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East Essex Friends Group

We are the East Essex Friends 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

Overview

Circular walk in the River Couch ValleyWalk -  circular 3.7 miles down to the river and back up the hill. elevation change 40 metres in one mile.

Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6km / 3.7mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Crouch Ridge Vineyard is a continental style cafe with good parking and stunning views over the river Crouch.    The venue will open @ 10am to pre-order food and use of the facilities.

The entrance is easily missed from the main road,  strongly recommend checking it out on Google Maps, Street View.

 At the end of the walk there is a tarmac lane with a 1 in 15 incline for 400 metres, we will tackle it slowly with plenty of pauses !  A car ride up the hill will be available.

 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 90880 98804
Nearest postcode:
CM3 6BZ
what3words:
months.relishing.swaps
Start time:
10:30 am

Crouch Ridge Vineyard, Fambridge Road, Althorne

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