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Overview

Meet at the free car park for a 6½ mile morning walk via Alresford and then along the River Colne to Wivenhoe for a picnic lunch on the quayside, before returning to Elmstead.

Thursday, 25 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:59 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.1km / 10.6mi
Ascent:
84.7m / 278ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 06487 24348
Nearest postcode:
CO7 7FH
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Start time:
10:00 am

The free car park off Clacton Road in Elmstead Market.

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE