Walks in October 2010
| Date/Start Time | Walk Details | Length | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 3rd 08:00 |
Minibus Ramble to walk the Pingo Trail on the eastern edge of the Breakland area in Norfolk. The trail takes in the commons at the villages of Thompson and Stow Bedon, and heathland at Breckles and Great Hockham. Thompson Water, an artificial lake, and the woodland at Thompson Carr also form part of the walk. Meet at Stanway Garden Centre (grid ref TL 938 243 postcode CO3 8LT). £5 deposit required to book seat. Bring a picnic and pub stop at end of walk. See below for pictures from Walk Out. | 8 miles 12.9 kms |
Kevin |
| Weds 6th 10:00 |
Meet at The Cricketers, Fordham Heath park at rear of pub CP or in public CP opposite pub (grid ref TL 945 262 post code CO7 9AB) for a figure of eight walk. Morning towards Aldham and afternoon onto Hill House Wood West Bergholt. Lunch at pub. | 6 + 4 miles 9.7 + 6.4 kms |
Jane M |
| Sun 10th 10:00 |
Meet Boxford near the White Hart, (grid ref TL 963 405 postcode CO10 5DW) - parking in the street, for a walk out to Polstead Via Polstead Heath in the morning and back via the River Box valley and Stone Street in the afternoon. Lunch at The Cock Inn, Polstead. | 10.6 miles 17 kms |
John Watts |
| Weds 13th 10.00 for 10.15 start |
Meet The Compasses, Pattiswick (grid ref TL 820 247 postcode CM77 8BG) for a figure of eight walk via Marks Hall in the morning. Route via Stisted in the afternoon. Order lunch at start of walk. | 6 + 6 miles 10 + 10 kms |
Colin L |
| Sun 17th 10:00 |
Stour Valley Railway Part 4 - Meet Stanway Garden Centre car park (grid ref TL 938 243 postcode CO3 8LT) for lift sharing (depart 9:00am) or meet at Rodbridge Corner Picnic site (grid ref TL 857 436 post code CO10 9HH) for a circular walk to Long Melford taking in part of the old Lavenham line. Lunch in Sudbury, choice of pubs. Return via the old Stour Valley line. | 8 miles 13 km |
Boyd |
| Weds 20th 10:00 1:15pm |
Meet Axe & Compasses, Aythorpe Roding (grid ref TL 593 154 postcode CM6 1PP) for a figure of 8 walk. | 6.5 + 4 miles 10.5 + 6.4 kms |
Jim McW |
| Sun 24th 10:00 |
Meet at Bures Village Hall (grid ref TL 908 338 postcode CO8 5BX) for a stroll along the Stour valley to Little Horkesley and then back along the escarpment taking in the Stour Valley Path and the wonderful views. Lunch at The Beehive. | 10 miles 16 kms |
John Watts |
| Weds 27th 10:00 |
Meet far end of Butler Rd., Halstead or adjacent Stanley Rd (grid ref TL 809 308 postcode CO9 1LJ). Morning through lovely country via Gt. Maplestead. Lunch stop at the Bell at Castle Hedingham. Afternoon back along the Colne and through the strange Purlshill Wood. | 11 miles 17.7 kms |
Roger |
| Sun 31st 10:00 |
Meet Dedham free car park (grid ref TM 058 336 postcode CO7 6DH) for figure of 8 with the morning walk out to Flatford Mill and Willy Lott’s cottage. Choice of pubs, tea rooms, cafes for lunch back in Dedham. Afternoon walk out to the south of the village, returning along The Stour. | 5.5 + 4.5 miles 9 + 7 kms |
Trevor |
