Walks in January 2011
| Date/Start Time | Walk Details | Length | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 1st 10:30 |
First Footing - Meet Gun Hill layby, Dedham (grid ref ref TM 039 333 postcode CO7 6HP). A gentle stroll in the Stour Valley to see in the year. Regular walkers will be familiar with the area, but if you are new to rambling and thinking of doing more group led walks, this could be a good place to start. Optional drinks after at The Black Horse, if it is open | 6 miles 9.7 kms |
Trevor |
| Sun 2nd 10:00 |
Meet Barham picnic site (grid ref TM 123 512 postcode IP6 0PF) for a Fig of 8 walk through Shrublands Park to Coddenham in the morning. Lunch at the Sorrel Horse, Barham and if you still have the energy a walk along the Gipping Valley River path in the afternoon | 6.5 + 3.5 miles 10.5 + 5.6 kms |
Boyd |
| Weds 5th 10:00 |
Meet Rodbridge picnic site off B1064, (grid ref TL 857 436 postcode CO10 9HJ), for circular walk. Fairly flat terrain, with good paths along disused railway line, across ancient meadows, and along River Stour. Buses run from Sudbury to near Rodbridge. Lunch stop in Sudbury, good choice of pubs and café. | 8 miles 12 kms |
Brian & Phil |
| Sun 9th 10:00 |
Meet at Boxted Church car park (grid ref TL 997 332 postcode CO4 5TG). Morning walk via Great Horkesley to Little Horkesley – lunch at The Beehive. Sunday roast or bar snacks to be ordered prior to the start of the walk. Afternoon via Nayland. | 10.5 miles 17 kms |
Judy |
| Weds 12th 10:00 |
Meet at Ardleigh Car Park (grid ref TM 054 294 postcode CO7 7LB) for a circular walk, lunching at The Beehive, Bromley Road. | 10.5 miles 17 kms |
Barrie |
| Sun 16th 10:00 |
Meet Dedham free car park (grid ref TM 057 333 postcode CO7 6DJ) for a circular walk via Warren Wood and Great Martins Hill Wood to the Carriers Arms at East Bergholt for lunch. Bar meals available – orders taken at start. Afternoon only 4 miles. | 10 miles 16 kms |
John Watts |
| Weds 19th 10:00 |
Meet at the Crown Inn, Hartest (grid ref TL 834 524 postcode IP29 4DH) for a fig. of 8 walk, am Hartest and Summerton, pm Hartest and Boxted. Order lunch at start of walk. Please buy a drink if you are parking at the pub and eating your own lunch. | 5 + 5.5 miles 8 + 8.8 kms |
Janet P |
| Sun 23rd 10:00 |
Meet along The Street in Ramsey (grid ref TM 212 304 postcode CO12 5EY) to follow the Essex Way into Harwich. Choice of pubs for lunch before returning via Parkeston and the delights of the oil refinery. | 5.5 + 4 miles 9 + 6.4 kms |
Kevin |
| Weds 26th 10:00 |
Meet at Lamarsh Lion, Bell Hill, Lamarsh (grid ref TL 892 354 postcode CO8 5EP), for a figure of eight. Order food at start of walk. Please do not park at the pub if you are not purchasing food and/or a drink. | Approx 9 miles 14.5 kms |
Peter J |
| Sun 30th 10:00 |
Meet end of old A12, Copdock, (grid ref TM 121 422 post code IP8 3LB). Walk up to Copdock church and then onto and through Old Hall Wood. Lunch stop at Jimmy’s farm. Sandwiches range from £6, all day breakfast £8, other meals higher, but permission has been obtained to eat own food on their benches in the grounds. Tea, coffee, beer and wine available. Afternoon return to the cars via Belstead | 5.5 + 4 miles 9 + 6.4 kms |
Trevor |