Purleigh (Figure of 8)

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Overview

Fields, tracks and lanes. Morning meander of 5 miles from Purleigh via Stow Maries and Cold Norton. Afternoon loop of 4 miles takes in tracks around Purliegh and Hazeleigh. Picnic lunch at Purleigh Chruch, Playimg Fields, or Bell Pub. Option to stop at Purleigh Community Shop at end of walk for coffe, teas ice cream etc.

Friday, 18 July 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 83705 01878
Nearest postcode:: CM3 6PE
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Purleigh Cricket Club/Football/Playing Fields Car Park off Howe Green Road, or roads in the village. [OS Exp. Map: 183}

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Parking details; ©️ Google, w3w & OpenStreetMap

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