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Overview

Walk starts at St James the Less church Hadleigh at 1800 hours opposite Peggartys Chip shop .  The walk is approximately 4 miles

This is a 90 minute to 2 hour walk in the dark exploring Hadleigh’s colourful past visiting supposedly haunted sites. The hunting grounds of “The black Shuck” , The birth place and resting place of Hadleigh's own white witch James Cunning Muriel.

Wrap up warm bring a head torch and waterproofs if needed and maybe a crucifix, some Garlic or a silver bullet if you get spooked easily 

Thursday, 30 October 2025
Start time:
6:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
7:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

This is a night time walk at a leisurely pace starting at St James the Less church Hadleigh.  Then walking down to the country park via the rare breeds centre out over the Downs.  We follow the path alongside the railway, coming back upt o the castle ruins before heading back to St James church

Approx 4 miles 90 minutes to 2 hours 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 81015 87028
Nearest postcode:
SS7 2PA
what3words:
went.blows.pigs
Start time:
6:00 pm

St James the less church, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2PA Free parking - 123 high street Hadleigh ss7 2pb - round the back of the chip shop on right accessed from castle lane 

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