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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.

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

Starting at the Chappel & Wakes Colne Station, home of the railway museum, we meander up towards beautiful Bures.  After Bures we pick up the St. Edmund way, cross into Suffolk and carry on to Sudbury Station.

There is posibility of an early get out at Bures (after 4ish miles) - by train back to Chappel and then onto  Marks Tey.

Fish and Chips

At the end of the walk there's a table  booked for fish and chips at the Codfather restaurant in Sudbury.  Table is booked for 4pm.   Please let me know if you want to join us.

Menu:

https://thecodfatherrestaurant.co.uk/menu/

 

Sunday, 14 December 2025
Start time:
9:40 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.7km / 11.6mi
Ascent:
250m / 820ft
Type:
linear

Bring stout waterproof shoes, it will be muddy.  The walk gets hilly as we move into Suffolk.

There are regular trains from Marks Tey to both Chappel and Sudbury.  Change at Marks Tey from Chelmsford or Colchester direction.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 89776 28855
Nearest postcode:
CO6 2DS
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Start time:
9:40 am

We meet in front of the railway station. There is car parking there as well

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TL 87739 41068
Nearest postcode:
CO10 2RD
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Hourly train back to Chappel and then wakes Colne

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