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Bluebells in Chalkney Woods – Bluebells in Chalkney Woods loop from Earls Colne

Bluebells in Chalkney Woods – Bluebells in Chalkney Woods loop from Earls Colne

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Bluebells in Chalkney Woods – Bluebells in Chalkney Woods loop from Earls Colne

01:41

36.1km

170m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.1 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.6 km

St Albright's Church Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Pretty quiet lane for easy miles near St Albright's Church to the west of Colchester.

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16.4 km

Church Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Pause here to see the traffic jam below you as you said on down this quiet lane.

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18.9 km

Dyers Road Cycle Route

Highlight • Cycleway

Relatively traffic-free cut across the southern edge of Colchester.

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20.8 km

Lexden Earthworks (Triple Dyke)

Highlight • Natural Monument

23.0 km

Lucy Lane Mural Tunnel

Highlight • Rest Area

Not a highlight as such as in I wouldn't make a special trip to see it, but it's a wide underpass joining Lucy Lane South and North under the A12, …

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30.4 km

Great Tey Village

Highlight • Settlement

Make sure to stay on main roads

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34.3 km

Bluebells in Chalkney Woods

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful woods, especially in spring when the bluebells are out. Nice mix of paths and single track make it a fun place to ride.

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34.3 km

Bluebells in Chalkney Woods

Highlight • Natural Monument

Small car park so arrive early at peak times
Bluebells are spectacular at the end of April/early May
Gets very muddy during periods of rain or in the winter, so come prepared

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36.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

4.43 km

2.40 km

1.59 km

731 m

276 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

17.8 km

276 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

26°C

14°C

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Bluebells in Chalkney Woods – Bluebells in Chalkney Woods loop from Earls Colne

St Albright's Church Lane

Church Lane

Dyers Road Cycle Route

Lexden Earthworks (Triple Dyke)

Lucy Lane Mural Tunnel

Great Tey Village

Bluebells in Chalkney Woods

Bluebells in Chalkney Woods

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