Health Walks in Chelmsford Walking Programme July to September 2017

Home , Chelmer Village, Galleywood, River Chelmer, Woodham Ferrers, Writtle

If you have any questions, please contact the Heart and Sole Team:

Tel: 01245 606569 Email: [email protected] Post: Chelmsford City Council, Civic Centre, Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JE Web: www.chelmsford.gov.uk/heartandsole

Welcome to Heart and Sole

Welcome to Heart and Sole, Chelmsford's free health walk scheme. We hope that you join our programme of walks and find them enjoyable and beneficial to your health. Heart and Sole is a Walking for Health accredited scheme, set up by Chelmsford City Council and Provide.

Walks are led by trained leaders and have a back marker at the rear of the group. This means you are free to walk at your own pace without fear of being left behind. What’s more, all of our walks are graded, so you can choose the most suitable ones for your ability.

We have tried to ensure that each walk is as enjoyable and safe as possible. The routes use well-surfaced paths mainly through parks and playing fields unless otherwise stated. Where possible we avoid walking beside roads.

The routes are all circular, so you start and finish in the same place. After the walk, we welcome you to stay for refreshments and socialising. This may be in a café, sports pavilion or a public house.

1 How to use this Walking Programme

Within this programme you will find a description of the walks that are currently available. We have a range of walks which last approximately 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the distance and your personal walking speed. There are a whole range of walks taking place each week, including at weekends.

To find out when and where we are walking this quarter, please see the list of walks at the back of this booklet, making sure you note any cancelled walks.

You will notice that our walks are graded to help you find the right walk for your ability. To benefit from any of our walks, we recommend that you walk at a speed which makes you feel a little warmer, breathe a little harder and increase your heart rate; but you should still be able to have a conversation.

Of course, you are welcome to attend any of the Heart and Sole walks; the grades simply act as a guide for those who want to know what to expect from each walk. The grade for each walk is indicated on the top right hand side of its description page:

Heart and Sole Grade 1 walk Suitable for people who have not walked much before, are looking to be more active, or are returning from injury or illness. They are between 30-45 minutes on flat ground or gentle slopes with mainly firm surfaces and no steps or stiles.

Heart and Sole Grade 2 walk Suitable for people who are looking to increase their activity levels. They are between 30 - 60 minutes and may include some moderate slopes, steps, or uneven surfaces.

Heart and Sole Grade 3 walk For people looking for more challenging walks and increasing their level of physical activity. They are generally 45 – 90 minutes and may include steeper slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and stiles.

At many of our walks we can offer a ‘shortcut’ if there is enough leaders, including Admi- rals Park, Beaulieu Park, Bell Meadow, Chelmer Village, Galleywood, Great Baddow, Spring- field woMEn TIME and Writtle. These are particularly suitable for people who feel that they may not be able to walk the full distance without a rest. Grading descriptions derived from those recommended by Walking for Health.

2 Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register? There are two ways that you can register to walk with Heart & Sole:

1. Online via the Walking for Health website:  Go to https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/chelmsford-heart- and-sole  Click on ‘Join this scheme as a walker’  Click on ‘I want to create an account’  Complete the online form and click on ‘Create new account’  Take note of your username and password. To log in in future, go to http://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/ and then ‘login’ on the top right-hand corner. Click on ‘I have and account’ and then enter your details.

2. Complete a paper Walker Registration Form This should be handed to the Walk Leader at your first walk. Either:  Print a form from the website www.chelmsford.gov.uk/heartandsole, or;  Collect a form from the Walk Leader when you arrive at your first walk. Please arrive 10 minutes early in order to give you time to complete the form. Once you have registered on one walk, you can attend any of our walks without the need to complete a new form (unless your personal details or health change).

What shall I wear? To walk you need comfortable, sensible shoes and clothing suitable for the weather.

Where do we meet? Each individual walk description within this programme gives you the meeting point and information on public transport, parking, refreshments and toilets. Please arrive at least 5mins prior to the walk start time to ensure you catch the briefing and know which route the walk will take on that particular day. For some walks the route may vary each week.

