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Overview

Ford End is a small village in the parish of Great Waltham halfway between Chelmsford and Great Dunmow on the B1008 (an old Roman Road).  It has a Victorian Church (2nd image) and School. This will be a circular afternoon walk, with the route dependent on weather conditions.    

Saturday, 17 August 2024
Start time:
1:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 67675 16633
Nearest postcode:
CM3 1LF
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Start time:
1:30 pm

Car Park in Pleshey Road, Ford End, CM3 1LF From Chelmsford on B1008 - after passing the Church turn left (signposted Pleshey) – car park on right. Bus X30/X10 - alight at Ford End School Stop nr. the end of Pleshey Rd.

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