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Thurrock Group

We are the Thurrock Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Walking along disused railway track through fields and woods.

Lunch at The Bell Purleigh.

The Aerodrome requests that we either make a donation for car parking or take advantage to buy refreshments at their cafe.

Sunday, 8 October 2023
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 70820 83560
Nearest postcode:
SS17 9BB
what3words:
strike.lies.grabs
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Car Park at corner of Giffords Cross Road and Church Road

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 82382 01289
Nearest postcode:
CM3 6RN
what3words:
brass.ears.firepower
Start time:
10:00 am

Stow Maries Airfield. CARE the access to the airfield is only via Hackmans Lane. The pin on the map shows the turning for the airfield Use POST CODE CM3 6RJ but the turning is well before this on Hackmans Lane going north from Cold Norton

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