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

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Overview

Starting at hadleigh Rare breeds centre, we walk down towards Leigh station and onwards to Two Tree Island.  After a loop of the island we head back up hill towards Hadleigh castle

 

Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Start time:
6:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Easy and accessible route, does involve crossing the railway track at a designated crossing, mainly on well defined paths.

Lovely evening stroll great family walk; great for dogs on leads due to goats and cattle 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Pushchair friendly
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 81222 86202
Nearest postcode:
SS7 2AR
what3words:
ready.power.comet
Start time:
6:30 pm

Hadleigh rare breeds centre ss72ap, Parking on castle lane

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