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Chelmer & Blackwater Group

We are the Chelmer & Blackwater 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

UPDATED after Wednesday's recce (Note: change of starting point to Blakes Wood): A lovely, varied, undulating walk; woodland with autumn colours just beginning, fields and path by the River Chelmer. You may wish to bring poles as this path may be slippery in places after recent rain. Only two stiles. There will be 5 miles before lunch at Paper Mill Lock, with picnic benches and a tea room; followed by 5 miles to return to Blakes Wood.

Friday, 27 September 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 77536 06482
Nearest postcode:
CM3 4AU
what3words:
stealing.snowy.farmland
Start time:
10:15 am

Blakes Wood Car Park, Riffhams Chase, Little Baddow, CM3 4AU [OS Exp. Map 183: TL775064; w3w stealing.snowy.farmland] ** This is a change of Car Park to the one in the emailed programme**

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