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Title: Colne Valley Path | Essex (With Video)
Post by: Seferix on 17:05:58, 13/06/19
The Colne Valley Path is a 23 mile long distance trail starting at Great Yeldham in Essex and ending at the Roman City of Colchester. To enjoy the route the most I split it up into 3 short parts and used public transport to complete linear walks.

Guided Walk Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP1ch-_13ck (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP1ch-_13ck)

Distance: 23 Miles
Ascent: 309m
Total Time: 11 Hours

Part 1 Full Report: http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/2019/January/02.01.2019_Colne_Valley_Path_Day_1.html (http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/2019/January/02.01.2019_Colne_Valley_Path_Day_1.html)
Part 2 Full Report: http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/2019/January/08.01.2019_Colne_Valley_Path_Day_2.html (http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/2019/January/08.01.2019_Colne_Valley_Path_Day_2.html)
Part 3 Full Report: http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/2019/February/14.02.2019_Colne_Valley_Path_Day_3.html (http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/2019/February/14.02.2019_Colne_Valley_Path_Day_3.html)


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_01/Colne_Valley_Day1_01.JPG)
The Great Oak marking the start of the walk.


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_01/Colne_Valley_Day1_03.JPG)
The route is fairly well waymarked.


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_01/Colne_Valley_Day1_04.JPG)
Countryside around Great Yeldham.


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_01/Colne_Valley_Day1_09.JPG)
Castle Hedingham Church.


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_01/Colne_Valley_Day1_11.JPG)
Hedingham Castle Norman Keep.


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_01/Colne_Valley_Day1_16.JPG)
Traces of the old railway line.


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_01/Colne_Valley_Day1_18.JPG)
Halstead marked the end of the first part.


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Following the riverbank path in Halstead.


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_02/Colne_Valley_Day2_05.JPG)
More traces of the old railway.


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_02/Colne_Valley_Day2_08.JPG)
Colne Engaine church.


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_02/Colne_Valley_Day2_10.JPG)
After seeing so many traces of the railway the route finally joins it for a short way!


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_02/Colne_Valley_Day2_16.JPG)
Approaching Chappel and Wakes Colne.


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_02/Colne_Valley_Day2_17.JPG)
Chappel's Chapel or Church? This also marks the end of the second part of the walk.


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_03/Colne_Valley_Day3_01.JPG)
Approaching Chappel Viaduct.


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_03/Colne_Valley_Day3_02.JPG)


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_03/Colne_Valley_Day3_03.JPG)
One of the larges structures in the country made out of brick.


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_03/Colne_Valley_Day3_04.JPG)
The River Colne.


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_03/Colne_Valley_Day3_10.JPG)
Increasingly better views as the valley sides increase in height.


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_03/Colne_Valley_Day3_14.JPG)


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_03/Colne_Valley_Day3_16.JPG)
Entering Colchester - there's a lot of History in this town...


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_03/Colne_Valley_Day3_17.JPG)
Like the Balkerne Gate - the largest remaining roman gatehouse in the country!


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_03/Colne_Valley_Day3_19.JPG)
Colchester Norman Castle - made from recycled Roman materials and on the site of a unique Roman Temple.


(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2019/January/Colne_Valley_03/Colne_Valley_Day3_22.JPG)
And St Botolphs Priory, also made from recycled Roman materials.


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Title: Re: Colne Valley Path | Essex (With Video)
Post by: Jac on 18:26:19, 13/06/19

Superb shot through the Chappel viaduct pillars.



Title: Re: Colne Valley Path | Essex (With Video)
Post by: Mel on 21:08:28, 14/06/19
Agreed.  Smashing "arty-farty" shot through the viaduct's "legs".


It looks and sounds like a really lovely walk.  Thanks for posting  O0
Title: Re: Colne Valley Path | Essex (With Video)
Post by: barewirewalker on 11:26:13, 15/06/19
Great photos, and I found your youtube video very interesting. The overhead footage gives a great glimpse of the surrounding terrain, perhaps a chance to compare available quality of way with allowed way.

Great stuff. O0