3 Frequently Asked Questions

What about the weather? You might want to bring some water and sun lotion in the warmer weather, or an umbrella. We avoid muddy routes, but there may be puddles after rain. We will not walk if it is dangerous. If we cancel a walk last minute, a Walk Leader will wait at the meeting point to inform any walkers that do arrive.

Can I bring my dog? Unfortunately we are unable to welcome dogs onto the walks, with the excep- tion of assistance/guide dogs.

Can I bring my friend/family member/children/grandchildren? Of course you can! They can join you on any walk as a guest.

Are the walks suitable for buggies or wheelchairs? For walks that are buggy or wheelchair friendly, look out for our NEW! symbol guide on each walking page.

I don’t think I can complete the walk without a rest; can I still come? At many of our walks we are able to offer a ‘shortcut’ (see page 2 for details and best suitable walks for beginners). We recommend that you start with these walks, before progressing to the full route and the other walks.

Do we socialise afterwards? In this programme we have listed where you can find refreshments following each walk. We will always encourage you to walk and talk, and following most walks we welcome you to continue socialising with refreshments at local amenities.

How can I help? Thank you for thinking of us! We would love for your to be involved in our fantastic scheme. We have put together some ideas on page 5.

Do you have any longer walks? We run the Moulsham Mill Walk (see page 17) and have other walks (see page 7).

4 How can I help?

Heart & Sole is ever-expanding and we would love for you to help. Help comes in all shapes and sizes:

1. Tell your friends and family about the scheme and get them walking.  Most people join a walk through word of mouth and recommendation, so tell someone about your favourite walk and they may end up joining you.

2. Donate to Friends of Heart & Sole to safeguard the future of the scheme.  Turn to page 6 on ways you can donate.

3. Obtain a Friends of Heart & Sole Community Card.  Do you shop in a Chelmsford Star Co-operative?  Simply use the card when you complete your shopping at a Chelmsford Co-op and they will donate 2 points for every £1 spent (some exclusions apply), which will go di- rect to Friends of Heart & Sole.

4. Administration.  Every walk has a register and these need to be inputted into the Walking for Health database. We are providing training for those who want to help with data input. So if you have a computer, and some time, get in touch.

5. Become a walking assistant.  Are you familiar with the walk that you regularly attend?  Some walks need more leaders than others so help by being a middle marker, showing walkers where to go when there aren’t enough leaders.

6. Become a committee member of the Friends of Heart & Sole.  Are you interested in being on the committee the Friends of Heart & Sole? Leaders and walkers are welcome. This requires attendance at quarterly meetings, and can help shape the future of Heart & Sole. This commitment can increase if you so wish. Please contact Rosie Lamb for more information.

7. Become a walk leader.  Volunteer Walk Leaders are invaluable to the running of Heart and Sole and we are always recruiting! The next training date is scheduled for September so please get in touch if you want to become a walk leader and we can put you on our waiting list.

If you have some spare time to give (even the smallest amount), or you would like to discuss anything on this page, we would love to hear from you. Call Rosie Lamb on 01245 606979 or email [email protected].

5 Walking News

Changes to the walks - Beaulieu — Now introducing the Beaulieu longer option route on the last Friday of the month. See back page for walk dates. - Broomfield—The Broomfield walk has now been taken off of the rota and cancelled.

Safeguarding the future of Heart & Sole—donations welcome Friends of Heart and Sole has been formed to safeguard the future of Heart & Sole by raising funds to keep the scheme going. Chelmsford City Council has been working closely with the group, who is made up of Walk Leaders and Walkers, to find new sources of funding to replace what we used to receive from Pro- vide.  An annual, voluntary donation. A donation in the region of £10 per walker will go some way to pay- ing for things like printing and postage. Donations can be made in the following ways:  Cheque: Please make cheques payable to ‘Friends of Heart and Sole’ and send to Neville Jes- sop, Treasurer, ’Dereham’, Southend Road, Howe Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7TE.  Bank transfer: Please email [email protected] for the bank details.  Cash: Please do not send cash through the post. Donations should be passed directly to Treas- urer Neville Jessop, or dropped into the Civic Centre Reception for the attention of Chloe Hill, Heart & Sole Coordinator.  Do you know of any companies or other beneficiaries who might be open to sponsoring the scheme? If so, please contact [email protected] or call the office on 01245 606569. Your support will be gratefully accepted.

