Section 1 of 2, Colne Valley Path
Great Yeldham to Earls Colne
11.9 miles (19.1 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: TL 760 383. Finish: TL 856 299. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 198 m of climbing and 207 m of descent; highest point 77 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Great Yeldham.
- Bus stop
- The Green, 10 m from the start. Directions TL 760 383
- Car parks
- Car park, 220 m from the start. Directions TL 760 381Great Yeldham Sports Ground Parking, 440 m from the start. Directions TL 757 380Car park, 630 m from the start. Directions TL 761 377
Getting back
The section finishes at Earls Colne.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Station Road, 1 km away (Directions); Chappel and Wakes Colne station, 4.3 km away (Directions).
Planning the Colne Valley Path
- Planning the whole trail: chappel.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 44%, paved or flagged 30%, earth, rock and mud 10%.
About 27% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 4 kissing gates, 2 gates, 1 stream crossing, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 31 m in a kilometre (1 in 32), starting 2.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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