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Fordham Heath Circular

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Overview

A very pleasant walk through open countryside with some far reaching views. Paths are minor roads, Fordham Estate, field edges and hopefully a wood with bluebells.

Thursday, 30 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
164.9m / 541ft
Type:
circular

Only one stile. Coffee will be at 4 miles and picnic lunch at St, Mary's Old Church West Bergholt (8 miles).

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 94320 26400
Nearest postcode:
CO3 9TA
what3words:
waltzes.accompany.cascaded
Start time:
10:00 am

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • 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 £3.75 per month
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