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Colchester Group

We are the Colchester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Meet at car park in Ponders Road Fordham for a walk across to West Bergholt and Fordham Heath and along the Essex Way to Aldham.

After lunch beside the river Colne we continue along the Essex Way and circle back into Fordham. 

Please bring packed lunch. 

Sunday, 5 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 92771 28612
Nearest postcode:
CO6 3LX
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factored.beats.crystal
Start time:
10:00 am

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking