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Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity

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Dogs welcome

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
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

4 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Little Ringed Plover, Robin +65 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Little Ringed Plover, Robin +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Azure Damselfly, Ruddy Darter, Emperor Dragonfly +46 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Azure Damselfly, Ruddy Darter, Emperor Dragonfly +46 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 8 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
Grange Barn and Paycocke's House Circular Walk, Grange BarnWalking route4.8 km

Grange Barn is one of Europe's oldest timber-framed buildings. Paths are muddy and boggy after wet weather, so boots may be necessary. Please note that the river bridge is braced by metal bars which you'll need to climb over, so take care when crossing.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Earls Colne Airfieldpublic footpath · 255 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 255 mSurface pavedPath type: service

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The Memorial Site in Marks Hall Park

The Memorial Site in Marks Hall Park

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