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Feedback from members indicates that the guidance on mileage costs included in the current walking programme has

been misunderstood.

The Committee therefore recommends that members continue with the previous arrangements.

                                        APRIL 2012 ONWARDS                                                          


Date

Miles

April 2012

Walk

Leader

Sat.

21/04

0830

12-15

Meet Belfairs CP. Longish walk in Kent. Brisk pace. Maybe hilly and/or overgrown in places. Bring own refreshments. Poss Pub stop. NO DOGS. PHONE LEADER FIRST.



Andy

01702 582 067

Sun.

22/04

0900

10

Meet HJB. Walk in Kent. Starts at Chelsfield. Hilly walk, lovely views, woods, some stiles. Pub stop at middle to end of walk.



Peter T

01702 436 479

Wed.

25/04

1000

5.5

(1)

Walk in the area of Chignall Smealy. Meet in car park at The Pig and Whistle. GR. 678111. Fields, woods and stream.



Derek C

01702 711 189

Wed.

25/04

0845


11.5

(2)

Meet Rawreth Lane CP. Kent walk. Ide Hill to Four Elms. Pub lunch stop. Brisk pace. Hills.

Ron C

07903 291 284

Sat.

28/04

0815

3.5

Meet Leigh Stn. For group travel. London with visit to Old Operating Theatre Museum at St. Thomas’s Hospital. Entrance fee £5.90/4.90 OAP – includes talk and demonstration.

This is a repeat of same walk on last programme. Limit of 25 places. Contact Leader to book your place. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO RESERVE LIST FROM PREVIOUS PROG.


Mervyn

01702 475 304

Sun.

29/04

1000

5

Walk starts at Wakering Church. Parking nearby at Common Road. Walk through farmland, under Havengore Bridge, along sea walls. A very Essex walk. Pub stop at end if required.



Ralph C

01702 522 650

MAY 2012

 

 

 

Wed.

02/05

1000

5.5

(1)

NEW LEADERS.  PLEASE  GIVE THEM YOUR SUPPORT.   Meet at Ashingdon Memorial Hall.  Walk to Clement Hall and Ironwell Lane.

 

 

Carol & Pauline

01702 526 287

Wed.

02/05

0900

 

10

(2)

Meet HJB.  Kent walk.  Farningham village – Hawley.  Bring own refreshments.  Pub stop.

Peter T

01702 436 479

Thurs.

03/05

1830

 

4.5

Start at Hockley Woods CP.  Walk to Hockley Church – Crabtree Wood – Plumberow Mount – Beckney Woods to see blue bells, then back to Hockley Woods.

Peter C

01702 206 424

Sat.

05/05

0830

12-15

Meet HJB.  Monthly long walk.  Route to be agreed on day.  Brisk pace, sometimes hilly.  Maybe overgrown in places.  Bring own refreshments.  Poss Pub stop.  NO DOGS.  PHONE LEADER FIRST.

 

Mark B.

01702 553 636

Sat.

05/05

COACH TRIP.   WALK/STEAM RAILWAY/TUNBRIDGE WELLS.  SEE SEPARATE BOOKING FORM FOR DETAILS.





Sun.

06/05

1000

5.5

Meet CP by Belfairs Woods stables, Leigh-on-Sea.  Pleasant, easy walk though slightly hilly

Through woods to Hadleigh Castle. Return via Thames Drive.

 

 

Bill B

01702 526 079

Wed.

09/05

1000

5.5

(1)

Meet at the Rangers hut One Tree Hill, Laindon, off Dry Street.  Woods, fields to Westley Heights.

 

Ann & Tony

01702 546 824

Wed.

09/05

0900

 

11

(2)

Meet Rawreth Lane CP.   (Walk starts Tesco CP, Maldon at 0945)   Maldon to Wickham Bishops.  Pub lunch stop. 

Gillian H

01268 772982

Thurs.

10/05

1830

 

5

Start lay-by just before Stambridge by Nursing Home.  Across farmland and sea wall.  Easy walking.

Bill B

01702 526 079

Sat.

12/05

1000

5

Meet free CP, Roscommon Way  (GR.774842), West Canvey Marsh, RSPB Reserve, Canvey Island.  Walk the Reserve to sea wall.  Creeks, fields and paths.  (This is a different walk to the one on the last Programme)

 

Graham W

01268 685 000

07860 738 777

Sun.

13/05

1000

 

 

5.5

 

Meet 1000 at RWS for car share if req.  Boreham to Papermill Lock and River Chelmer.  Walk starts at Allens Close, Boreham (street parking) GR TL758101.  Across fields towards the River Chelmer. Some road walking (pavements).  Pub at end of walk in Boreham.

