Walks you can reach from Sudbury by train

Suffolk · East Anglia

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A day hike is just a simple train journey away — plan your next day of green.

Alternatively, view walks directly from Sudbury.

Chappel and Wakes Colne
A shady track in Essex by kitmasterbloke

Chappel and Wakes Colne to Bures (Essex)

15 minutes direct from Sudbury.

Undulating hills, brooks, farms, mixed woodland, fishing lakes, thatched cottages and barns, river valley and golf course diversion.

Time: 5h30

Warnings: Can be very muddy.

Walk details: the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).

18
KM
Marks Tey
P1010089 by s1m0nr

Marks Tey to Chappel and Wakes Colne (Essex)

15 minutes direct from Sudbury.

A walk across the high plateau of north-east Essex with sweeping views over the valleys of the River Colne and Roman River, passing beneath the imposing Chappel Viaduct to finish at the beautifully restored Chappel station, home of the East Anglian Railway Museum.

Chappel Viaduct

East Anglian Railway Museum

Warnings: Easy walking but can be muddy.

Walk details: Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership (local insights).

8
KM
Bures
UK - Essex - Near Lamarsh - View over village by JulesFoto

Bures to Colchester Town (Essex)

7 minutes direct from Sudbury.

Time: 4h30–8h30

Walk details: Slow Ways.

GPX
Rolling
164
KM
White Notley
Red Sky in the Morning by Herb287

White Notley to Marks Tey (Essex)

15 minutes direct from Sudbury.

Beautiful. Field paths with street sections at either end and flat and easy-going.

Time: 6h–11h30

Walk details: Railwalks.

GPX
Steep
22
KM
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