Camulodunum (Colchester). Walking in the footsteps of Romans.

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Overview

Walk takes in The Roman River, Layer-de-la-Haye & Birch. Picnic lunch or pub for drinks at Layer Breton Heath. Circular walk.

Saturday, 14 September 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Start place Gosbecks Archaeological Park (Cheshunt Field). Free car park on B1022 s/w edge of Colchester. Post Code CO3 0SH. Grid. Ref.TL967228.

WALK IS UNSUITABLE FOR DOGS.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 96722 22879
Nearest postcode:: CO3 0SH
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Car park off B1022. Gosbecks Archaeological Park. Any problems locating please contact Trevor: 07931302126

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