Morning walk around Chappel

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Overview

Meet at the millennium green car park in Chappel for a walk heading towards and going through Chalkney woods and returning via the Chappel Viaduct.

Please bring snacks and drinks .

Optional drinks in the Swan pub afterwards, if you decide to book a meal in the Swan pub, they have a big car park and it’s only 2 minutes from the start and finish point.

Sunday, 21 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 89466 28326
Nearest postcode:: CO6 2DT
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Start time:: 10:00 am

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