Walks in August 2010
| Date/Start Time | Walk Details | Length | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Weds 4th 10:00 |
Meet St. Lawrence Bay Village CP (opp. The Indian Ocean pub) (grid ref TL 954 055 post code CM0 7LY). Circular walk along the Blackwater Estuary then inland through the interesting Steeplewick farmland, followed by climb over the Dengie ‘heights’ in the morning. Afternoon through Asheldham to St. Lawrence Church with fine views. Lunch at The Station Arms, Southminster. Bring own sandwiches to eat in pub or pick up rolls/sandwiches at local baker. | 13 miles 20.9 kms |
Roger |
| Fri 6th 18:45 |
Meet near Fingringhoe Church (grid ref TM 029 203 post code CO5 7BQ), for an evenings ramble around the village. Optional drinks after at the Whalebone Inn. | 5 miles 8 kms |
Mags |
| Sun 8th 10:00 |
Meet Angel pub Kelvedon (grid ref TL 859 184 post code CO5 9AN). Figure of eight walk through unspoilt countryside around Kelvedon. Morning via Prested Hall, afternoon via Kelvedon Hall. Note there is limited parking at the pub, so please car share where possible. | 6.3 + 5.6 miles 10 + 9 kms |
Ian Guthrie |
| Weds 11th 10:00 |
Meet Long Melford CP, opposite Long Melford Hall (grid ref TL 865 463 postcode CO10 9DU) for a figure of eight. Choice of pubs in Long Melford. | 11.5 miles 18.5 kms |
Jim C |
| Fri 13th 18:45 |
Scenic walk along the Suffolk and Essex border. Meet at Stoke by Nayland playing field behind the church (grid ref TL 985 363 postcode CO6 4QX) for pretty evening circular walk. Refreshments afterwards at the Angel or Crown pubs. | 5.5 miles 9 kms |
Margaret |
| Sun 15th 10:00 |
Meet Morrisons yard, Great Wenham (grid ref TM 071 384 postcode CO7 6PS). Sign posted at ground level on the Wenham Road, a turning off the B1070 between Holton St Mary and Raydon. Walk to Hadleigh and back, with the second half of the morning being along the old railway line Choice of pubs, cafes in Hadleigh. In the afternoon a chance to walk off lunch on a couple of uphill stretches before a section through Raydon Wood and onto the old aerodrome. | 5.5 + 5 miles 9 + 8 kms |
Trevor |
| Weds 18th 10:00 |
Meet Woodland Trust CP, Ponders Road, Fordham (grid ref TL 927 286 postcode CO6 3LZ) for a circular walk. Thatchers Arms pub, Mount Bures for lunch. | 11 miles 17.7 kms |
Jim C |
| Fri 20th 18:45 |
A circular walk through Dedham countryside on paths not used very much, meeting at the Meet Dedham free car park (grid ref TM 058 336 postcode CO7 6DH). Drinks afterwards at The Marlborough Head if desired. | 5.5 + 5 miles 9 + 8 kms |
Margaret |
| Sun 22nd 10:00 |
Meet Trimley Nature Reserve car park (grid ref TM 277 357 postcode IP11 0UD). Not a large car park so recommend lift sharing. A circular walk across Falkenham Marshes. Lunch at the Victoria Inn, Felixsrtowe Ferry and then return via Gulpher Farm. | 11.25 miles 18 kms |
Boyd |
| Weds 25th 10:00 |
Meet at town square Bildeston (grid ref TL 992 494 postcode IP7 7EB) park in the square and/or surrounding roads. Lunch stop at The Peacock Inn, Chelsworth, order food at start of walk. A circular walk to Chelsworth via Semer including permissive path along the river Brett in the morning. Afternoon walk towards Wattisham before returning to Bildeston. A shorter walk is available (about a mile) if you wanted to cut back to Bildeston sooner. | 6 + 4 miles 9.7 + 6.4 kms |
Sue & Jean |
| Fri 27th 18:45 |
Meet Morrisons yard, Great Wenham (grid ref TM 071 384 postcode CO7 6PS). Sign posted at ground level on the Wenham Road, a turning off the B1070 between Holton St Mary and Raydon. Circular walk on Trevor and Ann’s patch with optional drinks after at The Wenham Queen where there is a decent choice of ales. | 4.75 miles 7.6 kms |
Trevor |
| Sun 29th 10:00 |
Meet at Chappel & Wakes Colne railway station (grid ref TL 897 288 postcode CO6 2DS). Morning out via Wormingford and the Stour Valley Path. Afternoon via the hills above Mount Bures and through Wakes Colne Green. Choice of pubs in Bures. | 12 miles 19.3 kms |
John Watts |
| Mon 30th 10:30 |
Meet White Horse Edwardstone (grid ref TL 951 428 postcode CO10 5PX). Parking will be available in a field just before the pub on the left. Walk out to Groton Wood and back via Pitches Mount. After a chance to enjoy guest ales from around the country, good food and a folk music session at 2010 Eddyfest. Dogs welcome !! | 5.5 miles 9 kms |
Trevor |