Walks in March 2010
| Date/Start Time | Walk Details | Length | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weds 3rd 10:00 |
Meet Great Tey Playing Field CP (grid ref TL 890 260 postcode CO6 1AZ ) for a fig of 8 through Roman River valley and Chalkney Wood in the morning, along part of the Essex Way towards Aldham looping back to Gt Tey in the afternoon. Lunch at the Chequers, Great Tey, menu choice taken at start of walk. | 6.75 + 4 miles 10.9 + 6.4 kms |
Linda & David |
| Sun 7th 10:00 |
Meet Harpers Hill lay-by on A134 (grid ref TL 966 345 postcode CO6 4LJ) for a stroll across the valley to Little Horkesley taking in the Stour Valley Path and the Essex Way. Lunch at The Beehive. | 10.7 miles 17.1 kms |
John Watts |
| Weds 10th 10:30 |
Meet The George, Shalford (grid ref TL 722 292 postcode CM7 5HP) for a fig of eight in and around the Pant Valley. Park in the CP beyond the pub and order lunch as usual. Morning out in unspoilt countryside to SW and afternoon east to Rotten End and the river Pant. Plenty of real ales including local brew. | 5 + 3 miles 8.0 + 4.8 kms |
Bob |
| Sun 14th | Meet at Hadleigh car park, back of Co-op (grid ref TM 027 426 postcode IP7 5EZ) for a pleasant walk in the Suffolk Countryside. Pub stop in Elmsett. No Roasts available | 6.5 + 4.5 mls 10.4 & 7.2 kms |
Graham & Sally |
| Weds 17th 10:00 |
Meet Compasses PH Holbrook (grid ref TM 169 362 postcode IP9 2PQ) for fig of 8 with morning walk taking in part of the north side of Alton Water and Holbrook church. Afternoon walk to Holbrook Bay and Stutton church. | 6.5 + 4.5 miles 0.4 + 7.2 kms |
John Walsh |
| Sun 21st 10:00 |
Lemons Hill Bridge (North), Alton Water (grid ref TM 137 377 postcode IP9 2NH). Belstead, Spring and a Boot!,a circular walk through Belstead and Belstead Brook park stopping off at the Freston Boot for lunch. | 12 miles 19.3 kms |
John Walsh |
| Weds 24th 10:00 |
Meet Dedham Free CP, Mill Road, Dedham (grid ref TM 057 333 postcode CO7 6DH) for a walk to Manningtree returning along the River Stour. Mid morning stop at St. Mary’s church, Lawford, mid afternoon stop Flatford Mill, (café open). Lunch stop The Crown Hotel, 51 High Street, Manningtree (CO11 1AH) Order lunch before start of walk, see walk leaders – OAP special 2 courses £6.95 or smaller portions £3.95. | 5 + 4.5 miles 8 + 7.2 kms |
Bryan & Phil T |
| Sun 28th 10:00 |
Meet at the car park near the Red Lion pub, East Bergholt (grid ref TM 069 346 postcode CO7 6TB - where the toilets and re-cycling bins are) for a figure of 8. Morning out to Stratford St Mary and back. Pub does good hot food and great huffers. Tea room opposite may be open. Afternoon walk out to Willy Lott’s cottage, returning along the river and crossing Fen Bridge. | 5 + 4.5 miles 8 + 7.7 kms |
Trevor |
| Weds 31st 10:00 |
A Seafood Special! Meet Hadleigh Castle Country Park, fee £2, (grid ref TQ 800 869 postcode SS7 2QH). Directions from Colchester:B1022 to Maldon by-pass, then the A414 and B1418 to the S.Woodham Ferrers by-pass and the A132 to the Rettendon interchange then A130 to A129 then turn L at A13 junction and 1st R at lights into Chapel Lane. Allow 1 ¼ hours, car sharing advisable. Longish morning through woods and along a wide estuary path. Short afternoon along crest of Belton Hills with magnificent views, then up through the castle ruins. Lunch stop in Leigh-on-Sea, choice of pubs and seafood stalls for which Leigh is famous. | 6.25 + 3.5 miles 11.7 + 5.6 kms |
Roger |