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Colchester Group

We are the Colchester 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

Overview

Meet Orford Road Car Park, Felixstowe (Free on road parking is available).

A brisk mud free walk following the Stour and Orwell along the seafront past the amusements, Pier, Cobbolds Point, Beach huts, Golf Course and Martello Towers to Felixstowe Ferry. 

Facilities and Cafe are available here. Reverse walk back to cars

Sunday, 25 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 29274 33295
Nearest postcode:
IP11 2GA
what3words:
loft.lilac.bitters
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