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Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Group

We are the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • 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

Moderate to brisk-paced 19.2 km/11.9 mile walk with 220m/721.8ft ascent. About 4.5 hours net walking.

Route: North from the station to Hamberts Farm, then Edwin's Hall Farm, Woodham Ferrers village, RHS Hyde Hall, Willow Tree Farm, Saffron Trail past East Hanningfield Farm and on to East Hanningfield, lunch; East via Hounds Hill Farm and Quilter's Farm then across fields to Crows Lane, footpath past Brazils to Hollands Farm, tarmac past Charity Farm to Stow Maries Aerodrome, after Hawe's Wood follow footpaths and lanes via Bushy Hill back to station.

Lunch Stop: East Hanningfield (after 9km/5.6 miles) ‐The Folly Pub & Bistro (https://www.thefollybistro.co.uk/).

Meet at South Woodham Ferrers Station at 11.05.

Travel: Liverpool Street 10.13/Stratford 10.20/Wickford 10.51 - Southend Victoria train - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠changing at Wickford to 10.55 Southminster train arr South Woodham Ferrérs at 11.03.

Ticket/Fare: Buy Off-Peak Day Return to South Woodham Ferrers. Freedom Pass buy from Romford. 

Finish: South Woodham Ferrers Station. Return trains at least every 50 minutes - pub by station. Likely train 16.34.

Leader: Thomas G (07775 676 092).

Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Start time:
11:05 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.2km / 11.9mi
Ascent:
220m / 722ft
Type:
circular

Joint with Hampstead Group

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 80435 97739
Nearest postcode:
CM3 5NQ
what3words:
laminate.angry.hooks
Start time:
11:05 am

South Woodham Ferrers Station, Essex

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