Walks in December 2009
Ramblers Festival of Winter Walks from 26/12/2009 - 03/01/2010
| Date/Start Time | Walk Details | Length | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weds 2nd 10:00 |
Meet in Bures at the village hall car park (grid ref TL 908 338 post code CO8 5BX) for a figure of eight walk, along part of the Stour Valley path returning to Bures for lunch. Afternoon westwards towards Alphamstone. Choice of pubs in Bures. | 5.7 + 4.9 miles 9.2 + 7.9 kms |
Victoria & Paul |
| Sun 6th 10:00 |
Christmas Lunch at the Lion, Leavenheath. Meet at Harpers Hill lay-by on A134 (grid ref TL 966 345 postcode CO6 4LJ) for a stoll along river banks and up some hills working up an appetite for lunch at 1:00pm. Full details from Kevin, although places now limited. | 5.5 miles 9 kms |
Kevin |
| Weds 9th 10:00 |
Meet Tolleshunt Knights VH car park (grid ref TL 913 146 postcode CM9 8EU) for a walk to Messing via Layer Woods, returning via Pods Wood. Lunch stop The Old Crown, Messing, menu will be available at start for your selection. | Victoria & Paul | |
| Sat 12th 14:30 |
Meet top end of 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 13th 10:15 |
Carol Service Ramble. Meet Manningtree Station - probable £1 car park fee (grid ref TM 094 322 postcode CO11 2LH). Possible train ride & walk back. Bring supplies for lunch on the hoof and a torch for returning downhill in the dark afterwards. | 8 miles 12.9 kms |
Mags |
| Weds 16th | Meet George & Dragon CP, Kelvedon (grid ref TL 855 208, post code 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 |
| Sun 20th 10:00 |
Figure of 8. Meet Stoneham Street car park, Coggeshall (grid ref TL 849 225 postcode CO6 1TT). Morning walk includes circuit of Mark Hall Estate with stop at visitor centre and a chance to buy mince pies to have with your tea and coffee. Choice of pubs in Coggeshall for lunch. Afternoon out to Coggeshall Hamlet, returning along the river. | 5 + 4.75 miles 8 + 7.7 kms |
Trevor |
| Weds 23rd 10:00 |
Meet Gosbecks CP off Maldon Road (grid ref TL 967 228 postcode CO3 0SH) for a walk to Fordham Heath and return. Lunch at the Cricketers, Fordham Heath. | 10.5 miles 16.9 kms |
Jim C |
| Fri 25th 10:30 |
Meet at the University car park in Boundary Road accessed from Boundary Road (Wivenhoe end) and turn first right then first left. (grid ref TM 031 236 postcode CO7 9HU). Walk to work up that appetite for Christmas lunch taking in the top part of Wivenhoe and Wivenhoe Park. | 4.5 miles 7.2 kms |
Margaret |
| Sat 26th 10:00 |
Joint with Tendring - Meet St Georges Playing field in Wivenhoe (park in the near-by car park grid ref TM 038 217 postcode CO7 9AB) for circular walk ending at The Black Buoy where the Morris Dancers are usually performing. | 5 miles 8 kms |
Pamela |
| Sun 27th 10:00 |
Meet at Stanway Garden Centre Car Park park (grid ref TL 938 242 postcode CO3 8LT) for a morning stroll around Stanway. Choice of Pubs after walk for post walk drink. | 6.7 miles 11 kms |
Kevin |
| Weds 30th 10:00 |
Joint with Maldon and Dengie Hundred Group. Meet the Chequers pub, Wickham Bishops (grid ref TL 845 123 postcode CM8 3NX ) for a circular morning walk. Lunch in pub, only use car park if eating and or drinking in pub. | 6 miles 9.7 kms |
Jim McW |