Herongate Hangover Hike

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Overview

Start 2026 with a woodland walk and sort out your hangover if you over-indulged on New Years Eve!

Thursday, 1 January 2026

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

A walk through Thorndon Park and nearby countryside. We will stop at the Visitor Centre (if it is open)

We will pass the historic mansion of Thorndon Hall

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 62949 91190
Nearest postcode:: CM13 3PZ
what3words:: flat.sleepy.civil

Start time:: 10:15 am

Cricketers Lane (car share advised) Additional parking on Thorndon Approach 360m north off A128. Meet outside Green Man Pub

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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

Join now for just £3.75 per month