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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 Sizewell Beach car park, Sizewell Gap, Leiston, currently free to park.

Then park 2nd car at Snape Maltings - near the front if possible, Snape Bridge. We walk from here at 10:30am.

From Snape we go to Friston, then head towards the coast at Thorpeness, finishing this part of the walk at Sizewell.

Please bring a packed lunch. 

Monday, 25 August 2025
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TM 47423 62830
Nearest postcode:
IP16 4UH
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Meeting time:
10:00 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 39202 57493
Nearest postcode:
IP17 1SR
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Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TM 47421 62829
Nearest postcode:
IP16 4UH
what3words:
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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