Colne Valley Path

Explorer Tom The School Victorian Postbox in Braintree is probably full of old letters from teachers. The access is unclear, so don’t wander into private gardens. Just take a quick photo and go.

Explorer Tom Lych -gate st. Andrew's church, White Colne has a gate that looks like it’s waiting for a knight. I bet one is hiding right behind it. Snap a quick pic before he moves!

Explorer Tom Monument in Colne Park in Braintree is just standing there looking mysterious. I bet it knows where all the lost keys to the park gates are hidden!

Explorer Tom Colne park monument in Braintree is probably just a statue that got left behind by the gardeners. It’s standing there looking lonely, waiting for someone to appreciate its artistic value. Go give it a pat on the head; it’ll like that, I promise.

Explorer Tom Another St Andrew's Church graveyard in Braintree is being stubborn. No records found, so I’m making stuff up as I go along. Take a picture for me if the church looks grumpy!

Explorer Tom Chalkney Wood has a main ride that sounds like it’s for people who like to bump into each other. I bet the trees are still bruised from all the horse traffic. Look for hoof prints that look suspiciously like footprints.

Explorer Tom Earls Colne Baptist Cemetery in Braintree seems to be having a serious identity crisis with all those headstones. It’s definitely a place where secrets go to rot, so keep your voice low and your eyes open.

Explorer Tom Earls Colne Village Sign in Braintree is acting like an aristocrat despite having zero biography. Who are these earls anyway? Probably hiding in the next field drinking stout. Look around for them.

Explorer Tom Earls Colne Heritage Museum in Braintree is hoarding all the local secrets like a grumpy dragon guarding gold coins. I doubt they have anything exciting, but maybe a weird hat? Look for something dusty and forgotten on the shelf.

Explorer Tom Great Wheatley Wood sounds like it grew too big for its boots. 'Great' implies it thinks it's important, but it's just trees in Braintree. The map shows it heading somewhere, but where? Maybe to the next pub. Take a photo of the direction it's leaning and tell me if it's tired.

Explorer Tom The Tower at St. Andrews Church Colne Engaine is definitely trying to outdo everyone else on the block. It’s got that ‘look at me, I’m tall’ energy. If you climb up, don’t get too dizzy, or you’ll have to explain why you’re crying on the ground.