Figure of 8 walk from Bures

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Overview

Meet at Bures Community Centre Nayland Road for a figure of eight walk.

The morning (6.5 miles, leader Linda Shorter) will take us out to Lamarsh through Parkhill Wood past Clees Hall returning to Bures for lunch.

In the afternoon (4.5 miles, leader Jenny Spillane) we will walk out along the Stour Valley towards Smallbridge Hall and return via the Stour Valley Path. Optional drinks at The Eight Bells afterwards.

Sunday, 4 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 90855 33901
Nearest postcode:: CO8 5BX
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Start time:: 10:00 am

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