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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.

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 the Gosbecks/Cheshunt Field free car park for an 'urban' walk. Please note that the nearest postcode is for Brickwall Farm. The actual car park is on the other side of the Maldon Road.  

The route will cover Grymes Dyke, the Gathering Grounds, Lexden Park, Hilly Fields and into Castle Park for lunch. Return route via Abbey Gate, south of the Lexden Road and Westlands.

Please bring a packed lunch.

Sunday, 12 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 96724 22875
Nearest postcode:
CO3 0SH
what3words:
wing.stuff.cubes
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