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

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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 in Thorington. Park along Church Rd (turn left off B1027 at the Premier Stores in Thorrington into Chapel Road. Go to the end and turn right into Church Road).

We walk via the Tide Mill and along the riverbank to Alresford Creek then onto Alresford station to take the 12:54 train to Gt. Bentley and walk back to the cars.

Train fare £4.00.

Sunday, 20 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 09500 20301
Nearest postcode:
CO7 8HH
what3words:
carefully.dads.chariots
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