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Overview

Carol Harding Memorial walk. 

Carol was a long standing member of our group and a great friend to many of us. She sadly passed away in November, following a fall. Carol lived in West Bergholt and was particularly fond of walking in the Fordham heath area, this walk is a tribute to her memory and her friendship.

Meet at the Cricketers Public House, Spring Lane, Eight Ash Green.

We will walk towards Fordham, with views of the Colne Valley, to Ford Street and Church End, returning to The Cricketers via Cook's Mill, where we will be having lunch at approx. 12:30.

Places for lunch are limited and must be booked with me in advance. If you knew Carol and wish to join us, please let me know.

Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 94562 26257
Nearest postcode:
CO3 9TG
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Start time:
10:00 am

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