Garrison Car Park

Tendring District Group

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Overview

Starting from the car park the route takes us through Maypole Green, Friday Woods then onto Blackheath and the firing ranges (although I'm not sure whether they use them anymore). We return to the start through Friday Woods (again) and Chest Woods (for a change). Bring a picnic lunch.

Thursday, 16 May 2024

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.5km / 10.9mi
Ascent:: 125.9m / 413ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 98362 22514
Nearest postcode:: CO2 9PF
what3words:: bind.cure.united

Start time:: 10:00 am

If you can get onto Layer Road and turn off onto Lordswood Road, take the right turn into Homefield Road and the car park is on the left.

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