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

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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

Overview

Day One of the Saffron Trail to Southend On Sea. 

Please note the meeting time to give us time to arrange transport and get to the Start Point for 10.00 am

Please bring a Picnic lunch, there may be the opportunity for a drink at the end of the walk before we make our way back to pick up the cars.

Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Please contact the walk leader if you are intending to join the walk to ensure that we have enough cars to move people around in. I have set up a WhatsApp group so if you intend to walk with us I will add you to this for information sharing purposes

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TL 54507 28565
Nearest postcode:
CM22 6AN
what3words:
crystals.rises.swooning
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Park in the Church Street Henham close to the Church and Pub.

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 53358 38458
Nearest postcode:
CB10 1BZ
what3words:
workshops.notes.inert
Start time:
9:30 am

Swan Meadow Car Park £4.70 for all day parking.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TL 54515 28563
Nearest postcode:
CM22 6AN
what3words:
exams.mile.sway
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

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