Updating your details Have your contact details or health changed? If so, please remember to complete a new Walker Registra- tion Form (available from your Walk Leader). You can also change your details on the Walking for Health website if you create an account at www.walkingforhealth.org.uk.

Walking for Health across the country If you create an online Walking for Health account (see how do I register section in FAQ’s) you will have access to information on Walks from every walking scheme in the country, including Heart & Sole. New features include the month-by-month walk calendar, maps to show you where to meet for a walk, and the ability to keep your own details up-to-date at www.walkingforhealth.org.uk

Walking for Health in Mid-Essex Did you know that Heart & Sole isn’t the only Walking for Health Scheme in the Mid-Essex area? There are also walks in Maldon and Braintree:  Maldon Fitsteps offers a choice of walks, across the Maldon District and the South Chelmsford locali- ty. For further information contact the Fitsteps Co-ordinator on 01621 854477 or 07960 168859.  Braintree District Walkabout run regular walks in areas such as Coggeshall, Witham and Great Not- ley. To register your interest in attending a walk, or training to become a Volunteer Walk Leader, contact the Scheme Coordinator: [email protected] or 07799 068408.

6 Longer walks...

Ramblers Led Walks Looking to broaden your walking experience beyond Heart & Sole? Ramblers led walks range from short urban strolls lasting no more than a couple of hours to more challenging hikes in some of Britain’s most remote and beautiful countryside. Non-members can try walking with the Ramblers for free before joining. Have a look at the Ram- blers website www.ramblers.org.uk for more information, or have a chat with our very own Walk Leaders Maria Smith or Vincent Mooney, who lead Heart and Sole as well as Ramblers Walks.

Summer Solstice Stride—22 June 2017 Walk together into the sunset; it’s good for the Heart & Sole! Join us on the evening of Thursday 22 June to celebrate the arrival of summer! Following the suc- cess of the annual Yuletide stride, where around 150 people took part - raising over £700 for charity, Heart and Sole will be hosting the Summer Solstice Stride 2017. Our friendly and competent walk leaders will be guiding you along the rivers, through the parks of Chelmsford and into the sunset. Tailored to cater for the needs of varying abilities, there will be a choice between a 5km and a 10km route, each with a walk leader at the back to ensure that par- ticipants are free to walk at whatever pace they find comfortable. Refreshments will be available at the end of the walk, upon our return to Anglia Ruskin Universi- ty, where the route starts and finishes. Entry fee covers event costs with the rest going straight to this year’s chosen charities, Macmillan and Essex Air Ambulance. The price is simply a £3 for Adult or free for children (under 14). There is no sponsorship needed! So why not donate a little extra when you book or on the night; the charities sure would appreciate it! This is a fantastic opportunity to do something good for your- self, whilst supporting others less fortunate. If you would like to get involved then sign up online at www.chelmsford.gov.uk/summerstride or register by phone on 01245 606569.

7 Admirals Park Walk

Minimum walk length: 2.3km (1.4 miles) Minimum walk length (longer walk): 4km (2.5 miles) Normal start time: Thursdays, 12.30pm Longer walk option available on the fourth Thursday of each month. Don’t worry if you want to stick to the usual route; there will be someone to lead both the longer and shorter options.

This route uses the footpaths that lead through green and leafy West Park, across the River Can, returning along Beeches Road. The route may include one steeper slope of no longer than 50m. The longer route extends to take in some of the Bell Meadow route.

Meeting point: In the West Park Pitch and Putt car park, off Waterhouse Lane, CM1 2RY. In the unlikely event that the Pitch & Putt is closed, please meet outside the gates.

