Welcome to Capital Walkers, the friendly London Ramblers group for people aged 40+. We walk every weekend and usually at least once during the week.
Angela K.
The Essex Way promises 95 miles of glorious Essex. Come and journey with me through this often underrated county and discover incredible history including Saxon churches, Roman Roads, a viaduct, witch hunts, world renowned cricket bats and much much more. I can promise amazing scenery and almost certainly a good deal of mud (you have been warned).
Beginning at Great Waltham, our journey today takes us on footpaths, green lanes and country roads through the charming hamlets of Chatham Green and Little Leighs before we reach Fuller St which is our lunch spot. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a drink at The Wool Pack before we continue towards Terling and Fairstead. After a brief stop to admire the frescoes in St Mary the Virgin church we reach the River Brain where a choice awaits.
The station at White Notley is a short walk (directions shall be given) or you are invited to accompany me to explore Cressing Temple Barns - the Tudor walled garden, 13th century Knights Templar Barns and the oldest surviving well in the UK await us. There is a tea room which I can recommend before we retrace our steps to the river and make our way to the station at White Notley. Please note that this will add 2 miles to the total distance of the walk.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Dogs are welcome with well behaved owners who respect fellow walkers, horses and who are happy to put their dogs on leads when walking across private land and on roads. There will also be ample opportunities for off lead time.
Travel Details:
Take the 09.36 train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsford, arriving at 10.08. The X10 bus leaves at 10.21 from Stand 1 at Chelmsford Bus Station which is adjacent to the railway station and a 2 minute walk. (£3 payable by contactless payment).
There are toilets on the platform at Chelmsford Railway Station and at our stops along the walk.
Return trains from White Notley are at xx.08 past the hour direct to London Liverpool Street.
Buy a return ticket to White Notley.
No booking required.
The finish time is an estimate and dependent upon the size and speed of the group, the number of breaks taken and the conditions on the day.
Great Waltham, Essex.
White Notley Railway Station, Essex.
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