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Hike Essex Group

We are the Hike Essex 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 quarterly 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

This is a circular walk that starts and finishes in the Weald Country Park, Brentwood. We will also be visiting The Mores woodland, Strawberry woods, Gipsy Bottom, Navestock side and St Pauls church, Bentley Common.

Saturday, 6 April 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.9km / 9.9mi
Ascent:
160m / 525ft
Type:
circular

The route will be on a mixture of paths, fields (some with live stock) and a couple of sections on narrow country roads. And yes, it will probably be very muddy in places.

LUNCH - Bring a packed lunch, we will stop for a picnic lunch apx halfway.

PUB STOP - Optional post-walk drink will be at 'The White Horse', 173 Coxtie Green Rd, CM14 5PX (5min drive away). 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 56910 94118
Nearest postcode:
CM14 5QS
what3words:
lives.couches.gains
Start time:
10:30 am

There are 2x Signposted Car parks almost next to each other, 'The Belvedere Car Park' and the 'Visitor Centre Car Park'. We will meet in the latter where there is a cafe and toilets. Parking at the Visitor Centre costs £6.30 for the day, all proceeds are used for the upkeep and development of the park and protection of the wildlife. Payment is made using the ticket machines on site.

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 quarterly 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