North West Essex Ramblers promote walking and appreciation of the countryside. We organise a variety of local walks in the Braintree, Witham and Halstead area.
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New members are always welcome, and you are invited to join one of the walks listed on our programme below.
We are affiliated to the Ramblers' Association. http://www.ramblers.org.uk, and are also a group member of Essex Area Ramblers http://www.essexarearamblers.co.uk.
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DATE/LEADER
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JANUARY 2019 WALKS |
MAP REF |
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Sun 27th 10.00 am Geoff 01787 472061 07885 486837 |
GREENSTEAD GREEN VIA HALSTEAD Park by recreation ground. Picnic lunch. 10 miles |
EXP 195 TL 822278 CO9 1RG |
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DATE/LEADER
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FEBRUARY 2019 WALKS |
MAP REF |
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Sat 2nd 10.00 am Ronnie 01787 479177 07974 635627 |
HEYBRIDGE Park at Daisy Meadow car park. Tea shop at end. Picnic lunch. Approx 8.5 miles |
EXP 176 TL 871068 CM9 4RY |
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Tue 5th 11.00 am |
COMMITTEE/PLANNING MEETING At Gosfield Village Hall (Maurice Rowson Hall) in Bill Pasfield Room. Everyone invited. |
EXP 195 TL 782296 CO9 1UB |
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Sat 9th 10.00 am Teresa 07505 063108 |
GOSFIELD TO BEAZLEY END Park at Gosfield Lake. Picnic lunch. 9.75 miles |
EXP 195 TL 775292 CO9 1UG |
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Sun 10th 10.00 am Janet & Clive 01787 373173 07484 377254 |
LONG MELFORD COUNTRY PARK Picnic lunch 12 miles |
EXP 196 TL 858437 CO10 9HH |
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Tue 12th 10.00 am Gwen W & Ann B 01245 382399 07976 709056 01371 856659 07756 559179 |
CASTLE HEDINGHAM Meet at Memorial Hall car park behind church. Bring refreshments if required. Easy pace. 6 miles |
EXP 195 TL 784356 CO9 3DA |
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Sun 17th 10.00 am Maureen 01376 330978 07962 817414 |
TERLING VIA WHITE NOTLEY Park on track near village hall. Picnic lunch. Approx 11 miles |
EXP 183 TL 772151 CM3 2PN |
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Sun 24th 10.00 am Lynda 01376 334070 07944 623269 |
BOCKING Meet at St Mary’s church. Circular walk. Picnic lunch. Approx 9 miles |
EXP 195 TL 757257 CM7 5JY |
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Tue 26th 10.00 am Gwen W & Ann B 01245 382399 07976 709056 01371 856659 07756 559179 |
PLESHEY (2) Park at village hall. Walking towards Mashbury. Bring snack or lunch if preferred. Easy pace. Approx 6 miles |
EXP 183 TL 6622142 CM3 1HA |
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DATE/LEADER
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MARCH 2019 WALKS |
MAP REF |
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Sat 2nd 10.00 am Maria 01376 331510 07950 379083 |
BRAINTREE RAILWAY STATION Parking charges apply. Picnic lunch. Approx 10 miles |
EXP 195 TL 761228 CM7 3QL |
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Sun 3rd 10.00 am Ann S 01787 374454 07467 185478 |
BURES Park at recreation ground. Picnic lunch. Approx 10 miles |
EXP 196 TL 908339 CO8 5BS |
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Sun 10th 10.00 am Jo 01376 561574 07778 016761 |
FINGRINGHOE Park on road near Whalebone pub. Walking via Abberton. Picnic lunch. Approx 10 miles |
EXP 184 TM 029203 CO5 7BG |
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Tue 12th 10.00 am Gwen W & Ann B 01245 382399 07976 709056 01371 856659 07756 559179 |
PLESHEY (3) Park at village hall. Walking towards Chignall Smealey. Bring refreshments if required. Easy pace. Approx 6 miles |
EXP 183 TL 6622142 CM3 1HA |
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Sat 16th 10.00 am Maria 01376 331510 07950 379083 |
CHALKNEY WOOD Park in lay-by on Tey Road. Picnic lunch. 8.5 miles |
EXP 195 TL 872273 CO6 2LD |
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Sun 17th 10.00 am Lynda 01376 334070 07944 623269 |
PATMORE HEATH, HERTFORDSHIRE Parking on Heath. Right at Catherine Wheel pub then right again. Circular walk via Braughing. Picnic lunch. 8 miles |
EXP 194 TL 442255 SG11 2LQ |
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Tue 19th 10.00 am Gwen W & Ann B 01245 382399 07976 709056 01371 856659 07756 559179 |
EARLS COLNE Park behind the Co-op. Walking via Chalkney Wood. Bring refreshments if required. Easy pace. 6 miles |
EXP 195 TL 856290 CO6 2RZ |
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Sun 24th 10.00 am Maureen 01376 330978 07962 817414 |
CATTAWADE Park at picnic car park at end of Stour Valley Path. Picnic lunch. 10 miles |
EXP 197 TM 101332 CO11 1QW |
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Sat 30th 10.00 am Teresa 07505 063108 |
STEBBING TO GREAT BARDFIELD Park near bowling Green. Picnic lunch. 12 miles |
EXP195 TL 662243 CM6 3SG |
DATE/LEADER
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DECEMBER 2018 WALKS |
MAP REF |
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Sat 1st 10.00 am Geoff 01787 472061 07885 486837 |
BROAKES WOOD, GOSFIELD Park off Hedingham Road in Broakes Wood
5 miles |
EXP 195 TL 786314 CO9 1UP |
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Sun 2nd 10.00 am Ronnie 01787 479177 07974 635627 |
GREENSTEAD GREEN Park by recreation ground. Bring snack if wished.