 

Graham W

01268 685 000

Wed.

16/05

1000

5

(1)

Meet at church in Canewdon Village.  NO PARKING ADJACENT TO CHURCH ENTRANCES  Please part considerately near the village.  Try lay-bys in Sycamore Way,  (Sat.Nav. SS4 3QJ)  Walking fields, meadows and sea wall.

 



Doug & Sheila

01702 548 025

Wed.

16/05

0930

 

13

(2)

Meet RWS.  Crays Hill to Old Kings Head.  Pub lunch stop.



John S

01268 774 829

Thurs.

17/05

1830

 

5

Meet Salvation Army CP, Castle Lane, Hadleigh., SS7 2AP.  Ups and downs in Hadleigh Country Park.



Peter G

01702 473 790

Sat.

19/05

0900

10

Meet HJB.  Circular walk from Ightham through Kent countryside.  Bring own refreshments.  Poss Pub stop.



Peter T

01702 436 479

Sun.

20/05

0930

5.5

Meet RWS.  Flat walk around Mersea Island.  Sea wall, Cudmore Country Park, beach walk.  Lunch at end at The Dog and Pheasant.

 

 



Brian J

01268 780 618

Wed.

23/05

1000

 5.5

(1)

RSPB Rainham Marshes, New Tank Road, Purfleet.  GR TQ552792.  Sat Nav. RM19 1SZ. Walk starts at RSPB car park.  Circular walk inc. Thames Path.  All firm and flat, no mud, stiles or fields.  Toilets and cafeteria at RSPB Nature Reserve.

 



Graham W

01268 685 000

Wed.

23/05

 

 

No long walk today.

 

Thurs.

24/05

1830

 

5

Start at lst CP over bridge on Two Tree Island.  Walk to adleigh Castle and Country Hadleigh Castle and Country Park.



Ted S

01702 619 132

Sat.

26/05

0930

 

9

Meet RVR.  Great Waltham to Chignall Smealy with Pub lunch stop.



Nick & Mary

01702 529 884

Sun.

27/05

1000

6.5

Meet at retail CP at airport (MacDonalds end).  Walk starts Rocheway Ave, passing Cherry Tree PH along Stambridge Rd.  Along Barton Hall creek, Stambridge Mill.  Pub stop at end.  This is a new meeting point to help those without own transport.

 



Steve & Rosie

01702 479 053

Wed.

30/05

1000

5

(1)

Meet car park Great Wakering Sports Centre, High Street, Great Wakering, SS3 0HX.  Walk in the local area.  Paths and fields.  Flat, easy walking.  All amenities in village at end of walk.

 

 



Ted S

01702 619 132

Wed.

30/05

0930

 

8

(2)

Meet RVR.  Walk starts 1000 from East Hanningfield Village Hall,  East Hanningfield.  Pub lunch stop at The Bell.



Colin & Margaret

01702 544 252

Thurs.

31/05

1830

 

4.5

Start at The Barge Inn, Battlesbridge.  Walk takes in part of the Saffron Trail and returns via River Crouch.



Roger & Jackie

01268 778 594

JUNE 2012

 

 

 

Sat.

02/06

0830

12-15

Meet Belfairs CP.  Monthly long walk.  Route to be agreed on day.  Brisk pace.  Sometimes hilly, maybe overgrown in places.  Bring own refreshments.  Poss. pub stop.  NO DOGS.  PHONE LEADER FIRST.

 



George C

01702 472 393

Sun.

03/06

0915

9

(5+4)

Meet RVR.  Christine’s Figure of Eight Pub Walks.  The Cats at Woodham Walter.  Morning walk starts at 1000 from The Cats PH, Blue Mill Lane, CM9 6LS.  Afternoon walk starts at 1300 or later.  Please call the Leader on 07940 547691 if you are joining the afternoon walk only.  Please check with Leader prior to the walk about lunch arrangements.

 



Chris P

01702 547 297

Wed.

06/06

0900

5 or 6.5

(1)

Meet HJB for car share.  Walk starts 1000 from Great Leighs village hall and sports ground.  TL728171  (next to St. Anne’s Castle PH, CM3 1NE).  Little Leighs, Fuller Street and Gt. Leighs.   Choice of shorter or longer walk.

 



Peter and Ursula

01702 473 790

Wed.

06/06

0900

9.5

(2)

Meet RVR.  Bures to Sudbury.  Linear walk.  Pub lunch stop.  (Return by train from Sudbury – Cost £2.50)

 

 



Nick & Mary

01702 529 884

Thurs.

