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West Essex Group

We are the West 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

Overview

Meet: east entrance to Highams Park station. 

(w3w: foster.curving.report). Passing the lake, through golf courses, Reeds Forest, Knighton Wood and Whitehall Plain. The return will be along the River Ching. Some mud possible after rain, but this will not be a reason for cancellation. No stiles. With a pace of less than 2mph the walk will finish by 14.30. There will be a short snack stop.

Thursday, 7 May 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 38583 91845
Nearest postcode:
E4 9LB
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Start time:
10:30 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