Other Useful Information... Buses: ‘Beeches Road’ stop on Waterhouse Lane. Route 45 Bicycle: Cycle routes run through West Park from the town centre By car: Free Parking is available at West Park Pitch and Putt or on Beeches Road. disabled parking Available at West Park Pitch and Putt. Buggies/Wheelchairs: This route is paved with a couple of steep slopes and no stairs. Toilets: In the tea rooms at West Park Pitch and Putt Refreshments: Light snacks and refreshments available for purchase from the Golf hut. 8 Anglia Ruskin Walk

Minimum walk length: 2.5km (1.5 miles) Normal start time: Tuesdays, 12.15pm

This walk is run in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University. It follows a circular off -road route around the bunny walks beside the university and passes some of the most beautiful parts of the river and Springfield Hall Park. Particularly suitable for faster walkers, but all welcome!

Meeting point: Outside the Lord Ashcroft building entrance, Bishop Hall Lane, CM1 1SQ.

Other useful information... Buses: Anglia Ruskin University is a stop on both the Sandon and Chelmer Val- ley Park & Ride routes. Other stops available at the train station, bus station and in the town centre. Bicycle: Cycle routes run through West Park from the town centre By car: 1hr free Parking is available behind Spar opposite the Lord Ashcroft building. Disabled parking available outside the Lord Ashcroft building. Buggies/Wheelchairs: This route is paved with the option to walk across a field in the summer months. No stairs but some slopes. Toilets: Within the Lord Ashcroft building and all University buildings along the walk route. Refreshments: Available to purchase from Costa and the restaurant in the Lord Ashcroft building, which is open to the public. 9 Beaulieu Park Walk

Minimum walk length: 2.9km (1.8 miles) Normal start time: Fridays, 10.30am

This walk passes through Boleyn Gardens with the route taking in some beautiful views over rolling countryside and on well surfaced paths and some grass when ground conditions permit.

Meeting point: In the car park by the Beaulieu Park Recreation Ground pavilion, Burnell Gate, off Beaulieu Boulevard, CM1 6ED

Other useful information... Buses: ‘Temple Park’ stop. Routes 54/56/56a Bicycle: Using well marked cycle routes from the town centre By car: Limited free parking is available in the car park by the sports pavilion at the end of Burnell Gate, off Beaulieu Boulevard. Please car share where possible. Disabled Parking in the car park by the sports pavilion. Toilets: In the sports pavilion Refreshments: This walk operates a ‘tea club’, so refreshments are usually available in the Pavilion afterwards for a small donation. NEW! Longer option every 1st Friday of the month!

10 Bell Meadow Walk

Minimum walk length: 2.5km (1.5 miles) Normal start time: Wednesdays, 12.15pm

Bell Meadow is the park opposite the rear of Marks and Spencer, New Lon- don Road. The walk follows the paved paths alongside the river through Bell Meadow and Central Park. There are good views of one of the oldest public parks in Chelmsford as well as Marconi Ponds. A perfect walk for beginners, usually taking just 30 minutes.

Meeting point: Opposite the ice cream van stand by the benches, across the road from the rear of Marks and Spencer

Other useful information... Buses: ‘Market Stop’ 40/41/42/43/45/47/50/51/54/54c/56 Bicycle: There are well marked off road routes from Writtle and the town centre By car: Parking is available in the town centre e.g. the market multi-storey, Meadows, Coval Lane, Meteor Way, and Fairfield Road. Disabled Parking near the start in Bellmead. Buggies/Wheelchairs: This route is paved with a couple of moderate slopes and no stairs. Toilets: In the town centre and at the bowling green Refreshments: There are plenty of local cafes in the town Centre. 11

Chelmer Village Walk

Minimum walk length: 2.2km (1.4miles) Normal start time: Mondays, 11am

See parts of Chelmer Village that you didn’t know existed! Chelmer Village presents a number of route options, with the regular walk following residential paths, taking in Chelmer Village Green. This route is paved with the option to walk across grass during the summer months. No stairs. Meeting point: By the benches outside Martellas Café (opposite the Asda supermarket entrance).

Other useful information... Buses: Routes 47 and 71B stop at ‘Chelmer Village Shopping Centre’ Bicycle: Using well marked cycle routes from the town centre By car: Parking (including disabled) available in the Asda supermarket car park; please park towards the back of the car park, near to the petrol station. Toilets: Available in Martellas café following the walk Refreshments: Cold and hot refreshments and traditional ‘fish and chips’ available for purchase from Martellas Café (opens 11.30am).

