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Colchester Group

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 Southwold Pier, North Parade. Parking charges here are £6 x 4hrs or £8 x 10hrs, or park in road along North Parade.

Park second car at Dunwich Beach, free (donation) car park. Park near cafe, we walk from here at 10:30.

We walk through Dunwich Forest, across Walberswick Common, then along the river and onto Southwold Pier, where we finish our trail.

Bring a packed lunch.

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
16.4km / 10.2mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TM 51147 76691
Nearest postcode:
IP18 6BN
what3words:
tent.when.educates
Meeting time:
10:00 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 47902 70730
Nearest postcode:
IP17 3EN
what3words:
sculpting.airstrip.windy
Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TM 51146 76700
Nearest postcode:
IP18 6BN
what3words:
opposites.foal.tribal
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