Easy hikes and walks around Braintree

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Exploring Braintree on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around Braintree. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

The Vine – The Fox loop from Finchingfield	Easy 01:51 7.12km
The Fox – The Vine loop from Great Bardfield	Easy 01:53 7.21km
St Mary's Church loop from Fairstead	Easy 01:59 7.53km
Paycocke's House and Garden loop from Coggeshall	Easy 01:20 5.16km
Carved Wooden Bench – Tree-Lined Avenue loop from Pattiswick	Easy 01:22 5.32km
Coggeshall Town FC Ground loop from Coggeshall	Easy 01:18 4.99km
Bures Dragon Chalk Figure loop from Bures	Easy 01:29 5.48km
Colne Valley Railway Footpath – Bluebells in Chalkney Woods loop from Greenstead Green	Easy 01:53 7.15km
Clare Castle Country Park loop from Clare	Easy 01:54 7.27km

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The Vine – The Fox loop from Finchingfield
01:51
7.12km
3.8km/h
40m
50m
Easy
4.9
(14)
73
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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The Fox – The Vine loop from Great Bardfield
01:53
7.21km
3.8km/h
50m
50m
Easy
4.9
(14)
70
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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St Mary's Church loop from Fairstead
01:59
7.53km
3.8km/h
60m
60m
Easy
4.8
(12)
37
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Paycocke's House and Garden loop from Coggeshall
01:20
5.16km
3.9km/h
30m
30m
Easy
5.0
(6)
28
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Carved Wooden Bench – Tree-Lined Avenue loop from Pattiswick
01:22
5.32km
3.9km/h
20m
20m
Easy
4.3
(3)
32
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Coggeshall Town FC Ground loop from Coggeshall
01:18
4.99km
3.9km/h
30m
30m
Easy
4.8
(6)
31
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Bures Dragon Chalk Figure loop from Bures
01:29
5.48km
3.7km/h
80m
80m
Easy
5.0
(5)
17
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Colne Valley Railway Footpath – Bluebells in Chalkney Woods loop from Greenstead Green
01:53
7.15km
3.8km/h
60m
60m
Easy
4.8
(4)
22
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Clare Castle Country Park loop from Clare
01:54
7.27km
3.8km/h
60m
60m
Easy
4.8
(4)
14
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.