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We are the Colchester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

Meet at car park of Bures Community Centre, Nayland Road, Bures for a walk to Assington via the Bures Dragon and Arger Fen. The Barn cafe in Assington has reopened now, hot food, cakes and drinks are available here, or The Shoulder of Mutton PH is in the village, or bring a packed lunch.

Conditions may be very muddy through Arger Fen.

Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 90854 33909
Nearest postcode:
CO8 5BX
what3words:
laminated.iceberg.calls
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