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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

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Booking required.

A circular walk starting at Manningtree Station via Flatford and Dedham.  Have a late breakfast in the station cafe for those who fancy it and then meet for 10.30.

Walk in the beautiful countryside to Flatford. Stop to look at the site of Constable's Hay Wain. Then onto Dedham. We will stop on the way for a picnic lunch and then walk back to Mannigtree station.

Optional drink at the end when we return to the station.

Saturday, 31 August 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

It will be a moderate walk bring a sun hat and cream.

There are a couple of public toilets on route as well as cafes.

Mannigtree station has a large car park so very easy to park if you are driving.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 09404 32236
Nearest postcode:
CO11 2LE
what3words:
hedgehog.allies.boomers
Start time:
10:30 am

Manningtree Train Station. Plenty of parking avaliable at the Station

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