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Overview

This is a clockwise circular walk that takes in Mobb's Hole and Eyeworth parish church.  It is a reasonably flat and rural walk with pleasant views in places and (in the leader's view) a nice sense of place.

Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9km / 5.6mi
Ascent:
48.8m / 160ft
Type:
circular

Mobb's Hole is a wet area known to most as an abandoned medieval dwelling with a decoy pond.  Alternatively and less likely it is the site of a plague pit.  But who was Mobb?

Features

  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 27733 43903
Nearest postcode:
SG8 0PU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at Guilden Morden at the lowest end of Church Street. There is ample parking on this and adjacent roads

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