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West Essex Group

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

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

Meet: Buckhurst Hill Cricket Ground off A121 (road between Loughton and Buckhurst Hill) opposite site of the old Roebuck Hotel (now Roebuck Heights). W3W: book.slim.clubs. Parking charges apply, suggest parking in nearby roads. 20 and 397 buses stop nearby. A walk through the forest towards Strawberry Hill Pond with a refreshment stop at the bikers hut. Return via Connaught Water. Finish time 13.30.

Saturday, 5 July 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 41039 94531
Nearest postcode:
IG9 5SF
what3words:
belong.audio.pink
Start time:
10:30 am

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