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Overview

To remember Geoff Watts, our Treasurer for five years & Wednesday/Coach Walk/Holiday leader/walker/friend for many more years, we are planning various versions of the "Ridley Round".  Brentwood walkers/anyone very welcome - see long, medium & no-walk options.

This is a mini "Ridley Round" - 5 miles, starting at Littley Green. The outward route will be the official Ridley Round route, along a lane and through fields to the Butcher's Arms. The return will be along different fields to reach The Compasses for drinks at 4 pm, with long & medium & non-walkers.  (NB: drinks only from 4 pm; food served from 6 pm).

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Start time:
1:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
580m / 1903ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 69871 17268
Nearest postcode:
CM3 1BU
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Start time:
1:30 pm

Compasses field, Littley Green

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