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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, Dunwich beach, Westleton, free car park (donation). Park near cafe.

Then park second car at free car park at Sizewell Beach, Sizewell Gap, Leiston. Park near Tea shop. We walk from here at 10:30

We walk along the Suffolk coast, then turn inland towards Eastbridge and Minsmere Nature Reserve. It is possible as we cross over the works for the new Sizewell C, some paths may be detoured or closed, leaving the prescribed Sandlings path.

We finish this section at Dunwich beach.

Pease bring a packed lunch.

Monday, 1 September 2025
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TM 47896 70720
Nearest postcode:
IP17 3EN
what3words:
deep.sprouting.risen
Meeting time:
10:00 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 47481 62887
Nearest postcode:
IP16 4UH
what3words:
jazzy.downs.achieving
Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TM 47900 70733
Nearest postcode:
IP17 3EN
what3words:
contacts.scooters.fried
Estimated finish time:
2:30 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