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Tendring District Group

We are the Tendring District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

From Fordham car park the walk takes us to Sutton's Farm, then onto the and round the airfield to Jenkin's Farm and Butts Cottages, and returning to the car park via Spring Cottage and Grove Lodge.

Friday, 26 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
54.6m / 179ft
Type:
circular

Bring drink and snacks as required bearing in mind it is a short walk. 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 92752 28617
Nearest postcode:
CO6 3LX
what3words:
soaks.snapper.slurping
Start time:
10:00 am

Ponders Lane car park, Fordham.

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