Getting here
51.93043, 0.71772
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞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
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Hiking
Moderate match
Named hiking route nearby: Colne Valley Path
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby · 32 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Margery Allingham WalkWalking route9.5 km
Colne Valley PathWalking route37 km
Round ChapelWalking route
Circular route around Chappel. Whilst it is not signed, it has been recorded on OSM in 'Name' fields for some time.
St Edmund WayWalking route
Stour Valley Path part 2Walking route
Chalkeney Mill Roadpublic footpath · 309 m
Chalkeney Mill Roadpublic footpath · 89 m
🚴Cycling
15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
South Suffolk Cycle Route A2 (Bures Loop)Cycling route
Route 13Cycling route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Main RouteCycling route144 m
Main RouteCycling route17 m
Main RouteCycling route19 m
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this nature reserve
Colne Valley is a 5-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Braintree, Eastern, England. The site is characterized by its meadow and woodland areas, offering visitors the chance to see butterflies, birds, and enjoy walking trails.
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