Belfairs Woods and Hadleigh Castle

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Overview

An undulating walk with some woods, some tarmac sections and Hadleigh Castle (10-11 miles). Some steepish short climbs and descents, so walking poles may be a good idea. Picnic lunch at approx 6miles. Toilets at the start and at the MTB centre approximately 4 miles.

Wednesday, 1 October 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hadleigh-castle/

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 83332 87722
Nearest postcode:: SS9 4SL
what3words:: sulk.commented.wonderfully

Start time:: 10:15 am

Belfairs Wood Car Park (free) off Eastwood Road North, on the north side next to the Bowling Club & stables. (Meet outside the toilet block in the car park) [OS Exp. Map 175]

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