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Hike Essex Group

We are the Hike Essex 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
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Overview

Meet at 9:45 walk will start at 10:00

This walk starts at Colchester and follows the River Colne and picturesque Colne Valley. We then
arrive at Wakes Colne Rail Station where you have the option to get the train back to Colchester or
join the Chappel Winter Beer Festival.

If you wish to attend the Beer Festival, tickets for the Beer Festival are available here:
https://chappelbeerfestival.org.uk/winter/index.php
and have to be be prebooked .

We will walk directly to Wakes Colne (no lunch stop).

Saturday, 2 March 2024
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Numbers are limited and need to be prebooked directly with the walk leader who will then confirm
location.

It will also be helpful if you can advise the walk leader if you are going to the Beer Festival.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 99100 26396
Nearest postcode:
CO1 1XD
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Start time:
9:45 am

Colchester Station CO1 1XD (not Colchester Town Station). Station car park fee is £5 by card or cash.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TL 89776 28855
Nearest postcode:
CO6 2DS
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Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm

Trains and buses back form here

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