Walks from Marks Tey
MapBeautiful walks starting or ending at Marks Tey Station.
Alternatively, view walks you can reach directly from Marks Tey by train.
Marks Tey to Chappel and Wakes Colne
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).
White Notley to Marks Tey
Beautiful. Field paths with street sections at either end and flat and easy-going.
Paycocke's House and Garden: A stunning Tudor merchant's house whose walls have more than a few stories to tell (National Trust; 3h30 in; 1h to visit).
Grange Barn: 13th-century monastic barn (National Trust; 3h45 in; 30 mins to visit).
1 lunch spot: Paycocke's House and Garden tearoom (3h30 in)
Walk details: Railwalks.