Forests & woodlands · East of England
Chalkney Wood
In or near Earls Colne.
Chalkney Wood — a forest in england-east, United Kingdom.
Simon Leatherdale — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chappel and Wakes Colne · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Chalkney Wood is a forest located in england-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chalkney Wood SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chalkney Wood is a forest located in the East of England. It is characterised by its diverse range of flora and fauna, providing a habitat for various wildlife species. The area is notable for its natural beauty and ecological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9167, 0.7242
- County
- Essex
- District
- Braintree
- Parish
- Earls Colne
- Postcode
- CO6 2LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witham
- Nearest railway station
- Chappel and Wakes Colne — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q22004784 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chalkney Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Chappel
Museums · 1.9 km
Earls Colne
Towns & cities · 2.0 km
White Colne
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
Earls Colne Heritage Museum
Museums · 2.2 km
Earls Colne Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.3 km
Wakes Colne
Towns & cities · 2.4 km
Great Tey
Villages · 2.6 km
East Anglian Railway Museum
Museums · 2.7 km
Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6
Museums · 2.7 km
Restoration Shed
Museums · 2.7 km
Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity
Memorials & monuments · 3.3 km
Markshall
Villages · 3.4 km
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Wakes Colne
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Where to eat & stay near Chalkney Wood
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Places to eat & drink
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The Griffin Public House
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The Locomotive Public House
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Bird In Hand Public House
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Ye Olde Leather Bottle Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chalkney Wood?
- Chalkney Wood is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO6 2LD), in the parish of Earls Colne.
- What is Chalkney Wood?
- Chalkney Wood — a forest in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chalkney Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO6 2LD.
- Is Chalkney Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Chalkney Wood is part of the Chalkney Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Chalkney Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Chalkney Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chalkney Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO6 2LD.