Approx 6.5 miles |
EXP 195 TL 822278 CO9 1QZ |
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Tue 4th 10.00 am Geoff 01787 472061 07885 486837 |
HALSTEAD - FOOTPATH CLEARANCE Park by Empire in Butler Road. Bring gloves and secateurs. Geoff will bring a dozen pairs of telescopic shears. All welcome. |
EXP 195
809307 CO9 1LL |
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Sat 8th 10.00 am Teresa 07505 063108 |
RAYNE TO GREAT DUNMOW Park at Rayne station. Walk to Great Dunmow along Flitch Way. Catch 133 bus back. Picnic lunch. Possible refreshments at end depending on bus times. Approx 8 miles |
EXP 195 TL 726224 CM77 6AB |
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Sun 9th 10.00 am Gwen W & Ann B 01245 382399 07976 709056 01371 856659 07756 559179 |
CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE, MANNINGTREE Park at Manningtree station (small charge). Circular walk then Lawford church for Walkers’/Cyclists’ carol service. Please bring torch (essential) for walk back to station. Please wear something Christmassy! Picnic lunch. 7 miles |
EXP 196 TM 094322 CO11 2LH |
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Sat 15th 10.00 am Teresa 07505 063108 |
HATFIELD FOREST Walk starts Stane Street Halt on Flitch Way. Park lay-by in Takely Street (B1256) west of Green Man pub or National Trust car park (charge for non-members). Possible refreshments at Shell House. 6 miles |
EXP 183/195 TL 547212 CM22 6QW (TL 55120 CM22 6NG) |
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Sun 16th 10.00 am Val 01206 736950 07790 119654 | LAYER DE LA HAYE Meet along New Cut by school and village hall. Picnic lunch. Approx 7/8 miles |
EXP 184 TL 970205 CO2 0EH |
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DATE/LEADER
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JANUARY 2019 WALKS |
MAP REF |
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Sun 6th 10.00 am Ann S 01787 374454 07467 185478 |
LONG MELFORD COUNTRY PARK Picnic lunch. Approx 10 miles |
EXP 196 TL 858437 CO10 9HH |
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Tue 8th 10.00 am Gwen W & Ann B 01245 382399 07976 709056 01371 856659 07756 559179 |
LITTLE WALTHAM Park in village CP which can be found between church and main street, signed next to Memorial Hall. Walking via Chatham Green. Bring snack or lunch if preferred. Easy pace. 6 miles |
EXP 183 TL 711128 CM3 3LT |
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Sat 12th 1.00 pm for 1.30 pm Ronnie 01787 479177 07974 635627 |
POST CHRISTMAS LUNCH at Five Bells, Colne Engaine. See dates for your diary for further details. |
EXP 195 TL 852303 CO6 2HY |
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Sun 13th 10.00 am Janet & Clive 01787 373173 07484 377254 |
NAYLAND Street parking in Court Street near the Anchor Inn. Picnic lunch. 10 miles |
EXP 196 TL 965343 CO6 4JL |
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Sat 19th 10.00 am Ann B 01371 856659 07756 559179 |
COLCHESTER HERITAGE TRAIL A walk around historic Colchester approx 2.5 hours. Meet Colchester Park & Ride, A12 junction 28, Cuckoo Farm Way. Meal available at end. See dates for your diary for further parking details. 3-4 miles |
EXP 184 TM 001294 CO4 5JA |
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Sun 27th 10.00 am Geoff 01787 472061 07885 486837 |
GREENSTEAD GREEN VIA HALSTEAD Park by recreation ground. Picnic lunch. 10 miles |
EXP 195 TL 822278 CO9 1RG |