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Overview

A popular walk through Belfairs Wood, West Wood and the country park to Hadleigh Castle for a picnic lunch. Then to Old Leigh with time for an ice cream before climbing up steps to the Belton Hills with superb views of the Thames Estuary

Friday, 7 July 2023
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 83332 87722
Nearest postcode:
SS9 4LS
what3words:
sulk.commented.wonderfully
Start time:
10:15 am

Belfairs Wood Car Park off Eastwood Road North, on the north side next to the Bowling Club & stables (w3w: sulk.commented.wonderfully). See image 2 for one way system.

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