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Overview

A beautiful walk from Abberton Reservoir through Chest Wood, Cooks Wood and Great Billet Wood passing through Layer, Birch and Layer Breton.  Picnic Lunch.

Sunday, 18 February 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
151.8m / 498ft
Type:
circular

A small amount of road walking but mainly through woodland and field edge paths.  It was quite boggy in places on the recce (1/2/24).

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 96341 17809
Nearest postcode:
CO2 0EU
what3words:
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Start time:
10:15 am

Park in the Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre car park. PLEASE NOTE START TIME (this is to allow those who might have travelled some distance, to use the facilities before the walk, as the visitor centre does not open until 10am) Car park is open 9.30 - 9.45am.

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