Danbury to Little Baddow

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Overview

Join us for a circular walk from Danbury along undulating paths with some steep sections. Walk through woods and farmland for a pub lunch at Little Baddow before returning to Danbury.

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

There are no public toilets on the route except at the Lunchtime Pub.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:: TQ 78499 93301
Nearest postcode:: SS11 8SN
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Rawreth Lane Recreation Ground Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 77909 04651
Nearest postcode:: CM3 4ED
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Start time:: 9:45 am

Small Car Park a little down hill from The Cricketers Arms, Penny Royal Road, Danbury CM3 4ED

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