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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 outside Queens Head Public House, Queens Road, West Bergholt for a leisurely (brisk) walk.

Leave West Bergholt on Essex Way to Great Horkesley, then past the Football Stadium and enter Highwoods to have lunch stop (and toilets) at Visitor Centre.

Proceed past Asda and railway station to Veda Walk, then under railway to Charter Wood. From here return to cars via Lexden Wood Golf Course.

Bring warm drink and snacks.

Optional drink at Pub after.

 

Wednesday, 29 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 95959 27359
Nearest postcode:
CO6 3HT
what3words:
native.cans.mutual
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