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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

A walk through the beautiful woods of South Essex with a picnic lunch on Thundersley Common. We walk past the Woodman's Arms if you want a pub lunch (arrange yourself). 

Wednesday, 2 October 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 83332 87722
Nearest postcode:
SS9 4QL
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Start time:
10:15 am

Belfairs Wood Car Park off Eastwood Road North, on the north side next to the Bowling Club & stables, SS9 4LS OS Exp. Map 175: TQ833876; w3w: sulk.commented.wonderfully]

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