07/06

1900

 

5.5

Start Hockley Woods.  We go out through the back of wood across farmland to Gusted Hall.  Visit the lake in the Country Park.  Return via Belchamps Scout Camp and into wood.



Peter C

01702 206 424

Sat.

09/06

0930

8

Meet RVR.  Mill Green to Blackmore.  Park in CP near Cricketers Pub, Mill Green.  Pub lunch stop.

 

 

 

 

 



Colin & Margaret

01702 544 252

Sun.

10/06

1000

5

This route has now changed please see flyer on homepage

 



Graham W

01268 685 000



 

 

Wed.

13/06

1000

 

5

(1)

ESSEX  LEGACY  WALK.  BLACK BADGE FOR ALL WHO COMPLETE THE WALK.  Meet and park at The Castle Inn, 181 Little Wakering Rd, Little Wakering, SS3 0JW.  Walk creeks and sea wall through to Barling village and surrounding area.  Fields and some road walking.  The Castle Inn would appreciate your custom at the end of walk.

 



Graham W

01268 685 000

Wed.

13/06

0900

 

12.5

(2)

Meet Rawreth Lane CP.  Blackmore, Chipping Ongar, Kelvedon Hatch.  Pub lunch stop at 8 miles.



John E & Dave

01702 585 985

Thurs.

14/06

1900

 

5.5

Start lst CP over bridge on Two Tree Island.  Walk Belton Hills and Hadleigh Marshes – Benfleet Creek.



Keith M

01702 553 320

Sat.

16/06

0830

12-15

Meet Belfairs CP.  Longish walk in Kent.  Brisk pace.  Maybe hilly/overgrown in places.  Bring own refreshments.  Poss. pub  stop.  NO DOGS.  PHONE LEADER FIRST.

 

 



Andy

01702 582 967

Sat.

16/06

1000

5

Meet grass CP to side of ‘Café on the Water’ (GR.737976) Reservoir, S. Hanningfield Church, Coalhill, Scrub Wood.

 

 



Keith M

01702 553 320

Sun.

17/06

0900

10

Meet HJB.  Kent walk east of Gravesend.  Walk along riverbank.  Pub stop.  Varied landscape and mostly flat.

 

 



Peter T

01702 436 479

Wed.

20/06

1000

5

(1)

Meet car park on left just over bridge crossing the creek on Two Tree Island, Leigh-on-Sea.  Circular walk along creeks and fields.  Visit Hadleigh Castle en route.  Fine views of countryside and estuary.  Some slopes near the castle.

 



Ted S

01702 619 132

Wed.

20/06

0900

 

10.5

(2)

Meet Rawreth Lane CP.  Woodham Mortimer, Woodham Walter, Hazeleigh.  Pub lunch stop.



Keith M

01702 553 320

Thurs.

21/06

1900

 

5

Start at The Barge Inn, Battlesbridge.  Walk to Rettendon Hall – Marks Farm – back to part of sea wall.



Keith M

01702 553 320

Sat.

23/06

0900

 

9

Meet RVR.  Gt. Dunmow to Stebbing.  Pub lunch stop.



Nick & Mary

01702 529 884

Sun.

24/06

0930

7.5

Meet RWS.  Walk starts at Roundbush – Mundon, Purleigh.   Country walk, nice views.  Part of St. Peter’s Way.  Slightly hilly.  Pub stop near end.

 

 



John S

01702 587 925

Wed.

27/06

1000

5

(1)

NEW LEADERS.  PLEASE GIVE THEM YOUR SUPPORT.  Meet at Salvation Army car park, Castle Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2AP.  Undulating walk through part of Hadleigh Country Park and footpath to Thundersley Glen.

 



Elaine & Jackie

01268 742 886

Wed.

27/06

0845

 

10

(2)

Meet Rawreth Lane CP.  Kent walk.  Holly Hill to Henley Street.  Pub lunch stop.  Brisk pace.  Hills.



Ron C

07903 291 284

Thurs.

28/06

1900

 

5

Start Ashingdon Memorial Hall.  Walk in local area visiting South Fambridge.



Doug & Sheila

01702 548 025

Sat.

30/06

0900

 

10

Meet HJB.  Linear walk.  Farningham rail stn. to Sole St. (or vice versa) returning on train to start.  Bring own refreshments.  Poss pub stop.



Peter T

01702 436 479

JULY 2012

 

 

 

Sun.

01/07

0930

6.5

Meet RWS.  Mill Green and Blackmore.  Mainly woodland.  Lovely views.  Pub at end.

 

 

 



Marion C

01268 771 784

Wed.

