The Ramblers Association is Britains biggest walking charity. Gives an overview of the charitable aims of the Association and allows you to join up. The site also provides lots of information on walking around the country.

The Natural England organisation aim is to conserve and enhance the natural environment.

UK Youth Hostel Association (YHA) provides budget accomodation and adventure activities.

Direct Gov gives easy access to all of the public services you use.

The Institute of Public Rights of Way is a professional body which represents individuals involved in the management of public rights of way.

Frixo is a road / motorway traffic reporting site giving up to date information as the site gets updated every 3 minutes via feeds from various sources including the government's official Highways Agency site.

Adventura are the UK’s largest solo activity company and run activity trips for those looking to take part in activities and meet new people.

Ramblers Holidays organise walking holidays around with world. A number of walkers in the group have been on numerous walking holidays so don't be afraid to ask around.

The Ordnance Survey organisation is Britain's national mapping agency.

Multimap provides worldwide map search, routing and travel directions.

Streetmap provides Great Britain street mapping services.

Stanfords sell maps and travel guides.

Cotswold Outdoor provide Outdoor Clothing and Camping equipment.

Field and Trek is another online store selling camping and outdoor equipment and clothing.

Car Free Walks is a resource for people who love walking but want to reduce their impact on the environment. Offering easy-to-use guides for walks throughout the UK that are accessible via public transport, with all walks submitted and reviewed by users.

Walking In England is a huge walks resource with free downloadable walk descriptions, walk books, walking groups etc.

Walking World has almost 5000 walk guides from all over the country. You'll need to subscribe to access the full walk details, but this less than £20 per year.

The Colchester Borough Council website details all of the services provided by the council.

Colchester 2020 Travel Plan Club is a free service bringing travellers together to reduce conjestion by sharing journeys.

Essex County Council website brings together all of the services that the council provide.

Essex Area Ramblers details all the Ramblers news from the Essex Area. You can sign up for the Monthly EAU Update here.

Walking in Essex is a personal website from John Harris and details many walks around the county.

Pubs of Essex is a comprehensive listing of pubs in Essex.

Essex Pub Walks is a direcory of pub walks in the county.

En-form is the Colchester Environmental Information Centre, acting as a focal point for gathering and exchanging information on the environment.

Colchester on the Web is the online guide to the town.