12 Galleywood Walk

Minimum walk length: 1.6km (1 mile) Normal start time: Saturdays, 12noon

This route travels through paths across this wonderful Common and takes in the old race course. During winter the walk takes in more paved areas, in the summer we use woodland paths and grass surfaces.

Meeting point: By the Horse and Groom public house, on Galleywood Com- mon, CM2 8PL

Other useful information... Buses: ‘The Eagle’ stop on Stock Road. Routes 14/15/15a/100/140 Bicycle: We meet near the end of National Cycle Network Route 13 By Car: Free Parking is available in the Horse and Groom car park off Horse and Groom Lane. Disabled parking available. Toilets: In the Horse and Groom public house Refreshments: Available to purchase from the Horse and Groom public house.

13 Great Baddow Walk

Minimum walk length: 1.7km (1.2 miles) Normal start time: Tuesdays, 12noon

This route travels through both Great Baddow recreation ground and Noakes Park in a figure of eight using surface paths and some nearby pavements.

Meeting point: In the car park at Great Baddow Millennium Centre, off Baddow Road, CM2 9RL

Other useful information... Buses: ‘Blue Lion’ stop (towards town) or ‘Longfield Road’ stop (from town). Routes 41/51/31/31X/35/36 Bicycle: There are well marked routes from the town centre By car: Free Parking is available in the car park of the Millennium Centre. Further Parking is available in a small car park off Buckleys. Disabled parking is near the entrance to the Millennium Centre Toilets: Inside the Great Baddow Millennium Centre, there are also public toilets by the tennis courts Refreshments: Good quality hot food is available in the Millennium Centre.

14 Hanningfield Reservoir Walk

Minimum walk length: 2.7km (1.7 miles) Start times: Third Sunday of each month, 2.30pm

The route follows even paths through the pretty wooded Hanningfield Reser- voir Nature Reserve. In the spring you can hope to see a beautiful blanket of bluebells. The walks breaks half way at the Fishing Lodge for refreshments before heading back to the Visitor Centre. The Essex Wildlife Trust request a small donation to of £2 for use of the facilities.

Meeting point: Car park by Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, CM11 1WT

Other useful information... Buses: Buses do not run to this area on a Sunday. Bicycle: Cycle in by road. Cycle parking by the Visitor Centre. No bicycles permitted on the reserve By car: Free Parking in the Visitor Centre Car Park (includes Disabled Parking) Toilets: Visitor Centre and Fishing Lodge (with disabled Access) Refreshments: Available to purchase from the Fishing Lodge and the Visitor Centre gift shop who offer light refreshments.

15 Hylands Park Walk

Minimum walk length: 1.6km (1 mile)

Normal start times: Third Friday of each month, 12noon A number of picturesque walk routes can be followed around Hylands Park. In dry weather you may follow public footpaths through the woods or gardens. During wet weather we follow surfaced pathways. This walk does not operate during the summer months.

Meeting point: ‘A’ By the entrance gates to the Stables Visitor Centre courtyard, Hylands Park, London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8WQ

Other useful information… How to get there: Extensive travel information available online at www.chelmsford.gov.uk/how-get-hylands Bus: Buses stop in Writtle and the First Bus 351 Chelmsford to Brentwood service stops at St Mary's Church roundabout on the Widford Industrial Estate (approx. 25min walk from the meeting point). Bicycle: Quiet routes from Writtle using cycle paths and the underpass or the cycle path alongside 3 Mile Hill from the Widford roundabout By car: Ample free car parking (including disabled spaces) in the car park next to the Stables Visitor Centre. Accessible via The A414 London Road (Three Mile Hill). Toilets: In the Stables Visitor Centre Courtyard Refreshments: Available to purchase from Hutton’s Courtyard Café in the Sta- bles Centre.

16 Moulsham Mill Walk

Minimum walk length: 6.4km (4 miles) Normal start time: First Tuesday of each month, 10am

This longer walk begins at Moulsham Mill and leads up to Sandford Mill Lock. Using the river path for most of the route, we return back an hour and a half later.

