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Tendring District Group

We are the Tendring District 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
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Overview

Meet at the station approach car park at Chappel & Wakes Colne Railway Station for a circular walk via Fordham for a coffee break at the church, then to Ford Street and on to Aldham for a picnic lunch at the church, with the afternoon return leg via Swan Street.  

There's an option to drop in at The Swan Inn at Chappel on the way back before scaling Station Road hill back to the car park.

 

Thursday, 15 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:58 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
164.6m / 540ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 89706 28809
Nearest postcode:
CO6 2DS
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Start time:
10:00 am

Park and meet at the station approach car park at Chappel & Wakes Colne Railway Station just off the A1124.

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