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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

Park first car at 10:00 at Snape Maltings, Snape Bridge, Snape, in front car park if possible. 

Park 2nd car at Butley Corner Car Park, Woodbridge Rd, Rendlesham. The car park is on the left, just before the main turning for the Visitors Centre, Rendlesham Forest, on B1084. 

We walk from Butley Corner Car Park at 10.30.

From Rendlesham Forest, we pass through Tunstall Forest and Blaxhall Common, finishing at Snape Maltings.

Please bring a packed lunch, possible drink at Snape.

Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TM 39200 57482
Nearest postcode:
IP17 1SR
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Meeting time:
10:00 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 35008 50257
Nearest postcode:
IP12 3PF
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TM 39207 57499
Nearest postcode:
IP17 1SR
what3words:
birdcage.email.ranted
Estimated finish time:
3:30 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