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Chelmer & Blackwater Group

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Overview

Walk around Beaulieu and Channels and visit the Channels Mammoth🦣.  Good paths and a coffee stop at Costa, near the end of the walk. 🐕 Dogs welcome; please contact the leader if you wish to bring a dog. 

Sunday, 1 February 2026
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 71731 10434
Nearest postcode:
CM1 7TQ
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transit.unit.spots
Start time:
10:15 am

Park by the Coal Yard at the end of Little Waltham Road (Back Lane), off A130.

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