Welcome to the Colchester Group of the Ramblers' Association

We have an active walks programme throughout the year with walks on both Wednesdays and Sundays. During the summer we also have Friday evening walks to gently ease you into the weekend.

Walks are of various lengths and duration, being a good mix of circular and figure of eights. If you've not walked before contact one of the committee to get advice on which walks are best to start out on.

We also have an active social group which plans trips to cinemas, ten pin bowling and visits to London. Click on the Social Group link above to find out more.

To see what walks are currently planned select the month below to discover how to see the countryside around Colchester.

Date/Start Time	Walk Details	Length	Leader
Weds 28th 10:00	Meet at East Bergholt public car park next to Red Lion P.H. (grid ref TM 069 346 postcode CO7 6TB) for a circular walk. Lunch stop at the National Trust restaurant, Flatford. A classic route incorporating the best features of the Dedham Vale, the only designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Essex.	6.4 + 3.5 miles 10.3 + 5.6 kms	Gordon
Fri 30th 18:45	Meet Red Lion pub, East Bergholt (grid ref TM 069 346 postcode CO7 6TB) for a gentle stroll eventually arriving at Willy Lott’s cottage, returning along the river and over Fenn Bridge. A perfect 2 hours after a hard week in the office. Optional drinks in or outside the pub afterwards.	5 miles 8 kms	Trevor
Sun 1st 10:00	Meet at Coop Supermarket Brightlingsea (grid ref TM 085 179 post code CO7 0RW) for circular walk. Lunch at The Yatchman’s Arms (bar snacks menu available at start of walk), or coffee shop, fish & chips or picnic on the quayside.	9 miles 14.5 kms	Pamela

Peter spots the lunch stop

Terry leading Wednesday walkers around Jaywick

Gordon checking his position around Assington

Jean spots the sculpter's omission from the statue

If you are not yet a member of the Ramblers' Association then you can still join us on one of our walks. We advise you to come along for upto 3 walks on a try-out basis before joining the Ramblers' Association. As part of the joining process you will be allocated to your local group.

If you live outside the area and wish to receive our printed walks programme please contact our membership secretary

If you come across a footpath problem, make a note of the problem and complete the Essex County Councils problem report form

The Colchester Group of the Ramblers' Association is a member of the Essex Area Group, which co-ordinates the needs and views of all the groups in Essex. The Area group also helps collate and distribute information to and from the Ramblers' Association Head Office.

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