Walks in February 2011
| Date/Start Time | Walk Details | Length | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weds 2nd 10:00 |
Meet at Stoke by Nayland playing fields car park, (grid ref TL 985 363 postcode CO6 4QX for a walk to Polstead, then lunch at the Cock, Polstead following a walk around Polstead Rockalls Hall and Dollops Woods. Order lunch at start. | Approx 9 miles 14.5 kms |
Jane M |
| Sat 5th 09:30 |
Essex Area AGM. Colchester is hosting this years Area AGM at Copford Village Hall (grid ref TL 927 233 postcode CO6 1BX). Speaker TBC so check website for latest details. Short afternoon walk following lunch. | 5 miles 8 kms |
Kevin |
| Sun 6th 10:00 |
Meet at Rivehall car park (grid ref TL 827 176 postcode CM8 3PH), just before the church. Morning walk to Kelvedon passing through Little and Great Braxted. Lunch at the Angel, orders taken at start of walk. Short stroll back to Rivenhall. | 7.5 + 3 miles 12 + 5 kms |
Ian Guthrie |
| Weds 9th 10:00 |
Meet Fox and Hounds pub, Groton, (grid ref TL 958 415 postcode CO10 5ED), for fig. of eight walk from historic village of Groton clockwise to Edwardstone and Pitches Mount. Anti-clockwise pm to Boxford and Gosling Green. Pub open 9:45 to pre-order lunch (meal deal, 2 main courses for £10). | 5.25 + 4 miles 8.5 + 6.4 kms |
Ruth |
| Sun 13th 10:00 |
Meet on the Stoke by Nayland playing fields (grid ref TL 985 364 postcode CO6 4QZ) for a walk to Boxford via the hills around Polstead. Lunch at the White Hart before returning via Stone Street. | 6 + 4 miles 9.7 + 6.4 kms |
Kevin |
| Weds 16th 10:10 |
Meet Barham Picnic Site – (grid ref TM 123 512 postcode IP6 0PF) (there are public toilets). Lunch Stop: The Lion, Needham Market. Order food at start. Morning - A cross country loop to the west of the Gipping Valley through Baylham and Barking CP's descending to the Lion for Lunch. Afternoon - Return along the Gipping Valley path which follows the River most of the way. | 5.5 + 4.5 8.8 + 7.2 kms |
Arthur |
| Sun 20th 10:00 |
Park and meet Morrison’s builders yard, Great Wenham (grid ref TM 071 384 postcode CO7 6PS). Walk to Hadleigh and back, choice of pubs and café’s In Hadleigh for lunch. This is the reverse of last year’s walk, so what were the afternoon up’s will now thankfully be the morning downs. | 5 + 4.5 miles 8 + 7.2 kms |
Trevor |
| Weds 23rd 10:00 |
Meet at Hare and Hounds, Layer Breton, (grid ref TL 944 188 postcode CO2 0NP) for figure of 8 walk. Please order lunch at start of walk. Morning to the ruins of Church of St Mary, north of Birch Hall, hopefully the snowdrops will be in bloom. Afternoon to Layer Marney Tower and church. Kindly note there are 6 stiles in the afternoon section | 5 + 5 miles 8 + 8 kms |
Paul |
| Sun 27th 10:00 |
Meet public car park, centre of Tiptree, next to Barclays bank, (grid ref TL 896 161 postcode CO5 0SU) for a circular walk to Little Totham. Lunch stop at The Swan where filled rolls with salad & crisps (£3.50) will be available, own sandwiches may be eaten inside (discretely please) if a drink is purchased. Orders for food will be taken at the start of the walk. | 9.5 miles 15.3 kms |
Pamela |