Spring/Summer Walks Programme

Walks in June 2010

Date/Start TimeWalk DetailsLengthLeader
Weds 2nd
10:00
Meet Tiptree Heath CP (grid ref TL 883 149 postcode CO5 0PN) for a circular walk via Great Braxted, Great Totham and on to Little Totham for lunch at ‘The Swan’. 6.5 + 4.5 miles
9.7 + 7.0 kms
Linda & David
Fri 4th
18:45
Meet on grass opposite Beehive Pub (grid ref TM 029 261 postcode CO4 3JG) NB No parking at the Pub please. Walk around Wivenhoe and Crockleford. Drinks in Beehive afterwards. 5 miles
8 kms
Charlie
Sun 6th
10:00
Meet Newbourne car park (grid ref TM 274 432 post code IP12 4NY) for a circular walk. Morning via Henley and River Deben and afternoon via Martlesham and Brightwell. Lunch TBC. 10 miles
16 kms
Charlie
Weds 9th
10:30
Meet Lavenham car park (grid ref TL 914 489 postcode CO10 9SA) opposite church for a circular walk via Kettlebaston and Preston St Mary. Wide variety of food at pub the Six Bells. Order food at start of walk. 6 + 4 miles
9.6 + 6.5 kms
Charlotte
Fri 11th
18:45
Meet Gosbecks Road car park (grid ref TL 967 228 postcode CO3 0SH) for an evening stroll through ancient fields and woods. Optional drinks in or outside The Leather Bottle afterwards. 5 miles
8 kms
Trevor
Sun 13th
10:00
Stour Valley Railway Part 3 – Meet Stanway Garden Centre Car Park (grid ref TL 938 243 postcode CO3 8LT) for lift sharing (depart 9am) or meet at car park just South of A1092 between Long Melford and Cavendish (grd ref TL 831 463 postcode CO10 7GA) for a circular walk to Glemsford and back taking in part of the old Stour Valley Railway line. Lunch at the Cherry Tree, Glemsford. 10 miles
16 kms
Boyd
Weds 16th
10:00
Meet Willoughby CP, Victoria Esplanade, West Mersea, (grid ref TM 019 124 postcode CO5 8BH). BYO food & drink & besport yourselves at Julia's & Ruth's beach huts. Use surplus energy pm on beach cricket/rounders, swimming or putting. 6 miles
9.7 kms
Ruth
Weds 16th
10:00
Alternative all day walk. Meet at The Cock Inn, Polstead (grid ref TL 994 383 postcode CO6 5AL) for a figure of 8 walk. Order food at start of walk. Please do not park at the pub if you are not purchasing food and/or a drink. 10 miles
16 kms
Peter J
Fri 18th
18:45
Meet Hythe Tesco (grid ref TM 018 246 postcode CO2 8LG) for a scenic walk along riverside to Lower Castle Park and return via lower end of Highwoods Country Park and St Annes to the Hythe. Opportunity for drink half-way, if desired. 5 miles
8 kms
Margaret
Sun 20th
10:00
Meet Silver End car park (grid ref TL 808 198 postcode CM8 3QQ) for circular walk to Coggeshall, via Bradwell and Pattiswick, through unspoilt countryside. Lunch stop Coggeshall, choice of pubs. 11 miles
17.5 kms
Ian Guthrie
Weds 23rd
10:00
Meet at Jaywick car park (grid ref TM 151 131 postcode CO15 2HB). Circular walk from Jaywick Sands to St.Osyth via seawall and nature reserve to White Hart, St. Osyth for lunch. Afternoon return via field paths to Jaywick. Optional swim from Jaywick so leave swimwear and towels in cars. 5.5 + 4.5 miles
9 + 7 kms
Monique & Terry
Fri 25th
18:45
Meet at Lexden Road carpark (grid ref TL 965 250 postcode CO3 4DE) for a pleasant evening walk through Hilly Fields and Cymberline Meadows to finish for drinks at the Crown on Lexden Road. 5 miles
8 kms
Frank & Pauline
Sun 27th
10:00
Meet green area next to the Chappel and Wakes Colne Swan pub (grid ref TM 292 501 postcode CO6 2DT), parking there or in nearby railway station (grid ref TL 897 288 postcode CO6 2DR). A figure of 8 in a very peaceful area, provided the motorcycle championship is not on at the time !! Lunch in The Swan, or own food on the millennium green at the back. 6 + 5 miles
9.6 + 8 kms
Trevor
Weds 30th
10:00
The challenge of a walk around Mersea Island. Park at Cudmore Grove Country Park, East Mersea, charge £2. (grid ref TM 065 146post code CO5 8UE). Lunch at The Victory, Coast Road, West Mersea. Order food at start of walk. 13.25 miles
21.2kms
Robert & Peter