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Galleywood to Writtle

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Overview

An easy circular walk taking in part of the estate boundary of Hylands Park, through Galleywood Common to Writtle. Tea break at The Stables. Then onto Writtle Green where there’s a choice of two pubs for lunch.

This walk can be shortened in the event of inclement weather.

Sunday, 25 January 2026
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 70817 83566
Nearest postcode:
SS17 9BB
what3words:
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Giffords Cross Car Park, corner of Giffords Cross Road and Church Road, Corringham

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 70291 02551
Nearest postcode:
CM2 8TR
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

Galleywood Common Central Car Park, Off Margaretting Road

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