A circular walk from the Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Brentwood Group

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Overview

A circular walk from the Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Park along the causeway.

Options for lunch to bring sandwiches or there will be a pub stop

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 72325 97095
Nearest postcode:: CM11 1WT
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Start time:: 10:15 am

The causeway is along Hawkswood Road, Downham, CM11 1WT and is near the entrance to the Essex Wildlife Trust Visitors Centre.

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