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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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Overview

This walk is a mixture of urban housing, city, village and parks that help make Chelmsford.  From the city  centre, we head to Oaklands, Chelmer, Galleywood Common, Hylands parks before venturing to the pretty village of Writtle.  We then head back to Chelmsford via Admirals Park, taking in Central Park at the end. 

We will stop for lunch at Hylands Park for lunch and enjoy some its gardens.  

 

 

Sunday, 28 September 2025
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There is an optional pub stop at the end of the walk.

Walk is a 10:20 meet for a 10:30 start.

Toilets are available at Oaklands Park (early in the walk) and at Hylands Park.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 70551 07080
Nearest postcode:
CM1 1HT
what3words:
dull.round.tiles
Start time:
10:20 am

Meeting point is outside Chelmsford rail station entrance, near the Co-op. There is no parking at the station, but there are various paid parking options nearby.

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