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Chelmer & Blackwater Group

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Overview

Lunch at Little Waltham Playing Field (bring sandwiches) with drinks available at The White Hart. The walk covers Little Leighs, touches Great Leighs, Little Waltham and Great Waltham.

Friday, 20 March 2026
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 71897 16791
Nearest postcode:
CM3 1BX
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Start time:
10:15 am

Little Leighs Church Car Park in Church Lane, CM3 1BX (£2 donation for car parking to St. John's Church fund). Car share recommended.

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