselfly +27 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Colne Valley Path

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 13 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
WC 15public footpath · 160 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 160 mSurface groundPath type: footway
WC 16public footpath · 158 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 158 mSurface groundPath type: footway
WC 16public footpath · 9 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 9 mSurface groundPath type: footway
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 13Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route17 m
Named routeRef 13Length 17 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route19 m
Named routeRef 13Length 19 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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

Wildlife to spot

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United Reformed Church in Chappel

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United Reformed Church in Chappel

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Colne GreenUrban park4.6 km→🌱Marks Tey Recreational GroundsUrban park4.8 km→✦World War II Eastern Command Line at Chappel ViaductHistoric site400 m→🌱Quilters GreenUrban park2.9 km→🌱Aldham ParkUrban park3.1 km→🌱Fordham HeathUrban park4.8 km→

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