Meeting point: In the car park at the rear of the mill building, CM2 7PX

Other useful information... Buses: Routes 1A/1B/3/3A/3B/4/11A/14/31/31A/31B/31C/31D/31X/ 36/40/41/45/45A/48/48A/48B/48C/50/71/71A/71X/72/510 at the ‘Army and Navy’ stop on Parkway Bicycle: Using well marked cycle paths from the town centre By car: Free Parking (including disabled parking) is available in the car park at Moulsham Mill Toilets: Inside the mill building Refreshments: Available afterwards for free at Moulsham Mill (small donations towards cost are gratefully received).

17 Newlands Spring Walk

Minimum walk length: 3km (2.4miles) Normal start time: Thursdays, 10am

This walk heads through a pretty wooded area before meandering through the residential streets of Newlands Spring. This walk incorporates many green spaces and also some country views (summer walk only) before returning to your starting point through Melbourne Park.

Meeting point: Outside entrance to Chelmsford Sport & Athletics Centre, Sa- lerno Way, Chelmsford, CM1 2EH

Other useful information... Buses: Routes 54, 54C and 56 all stop at Melbourne Avenue and Melbourne Shops Bicycle: Quieter roads from the town centre can be accessed and will take around 15mins By Car: Free car parking at Chelmsford Sport & Athletics Centre (includes Dis- abled spaces) Toilets: Inside Chelmsford Sport & Athletics Centre Refreshments: Tea and coffee are available from vending machines inside Chelmsford Sport & Athletics Centre for socialising afterwards.

18 Riverside Walk

Minimum walk length: 2.3km (1.5 miles) Minimum walk length (longer walk): 4km (2.5 miles) Normal start time: Mondays, 10.30am Longer walk option available on the second Monday of each month. Don’t worry if you want to stick to the usual route; there will be someone to lead both the longer and shorter options.

This route follows surfaced paths through the open green space of the River Chelmer valley where we pass through the local nature reserve.

Meeting point: Outside the main reception of Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, CM1 1FG

Other useful information... Buses: ‘Riverside Stop’ 54a and 56 Bicycle: Traffic free from 5th Avenue or the town centre using cycle paths which pass the leisure centre’s main reception By Car: Parking in town or in Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre’s pay and display car park; Disabled Parking near main reception Buggies/Wheelchairs: The route follows pavements along the river and therefore is generally wheelchair and buggy friendly. Toilets: Inside Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre Refreshments: Available to purchase from OJs inside the leisure centre, or from other local cafés. 19 Sandford Mill Walk

Minimum walk length: 2.5km (1.5 miles) Start times: Selected summer Sundays, 2.30pm. See rota for details. This walk runs on specified dates during the summer months. The route follows scenic footpaths along the river Chelmer by the barges and public footpaths through countryside around the Waterworks. Why not have a look around Sandford Mill Museum when you return? Meeting point: On the large grass area by the main car park next to Sandford Mill, Sandford Mill Road, CM2 6NY (follow the signs from Chelmer Village Way).

Other useful information... Buses: Buses do not run Sandford Mill. Bicycle: Designated cycle paths available via Chelmer Village By car: Free parking on site (all parking accessible) Toilets: In the Sandford Mill Museum Refreshments: Light refreshments available; details available on the day.

20 South Woodham Ferrers Walk

Minimum walk length: 3.7km (2.3miles) Normal start time: Saturdays, 10am

This walk is for women only as part of the woMEn TIME project. The route follows shingle paths along the sea walls before dropping down some steps through farm land. The walk takes in the Salthaven Community Orchard which is over 100yrs old. Residential roads follow back down the Marsh Farm track to the Yacht club for refreshments on the balcony overlooking the river.

Meeting point: In the car park next to South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club, Marsh Farm Road, CM3 5WP (by the sea walls at the very bottom of Marsh Farm Road.)

