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Chelmer & Blackwater Group

We are the Chelmer & Blackwater 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
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Overview

Figure of eight walk around Danbury's Woods to include around 1200 ft of ascent. Good training for the Cotswold Way. Picnic lunch, or eat at The Cricketers (please arrange booking).

UPDATE: Coming from Chelmsford - TO AVOID ROADWORKS on Woodhill Rd, Danbury, don't use Well Lane (the turn by the Bell) - Continue past Church & Co-op to Eves Corner & turn right down Mayes Lane, then use Penny Royal Rd, then The Common to get to Bicnacre Rd and the NT Car Park (See Google Maps Directions) - image 1

Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 78156 04353
Nearest postcode:
CM3 4JH
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Start time:
10:15 am

Danbury Common Car Park off Bicknacre Road, CM3 4JH [OS Exp. Map 183 TL781043; w3w: chestnuts.scribble.fans]

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