Walks in May 2010
| Date/Start Time | Walk Details | Length | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2nd 10:00 |
Meet Queens Head Pub, Ford Street (grid ref TL 920 269 postcode CO6 3PH) for a figure of 8 walk along the Colne Valley and the Essex Way. Morning out to Chappel, afternoon to West Bergholt. Lunch at Queens Head, order food at start of walk. | 6 + 6 miles 9.6 + 9.6 kms |
Kevin |
| Weds 5th 10:15 |
AWAY DAY! Meet Plotlands Nature Reserve CP (grid ref TQ 659 873 postcode SS16 6EJ). Directions from Colchester: A12–A130-A127, then take turn on to B148 and immediately turn right at traffic lights, then follow minor road for 1.5 miles to Reserve entrance. Allow 1.25 hours from Colchester (good chance to car share). Morning through wooded Langdon Hills with some stunning views. Afternoon back across hills with distant views of City of London! Lunch The Bell, Horndon on the Hill, good food. | 11 miles 17.7 kms |
Roger |
| Fri 7th 18:45 |
Meet Wivenhoe High Street car park (grid ref TM 038 217 postcode CO7 9AB) for the first Friday evening circular stroll around Wivenhoe taking in the sights stopping at the Rose & Crown for a jar at the end. | 5.6 miles 9 kms |
Kevin |
| Sun 9th 10:00 |
Meet at The Cricketers, Fordham Heath (grid ref TL 945 262 postcode CO3 9TG) for a figure of eight walk. Morning towards Aldham and afternoon onto Hill House Wood. West Bergholt. Lunch available at pub | 5 + 5 miles 8 + 8 kms |
Jane Murray |
| Weds 12th 10:00 |
Meet at Chappel & Wakes Colne railway station (grid ref TL 897 288 postcode CO6 2DR) for a circular walk to Colne Engaine via White Colne church. Return via Colne Valley. Lunch stop at the Five Bells, Colne Engaine. Book lunch at start. Menu will be available. | 6 + 4 miles 9.6 + 6.4 kms |
Martin |
| Fri 14th 18:45 |
Meet at the University car park in Boundary Road accessed from Boundary Road (Wivenhoe end) and turn first right then first left. (grid ref TM 031 236 postcode CO7 9HU) for a circular walk taking in the river, woods and spectacular sea views. | 5 miles 8 kms |
Margaret |
| Sun 16th 10:00 |
Meet at Great Tey playing fields car park off Chrismund Way (grid ref TL 890 260 postcode CO6 1AZ) for a circular walk. Menus for pub lunch orders to be phoned through at the start of the walk ie. roast lunch at The Cricketers, Coggeshall (£5.50), bar snacks at The Woolpack or you can picnic by river. | 10 miles 16 kms |
Pamela |
| Weds 19th 10:00 |
Meet at Fillpots Nursery Boxted Straight Road (grid ref TL 997 308 postcode CO4 5RB) for a longish morning only walk up the hillocks, down the valleys and along the wide open plains of Boxted. Arrive early and grab a fortifying latte and bun. Order lunch beforehand. P.m. horticultural retail therapy and afternoon tea if desired. | 6.5 miles 10.4 kms |
Julia N |
| Fri 21st 18:45 |
Meet Chappel and Wakes Colne Railway station (grid ref TL 897 289 postcode CO6 2DR) for a stroll to Fordstreet and back via the River Colne. Drinks at the Swan afterwards. | 5.5 miles 9 kms |
Boyd |
| Sun 23rd 10:00 |
Ramblers Get Walking Day. Meet at Bures Village Hall (grid ref TL 908 338 postcode CO8 5BX) for a figure of 8 walk. This is great opportunity to bring along non members and introduce them to the delights of walking. | 5 + 5 miles 8 + 8 kms |
Janet |
| Weds 26th 10:00 |
Meet Wilford Bridge (grid ref TM 292 501 postcode IP12 3DH) for a figure of eight round the Deben, a.m. Sutton Hoo, p.m. along river to Ufford. Afternoon 3.5 miles without loop. | 6.5 + 5 miles 10.4 + 8 kms |
Colin & Roger |
| Fri 28th 18:45 |
Meet at Royal Oak East End, East Bergholt, (grid ref TM 100 352 post code CO7 6XA). Please bring along a healthy appetite, as a substantial supper is specially prepared for our group after the ramble down to the river, Decoy Pond and back uphill. | 5 miles 8 kms |
Lotte |
| Sun 30th 10:00 |
Meet Kingfisher Centre car park, Sudbury (grid ref TL 876 410 postcode CO10 2SU) for a walk to Long Melford and back Choice of pubs for lunch, and green areas for own food We return via The Meadows so let’s hope it doesn’t rain in the week before. | 10.5 miles 17 kms |
Trevor |