Walks Programme for Hike Essex Group

Date

Brief description

distance

meet

contact

description

nearest town

dogs

Sunday September 12th 2010, 10:30am

Little Baddow

10 miles

 

Nikki 07813 859940 nicolawilsonhome@aol.com

A 10 mile circular walk from Little Baddow to Woodham Walter and back along the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal, if we're back in time there will be an optional tea and cake stop at the end or alternatively a short trip to one of the pubs in Little Baddow.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Chelmsford

 

Sunday September 19th 2010, 11am

Audley Park & Wenden's Ambo

8 miles

 

Alison aliper@ekit.com

A walk in the grounds of Audley End House, heading to the picturesque village of Wenden's Ambo.

Saffron Walden

 

Saturday September 25th 2010, 10:50am

Harwich to Manningtree

15 miles

 

Becky 07912500624 info-beckyjb2009-home@yahoo.co.uk

Beautiful Coastal walk along the Essex Way from Harwich to Manningtree. Possible drop out at Wrabness Railway Station.

Harwich

 

Saturday October 2nd 2010, 11am

Thames Estuary Part 5 of 5: Benfleet to Southend

9 miles

 

Stewart 07776136536 publicity@hikeessex.org.uk

A linear walk that starts with a short climb to the ruins of Hadleigh Castle before strolling down through the cockle sheds of Old Leigh, then walking along the seafront and ending with a promenade along the world's longest pleasure pier. Pub stops for lunch and at the end. Return by train from Southend Central.

South Benfleet

 

Sunday October 10th 2010, 11am

Tollesbury & the Blackwater Estuary

10 miles

 

Mark 07979 344510 ms.07979@googlemail.com

Enjoy a walk along the River Blackwater, featuring many views - including Bradwell nuclear power station. Please bring a packed lunch, as the pub stop will be at the end.

 

 

Sunday October 17th 2010, 10:30am

White Notley and Cressing

10 miles

 

Jo johannaholden@hotmail.com

A walk in the pleasant countryside to the south of Braintree. Includes a visit to historic Cressing Temple.

 

 

Sunday October 31st 2010, 11am

TL 566 038

7 miles

 

Barry O7754 883401 BarryL741(at)yahoo.co.uk

Extensive views of central Essex on a circular walk from High Ongar to Willingale, returning via the Essex Way. Bring a packed lunch. Pub option at the end (none on route).

Chipping Ongar

 

Sunday November 7th 2010, 11am

Epping Forest

8 miles

 

Ken 07527403321 kenneth.ja.paterson@googlemail.com

A walk in the woods. Come enjoy the forest at the end of the autumn.

Epping

 

Sunday November 14th 2010, 11am

Thorndon Park

5 miles

 

Jo 07917 733021 superjo32@yahoo.co.uk

A pleasant stroll around this historic parkland.

Brentwood

 

Sunday November 28th 2010, 11am

Hanningfield

11 miles

 

Brian 07943251979 bjtaylor2906@yahoo.co.uk

A walk to Middlemead. Lunch at Nags Head, Ramsden Heath. Bring packed lunch or purchase a meal at the pub.