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We are the Colchester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

The Stour and Orwell Walk - a 43 mile linear walk from Cattawade to Landguard Fort, Felixstowe, in four parts. 

First part : park  first car at 10am at Shotley Village Hall, Shotley, then second car at car park next to Decoy Pond, Factory Lane, Cattawade. 

We walk from Cattawade at 10.30am. This is mostly coastal walking along the river Stour.

Bring a packed lunch and drinks, there is nowhere on route to buy anything.

 

Monday, 12 May 2025
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TM 23516 35068
Nearest postcode:
IP9 1NJ
what3words:
applies.gradually.afterglow
Meeting time:
10:00 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 10923 33306
Nearest postcode:
CO11 1GG
what3words:
flamingo.launcher.films
Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TM 23514 35064
Nearest postcode:
IP9 1NL
what3words:
villager.quintet.sadly
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

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