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Chelmer & Blackwater Group

We are the Chelmer & Blackwater 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
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Overview

Walking terrain includes woods, tracks, lanes and fields. This varied route takes us to Woodham Ferrers, round the back of Hyde Hall and returns via East Hanningfield. 🧺 Bring a picnic lunch.

[Extra walk added 26/3; since programme emailed]

Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 78713 02992
Nearest postcode:
CM3 4ES
what3words:
unfit.twig.remit
Start time:
10:15 am

Bicknacre School, CM3 4ES [OS Exp Map 183 TL787030; w3w: unfit.twig.remit]

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