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| NOTES FOR WALKERS Walking Speed Most of our Tuesday walks are at a moderately brisk speed of about 2.6 to 2.8 mph with an ascent of 350 to 450 feet. Weekend walks are usually slower and more relaxed. Walks that are outside the above parameters are highlighted in the programme. If you are in any doubt about your ability to cope with the above conditions please consult the Walks Leader. To ensure that a walk takes place please contact the Leader beforehand to register an interest ALL WALKS START PROMPTLY AT TIME STATED |
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| Date | Start Time |
Distance (miles) | Start Place | Start grid ref |
Longer Description | Contact Name | Contact Phone |
| Sat 1st |
10:00 | 5 | Thundersley | TQ786880 | Thundersley Glen and Shipwrights Woods. Meet at the "Bread and Cheese" pub, Kiln Road, Thundersley for a walk in Thundersley Glen, Shipwrights Wood Country Park. | Ian | 01702 710035 |
| Sun 2nd |
10:00 | 5 | Leigh- on-Sea |
TQ834876 | Belfairs and Pound Wood. Meet at the stables in Belfairs Park, Eastwood Road North, Leigh-on-sea. For a walk in Belfairs Woods and Pound Wood. | Ian | 01702 710035 |
| Tue 4th |
9:30 | 6 | Hullbridge | TQ811954 | Hullbridge to Blounts Wood and Hockley. Meet at Hullbridge, Pooles Lane car park, at the far end of Ferry Road near The Anchor, for a walk (mostly level) to Blounts Wood, Hockley and back for lunch. | Mike | 01702 552630 |
| Tue 11th |
9:30 | 7 | Hockley | TQ834924 | Hockley and Flemings Farm. Meet in Hockley Woods car park for a walk via Flemings Farm and Hockley Woods with views and countryside. | Gordon | 01268 745825 |
| Sat 15th |
8:00 | 9 | Benfleet | TQ777859 | Docks and Basins. Meet at Benfleet railway station for the 08:10 train to London or at Canary Wharf, by arrangement, for a walk to Tower Bridge via Shadwell Basin, across the river to Rotherhithe. Bring a packed lunch.Essential to contact the leader to confirm arrangements. | Vivien | 01268 750171 |
| Tue 18th |
10:00 | 9 | Great Stambridge | TQ898915 | Canewdon & Paglesham. Meet in the lay-by near the Old Rectory Nursing Home, Stambridge Road, Great Stambridge, for a brisk country walk to Canewdon and Paglesham, with some views across the Crouch. Lunch at The Punch Bowl, Paglesham Church End or bring a packed lunch. | Bernie | 01702 548274 |
| Sat 22nd |
9:30 | 5.5 | Hockley | TQ834924 | The Woods and Beyond. Meet in Hockley Woods car park for a walk through the woods and surrounding areas.An opportunity for newcomers to gain an introduction to Rambling and our local countryside.Distance 5 to 6 miles with option to take a shortcut back from halfway round for those wishing to do a shorter walk. | Richard | 01702 549141 |
| Tue 25th |
9:30 | 6.5 | Hadleigh | TQ811876 | Local Woods. Meet at John Burrows Recreation Ground car park, Rectory Road, Hadleigh, for a walk through West Wood, Thundersley Common, Shipwrights Wood and back via Chapel Lane and Castle Lane. Hilly in Parts. Back for lunch. | Mike | 01702 552630 |
| Sat 29th |
10:00 | 4 | Southend- on-Sea |
TQ875870 | The Prittle Brook. Meet at Priory Park car park, Prittlewell, for a walk following the Prittle Brook to Belfairs Park. Return by bus. | Ted | 01702 619132 |
| Sun 30th |
10:30 | 4 | Little Wakering | TQ934883 | Church to Hall and Halfway, Back by Creek-side. Meet at the Castle Inn, Little Wakering for a counter clockwise walk following tracks and fishing lakes to Fleethead and Little Wakering creeks. Optional refreshments afterwards at the Castle Inne-mail: jmswoodcock@btconnect.com | Jim | 01702 342999 |
| Essex County Council Public
Right of Way Defect Reporting Rights of Way are paths and tracks which you, the public, have a right to use. For a description of the various types of Rights of Way please view the Public Right of Way section on our website. If you think this may be an emergency situation, please call the Highways Department immediately on 0845 603 7631. For other problems please use this Form |
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