04/07

1000

5.5

(1)

Meet car park at side of Homebase, Purdeys Ind. Est., Purdeys Way, Rochford, (Sat. Nav. SS4 1NE)  Grid Ref. 884898.  Flat walk along riverside and fields.

 

 

 



Bill B

01702 526 079

Wed.

04/07

0915

 

10

(2)

Meet Rawreth Lane CP.  Lambourne End – Chigwell Row.  Pub lunch stop.

 

 

 

 



Dave L &
John E

07890 068 565

Thurs.

05/07

1845

 

 

5

Start Ashingdon Memorial Hall.  Walk to Clements Hall Sports Centre via Ironwell Lane.



Ann & Tony

01702 546 824

Sat.

07/07

0830

12-15

Meet Belfairs CP.  Monthly long walk.  Route to be decided on day.  Brisk pace.  Sometimes hill, maybe overgrown in places.  Bring own refreshments.  Poss pub stop.  NO DOGS.  PHONE LEADER FIRST.

 



George C

01702 472 393

Sun.

08/07

1000

6

Meet 1000 at RWS for car share if req.  Walk starts from free car park at bottom of Marsh Farm Road adj. sea wall, Sth Woodham Ferrers.   GR TQ809957.  Flat circular walk mainly sea wall and creeks with some road walking (pavements).  Café and toilets at end of walk at Marsh Farm Country Park.  Packed lunch advised.

 



Graham W

01268 685 000

Wed.

11/07

1000

5

(1)

This route has now changed please see flyer on homepage

 



Graham W

01268 685 000

Wed.

11/07

0900

 

10 – 12

(2)

Meet Rawreth Lane CP.  Walk in Essex.  Route to be decided on the day.  Pub lunch stop.    NO DOGS.



Andy C

01702 582 967

Thurs.

12/07

1845

 

5

Start Belfairs Park CP.  Walk in and around the wood area.



Mervyn & Hazel

01702 475 304

Sat.

14/07

1000

5.5

Meet Cherry Orchard Country Park CP, off Cherry Orchard Way  (TQ858898).  Walk through Country Park and surrounding countryside.

 

 



Enid S

01702 526 701

Sun.

15/07

0900

11

Meet Rayleigh Stn.  Walk starts at Terling  (GR 772151).  Parking at village hall.  Through Fuller Street.  Woods, Queens Wood, part of Essex Way.  Finish at White Notley.  Bring packed lunch and drink.  (Poss. pub stop)

 



Hilary A-D

01702 343 594

Wed.

18/07

1000

5.5

(1)

Start Leigh Drive, off Church Road, Wickham Bishops.  GR. 840122.  Fields, woods and the River Blackwater.

 

 



Derek C

01702 711 189

Wed.

18/07

0900

9

(2)

Meet HJB.  Chipping Ongar, Toot Hill, Greensted.  Pub lunch stop.



Mervyn & Hazel

01702 475 304

Thurs.

19/07

1830

 

5.5

Start Priory Park CP.  Walk via Churchill Gardens to seafront and return via Prittlewell.



Ted S

01702 619 132

Sat.

21/07

0915

 

8.5

Meet EEH.  Walk starts from Nags Head Lane CP.  (GR.563907)  Tylers Common, Holdens Wood, Warley Place Nature Reserve.  Pub lunch stop.  (Small donation welcome to Essex Wildlife Trust)



Gordon G

01702 523 837

Sun.

22/07

1000

7-8

Meet RWS.  Walk starts from Maldon and takes in Beeleigh Falls, Beeleigh Abbey, along River Chelmer to Heybridge Basin.  Pub stop here.  Lovely views.  Flat, easy, varied walk.



Maggie E

01702 295 668



Ralph C

01702 522 650

 

Wed.

25/07

1000

6

(1)

Meet in car park in Priory Park. Walk via Churchhill Gardens, along cliffs to Chalkwell.  Return via Prittle Brook.  Slightly hilly in places.

 

 



Ted S

01702 619 132

Wed.

25/07

0900

11

(2)

Meet RVR.  Matching Green, Hatfield Broad Oak.  Pub lunch stop.



Nick & Mary

01702 529 884

Thurs.

26/07

 

 

No walk this evening.

 

Sat.

28/07

0845

 

9

Meet HJB.  Walk starts from CP by Chipping Ongar Library.  Chipping Ongar to Greensted.  Pub lunch stop.



Hazel & Mervyn

01702 475 304

Sun.

29/07

1000

 

6

Meet RWS.  This is a walk in Thorndon Park and nearby, starting at The North CP.  A very pleasant walk with woods, lakes and views.  Pub stop near the end and/or cafe at the end.

 



Rod B

01702 354 375



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