Other useful information... Buses: Route 36 (the only bus to South Woodham Ferrers) to the ‘adj Halyards Reach’ stop at the juncture of Inchbonnie/Marsh Farm Roads Bicycle: There are no designated cycle paths; accessible by road only By Car: Free parking in the gravel car park at the very end of Marsh Farm Road (all parking accessible). Toilets: Inside the yacht club building

21 Springfield Walk

Minimum walk length: 3.9km (2.4miles) Normal start time: Wednesdays, 10am

This walk is for women only as part of the woMEn TIME project. The walk goes through the quiet residential area of Springfield with intermittent green spaces as the walks progresses.

Meeting point: Entrance to Springfield Parish Centre, Saint Augustine's Way, Springfield, CM1 6GX

Other useful information... Buses: Route 54 & 54C both stop on New Bowers Way, next to the Parish Cen- tre Bicycle: Quieter roads from the town centre can be accessed and will take a round 15mins By Car: There is free car parking at the Parish Centre; including Disabled spaces. Buggies/Wheelchairs: This walk follows residential pavements and therefore is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. Toilets: Inside the Parish Centre Refreshments: Tea, coffee, cold drinks, hot and cold lunches, light bites, snacks and cakes available to purchase from the Heaven Sent coffee shop in-

22 Writtle Walk Minimum walk length: 2.5km (1.5 miles) / Minimum walk length (longer walk): 4km (2.5 miles) Normal start time: Tuesdays, 12noon

Longer walk option available on the last Tuesday of each month. Don’t worry if you want to stick to the usual route; there will be someone to lead both the longer and shorter options. Various walk routes can be taken to see the pretty village of Writtle, including a walk alongside fields, via the village duck pond, or through the Col- lege grounds. Walk difficulty varies dependent on the route, so please discuss your needs with the Walk Leader when you arrive.

Meeting point: Outside The Lordship Tea Rooms and Shop, Lordship Road, CM1 3RS

Other useful information... Buses: Route 45 runs every 45 minutes and stops at Preston’s garage, towards Harlow. The Regal bus service 35 stops every hour at the campus Bicycle: There are well marked off road routes using cycle paths from the town centre By Car: There is Parking in the Writtle Nursery car park next to the Tea Rooms; including Disabled spaces Toilets: The Writtle Garden Tea Rooms, off Lordship Road, opposite Writtle College main campus Refreshments: Why not try the Lordship Tea Rooms and Shop, which is part of the Tiptree Tea Room chain. They serve home-made cakes, freshly made lunches and a have a ‘specials’23 menu. Walk Rota

July to September 2017 Please check the end column to find out how often the walks take place and to note any cancelled dates.

DATE TIME VENUE FREQUENCY

Mon 10.30 Riverside Weekly (Excluding 28 Aug)

Mon 10.30 Riverside longer option Mondays 10 Jul, 14 Aug, 11 Sep

Mon 11.00 Chelmer Village Weekly (Excluding 28 Aug)

Tue 10.00 Moulsham Mill Tuesdays 4 Jul, 1 Aug, 5 Sep

Tue 12.00 Great Baddow Weekly

Tue 12.00 Writtle Weekly (Excluding 4 Jul, 22 Aug)

Tue 12.00 Writtle longer option Tuesdays 25 July, 29 Aug, 26 Sep

Tue 12.15 Anglia Ruskin Weekly

Wed 10.00 Springfield woMEn TIME Weekly

Wed 12.15 Bell Meadow Weekly

Thu 10.00 Newlands Spring Weekly

Thu 12.30 Admirals Park Weekly

Thu 12.30 Admirals Park longer option Thursdays 27 Jul, 24 Aug, 28 Sep

Fri 10.30 Beaulieu Park Weekly

Fri 10.30 Beaulieu Park longer option Friday 7 Jul, 4 Aug, 1 Sep

Fri 12.00 Hylands Park Fridays 21 Jul, 15 Sep

South Woodham Ferrers Sat 10.00 Weekly (Excluding 26 Aug) woMEn TIME

Sat 12.00 Galleywood Weekly (Excluding 1 Jul, 16 Sep)

Sun 14.30 Hanningfield Reservoir Sundays 16 Jul, 20 Aug, 17 Sep

Sun 14.30 Sandford Mill Sunday 6 Aug