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Hike Essex Group

We are the Hike Essex 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

Starting at the bowls centre at belfairs behind The Inn at Belfairs SS9 4LR. Free parking 

A longer circular walk through 5 different woods approx 7 miles 2.5 to 3 hours

Easy terrain through the woods on well defined paths spring will be well underway with carpets of bluebells trees in full blossom 

Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Start time:
6:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Longer walk through the woods mainly off road on well defined paths

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • Pushchair friendly
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 83390 87560
Nearest postcode:
SS9 3TU
what3words:
marble.bats.spoil
Start time:
6:30 pm

Behind the inn at Belfairs Eastwood Road north SS94LR Meet at the toilets beside the bowling green

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