Walks in December 2010
Ramblers Festival of Winter Walks from 25/12/2010 - 02/01/2011
| Date/Start Time | Walk Details | Length | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weds 1st 10:00 |
Newton Green Golf Club (NGGC) (grid ref TL 914 406 post code CO10 0QN). New leader, venue and walk! So be gentle! Fig 8 with lunch at NGGC, book before walk. Mixture of farmland, woods and good views. | 6 + 4 miles 9.7 + 6.4 kms |
Val Tyrell |
| Sun 5th 10:00 |
Christmas Lunch. Meet Queens Head Pub, Ford Street (grid ref TL 920 269 postcode CO6 3PH) for a walk to Chappel and back to work up an appetite for the Christmas Lunch. Full menu can be found here. Bookings closed, as all seats taken. | 6 miles 9.6 kms |
Kevin |
| Weds 8th 10:00 |
Meet at The Lion car park, Honey Tye, (grid ref TL 955 357 postcode CO6 4NX), for figure of 8 walk, Order food at start. | 10.5 miles 16.8 kms |
Jim C |
| Sun 12th 10:15 |
Carol Service Ramble. Meet Manningtree Station Car park (grid ref TM 093 321 postcode CO11 2LH). for a circular walk via St Edmund’s Way and the fringes of East Bergholt to Manningtree for lunch at the Crown Hotel. Then walk to Lawford church for ramblers & cyclists carol service at 15.00 hrs. After the service walk down the hill to the railway station car park. Bar meals available – orders taken at start. Bring a torch. | 7 miles 11.2 kms |
John Watts |
| Weds 15th 10:00 |
Meet George & Dragon CP, Kelvedon (grid ref TL 855 208 postcode CO5 9PL) for a leisurely walk to Dutch Barn for morning refreshments returning via Feering to the G & D for Christmas Lunch pre-booked with Colin. | 4.5 miles 7.2 kms |
Colin & Jackie |
| Sat 18th 14:30 |
Meet Victory Road, West Mersea (grid ref TM 005 127 postcode CO5 8LY). On street parking, please park neatly. A pre-Christmas taste of the seawalls and beach as we walk into the sunset. Bring a torch. | 7 Miles 11.3 kms |
Mags |
| Sun 19th 10:00 |
Meet Chapel & Wakes Colne railway station (grid ref TL 897 288 postcode CO6 2DS) parking free at time of writing, alternative parking just beyond Swan pub. A figure of 8 in very peaceful countryside, although rumour has it Santa will arrive on his steam train sometime in the morning. Lunch at The Swan, or own food on the Millenium Green. The afternoon walk starts from the pub. | 5 + 4 miles 8 + 6.5 kms |
Trevor |
| Weds 22nd 10:00 |
Meet Gardens immediately to east of Colchester Castle, (grid ref TL 999 254 postcode CO1 1UN) (suggest arriving by bus though many public car parks available). Figure of 8 - you'll still need your boots - morning Garrison, Bourne Valley & Hythe, afternoon Sheepen Meadows, Lexden & Hilly Fields. Choice of venues in town for lunch. | 5 + 5 miles 8 + 8 kms |
Mags |
| Sat 25th 10:30 |
Meet – Free Car Park off High St Wivenhoe (grid ref TM 038 217 postcode CO7 9AB) for a scenic circular walk out to Alresford through the woods and back, working up an appetite for the festive lunches. Option of a drink in one of the local pubs on the Quay afterwards | 5 miles 8 kms |
Margaret |
| Sun 26th 10:30 |
Meet at Moss Road, Stanway, Colchester (grid ref TL 962 236 postcode CO3 0UL) for a circular walk towards Layer de la Haye. Friends and Relatives welcome. Please note later start time. | 5 miles 8 kms |
Pamela |
| Tues 28th 10:00 |
Park and meet Morrison’s builders yard, Great Wenham (grid ref TM 071 384 postcode CO7 6PS). Morning only circular walk taking in the churches at Raydon and Holton St Mary and a stroll across Brett Vale golf course. Invitation after for tea, coffee, cake and biscuits at the leader’s house (and possibly mulled wine and schnapps if we are in the grip of the threatened harsh winter). | 6 miles 9.7 kms |
Trevor |
| Tues 28th 10:00 |
Half day walk, joint with Maldon and Dengie group. Meet Chequers pub Wickham Bishops (grid ref TL 844 123 postcode CM8 3NL), for a walk followed by lunch if needed. | 6 miles 10 kms |
Jim McW |
| Weds 29th 10:00 |
Meet in the main car park, Dedham on the B1029, (grid ref TM 058 333 postcode CO7 6DH) for a fig. of eight walk. Morning walk on north side of the Stour. Coffee stop at Hall Farm, Stratford St. Mary. Afternoon on the south side of the river. Lunch at the Marlborough Head, orders taken at start. | Approx 10 miles 16 kms |
Kathy & Matthew |
| Fri 31st 10:00 |
Meet Stanway Garden Centre Car Park (grid ref TL 938 243 postcode CO3 8LT) for the last stroll of 2010 around Stanway and Copford. Optional pub meal after walk for more Christmas fare. | 6 miles 9.7 kms |
Kevin |