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Uttlesford Group

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

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

Overview

Pam invites you to a 6.3 mile circular walk around the lovely little market town of Clare ("Suffolk's smallest town") on the Suffolk/Essex border, taking in the River Stour and Clare Priory. There are no stiles on this walk but there are a few fairly long gradual slopes.  As always, it could be a little muddy in places this time of year.  Clare is one of only two "Walkers are Welcome" accredited towns in the East of England, the other one being Dereham in Norfolk.

After the walk, you are invited to join the walk leader for a pub lunch at The Swan in Clare. Would diners please arrive in good time to place their lunch pre-orders at the pub before the start of the walk.

Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.1km / 6.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 76940 45284
Nearest postcode:
CO10 8NF
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Start time:
10:00 am

The Swan PH, High Street, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8NF. Please park in the field beyond the car park behind the pub. Non-diners please park on the road nearby or in the public car park off Malting 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