We are the North East London Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
John L.
This walk follows the Essex Way, starting in the hamlet of Wrabness and ending in the port of Harwich. We initially follow the Stour estuary, then strike inland, and finally follow the North Sea coast into Harwich.
We will stop for lunch at the Cherry Tree pub in Little Oakley. If you want a pub lunch you can reserve by phoning them (01255 886483). Estimated arrival time is 1pm. Otherwise bring a picnic lunch.
It’s possible to drop out at lunch time by taking the 104 bus to Manningtree across from the pub. The service is hourly (about 25 min past).
Buy a cheap day return ticket to Harwich Town. Take the 10.00 train from Liverpool Street, changing at Manningtree, arriving at Wrabness at 11.09. Note that this train doesn’t stop at Stratford, but if you want to start from there you can take the earlier 9.37 train and wait for 30 minutes at Manningtree for the connecting train. The station has a very pleasant buffet.
Trains back from Harwich Town are hourly (26 past).
This information is provisional, it may be changed or added to. Please check the website again before setting out.
Please note that you join this walk entirely at your own risk.
