Walks in July 2010
| Date/Start Time | Walk Details | Length | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 2nd 18:45 |
Meet Heath Road car park (grid ref TL 943 263 postcode CO3 9TA) for an evening stroll around the Colne Valley. Optional drink at the Cricketers. | 5 miles 8 kms |
Kevin |
| Sun 4th 10:00 |
Meet Wakes Colne station car park (grid ref TL 897 288 postcode CO6 2DS). Choice of facilities for lunch; but will it be Bures or Earls Colne? | 11 miles 17.7 kms |
Mags |
| Weds 7th 10:00 |
Woodbridge & Melton. Park in Pay & Display car park (£2 all day) behind Woodbridge Community Centre (grid ref TM 273 486 postcode IP12 4AJ). Drive past Notcutts Garden Centre and turn right for Swimming Pool and car parks. Pub lunch: Cherry Tree Inn (pre order). Figure of eight walk. The morning walk takes you through the streets of Woodbridge and Melton and back alongside the River Deben. In the afternoon we visit Kyson Point. | 7.5 + 3.5 miles 12 + 5.5 km |
John W |
| Fri 9th 18:45 |
Meet at Stoke by Nayland playing field behind the church (grid ref TL 985 363 postcode CO6 4QX) for an evening walk to Polstead. Choice of pubs in Stoke after walk. | 5 miles 8 kms |
Jane Murray |
| Sun 11th 10:00 |
Park in the Hintlesham Community Centre car park (grid ref TM 086 434 postcode IP8 3PS). Take road off A1071 opposite Hintlesham Church. Circular walk stopping at the Duke of Marlborough, Somersham. Sandwiches can't be eaten in the pub garden. | 12 miles 19 kms |
John Walsh |
| Weds 14th 10:00 |
Meet at car park at Gosbecks Archaeological Park on Maldon Road, Colchester (grid ref TL 967 228 postcode CO3 0SH) for a fields and woods walk crossing Roman River with views of Abberton Reservoir. Lunch at Hare & Hounds, Layer Breton, order food at start. | 10 miles 16 kms |
Kathy |
| Fri 16th 18:45 |
Meet at Bures Village Hall (grid ref TL 908 338 postcode CO8 5BX) for a circular walk via Wormingford. Optional drink afterwards at The Eight Bells, Bures. | 5 miles 8 kms |
Janet |
| Sun 18th 10:00 |
Meet Hadleigh, Magdalen Street Car Park (grid TM 027 426 postcode IP7 5EZ) for a pleasant circuit taking in part of the railway walk across to Shelley through Raydon Great Wood and hence to Polstead for a well earned lunch at the Cock. Serves bar snacks and main meals. Return via Polstead Heath and the heights above Hadleigh. | 12 miles 19.3 kms |
John |
| Weds 21st 10:00 |
Meet at car park, Woodrolfe Road, Tollesbury (grid ref TL 963 106 postcode CM9 8SD), for a circular walk sea wall outward, returning through the countryside. Many thanks to Derek for his help planning route. Menus will be available at the start of the walk for ordering luncheon. Lunch stop at The Chequers, Goldhanger. | 7 + 5 miles 11.3 + 8 kms |
Paul |
| Fri 23rd 18:45 |
Meet Stanway Garden Centre Car Park (grid ref TL 938 243 postcode CO3 8LT) for a short evening stroll followed by Chinese takeaway at Vine Cottage. Bring garden chair. | 4 miles 6.4 kms |
Kevin |
| Sun 25th 10:10 |
Meet Kingfisher Centre car park, Sudbury (grid ref TL 876 410 postcode CO10 2SU) for a walk to Henny Swan and back. Henny Swan is not fully open. Landlord will allow own food to be eaten at tables on grassy area by the river. Possibility drinks will be available to purchase. Will start walk 10 minutes late to enable walkers to purchase picnic items in Sudbury Waitrose if required. | 10 miles 16 kms |
Trevor |
| Weds 28th 10:00 |
Meet at East Bergholt public car park next to Red Lion P.H. (grid ref TM 069 346 postcode CO7 6TB) for a circular walk. Lunch stop at the National Trust restaurant, Flatford. A classic route incorporating the best features of the Dedham Vale, the only designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Essex. | 6.4 + 3.5 miles 10.3 + 5.6 kms |
Gordon |
| Fri 30th 18:45 |
Meet Red Lion pub, East Bergholt (grid ref TM 069 346 postcode CO7 6TB) for a gentle stroll eventually arriving at Willy Lott’s cottage, returning along the river and over Fenn Bridge. A perfect 2 hours after a hard week in the office. Optional drinks in or outside the pub afterwards. | 5 miles 8 kms |
Trevor |