The Chelmsford Green Space Trail

Walks, England, Essex, Chelmsford

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  • Welcome! This walk starts here at Bell Meadow, just a short walk from the high street & train station.

    Step 1: Welcome! This walk starts here at Bell Meadow, just a short walk from the high street & train station.

  • Step 2: It’s just a short walk from Chelmsford train station, which has regular trains to & from London, as well as other areas in Essex. The nearest bus stops include New London Road, Retail Market or the Job Centre.

  • Bell Meadow links to Central Park with a footpath & cycle network. Follow this path alongside the River Can.

    Step 3: Bell Meadow links to Central Park with a footpath & cycle network. Follow this path alongside the River Can.

  • On your right you’ll pass the Boer War Memorial. There are commemorative benches here if you’d like to take a moment.

    Step 4: On your right you’ll pass the Boer War Memorial. There are commemorative benches here if you’d like to take a moment.

  • This memorial commemorates soldiers of the Essex Regiment who gave their lives in the Anglo-Boer War in 1899-1902.

    Step 5: This memorial commemorates soldiers of the Essex Regiment who gave their lives in the Anglo-Boer War in 1899-1902.

  • Pass underneath Parkway. This path is shared by cyclists & pedestrians so please keep to the right hand side.

    Step 6: Pass underneath Parkway. This path is shared by cyclists & pedestrians so please keep to the right hand side.

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