Walking for Well-Being - May - August 2013 Date
Wed. 1st May
2.00 pm
Meeting Point
Bures Village Hall CP
Nayland Road
Walk & Leader
A "Bluebell" walk to Arger Fen. Approx 5 miles with Anne K
Tues. 7th May 10.30 am
Woodrolfe Road CP,
Tollesbury
Wed . 8th May
10.30 am
Butler Road Car Park
Halstead
Walk on the sea wall and across the fields to Salcott, returning on
the sea wall via Old Marsh Farm. View the marshes at high tide. 5 miles with Lawrence.
SHORT WALK With Trev From Butler Road car park, north towards
Sudbury across fields and meadows.
Wed. 15th May 2.00 pm
Kelvedon, The Library,
Maldon Road
Tues. 21st May
10.30 am
Earls Colne Business Park
opposite light planes at the
flying school
Meet at Dunmow park CP
Braintree Road ,Great
Dun mow
Meet at Rayne Station.
Extra parking in New Road
(adi to Flitch Way)
Meet at Broaks Wood Car
Park.
Wed. 12th June Margaret Street CP,
2.00 pm
Thaxted
5 miles around Boyton End via Spriggs Fm, Friars Fm and Goddards
Farm to join the Harcamlow way on Watling Lane with Peter
Tues. 18th June 10.30 am
Wed. 26th June
2.00 pm
Meet at Cherry Tree Inn,
Knowl Green
Approximately 5 miles with Colin returning in time for lunch (the pub
will be open)
Tues. 2nd July
10.30 am
Long Melford - Sudbury
Rodbridge Corner
Picnic Site - Sorley Road
Paper Mill Lock
Little Baddow
Wed. 3rd July 10.30 am
The Green, Croft Road
Sudbury
Wed. 10th July
2.00 pm
Tues. 16th July
10.30 am
Sible Hedingham
Wash Farm
Parking courtesy of family
Stevenson
Arger Fen
Bures
Join Anne K for a 5 Y. mile walk via Sorley and Brundon Mills, the
water meadow, valley walk and Sorley - can have a shorter 4 mile
walk if wanted
Join Peter & Lorraine on a walk along the river, up the hill to Scrub
Wood and then returning to Paper Mill Lock via Warren Farm, Tofts
and the river path.
SHORT WALK With Trev The Green, Croft Road Sudbury across
Sudbury Common and disused Railway Track. Parking in or around
Croft Road or free parkinQ in North Street Car Park (3 Hours)
Strawberry and 15th anniversary walk
Shortish walk to allow time for socialising
Cream Teas: £4.00
Grid Ref.
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4.5 - 5 mile walk with Linda via Arger Fen, Lavenheath and Mill
Farms, Kedge's Wood and Gazley Gate (please car share if possible
due to limited parking)
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Wed. 24th July
2.00 pm
Pebmarsh
Village Hall
Tues. 30th July
10.30 am
Meet at Crown Inn, Hartest
Aprox. 5 mile figure 8, walk with Trevor from Village Hall, to Water
Lane, Spoons Hall, Stanley Hall, Cages, Hamsters, Oak Farm,
Cross End and back to Village Hall.
SY. miles with Colin via Audley End and Chadacre Park
Wed 7th Aug. 2.00 pm
Great Maplestead Village
Halli CP
5 mile circular walk with Myrna via Little Maplestead
Tues. 13th Aug 10.30 am
Pay Car park in West
Mersea end of SEAVIEW
Av.
Wed 14th Aug
10.30 am
Queens Rd CP
Earls Colne
A figure of eight, our annual all-day affair;
Morning ramble about 5-6m along water edges and harbour,
Picnic lunch by beach near car park or seafront cafe. Afternoon
shorter ramble towards youth camp site and near Mersea Vinevard.
SHORT walk with Linda via The Priory, Colne Valley Golf course,
Mill Brook's cottage approx 2.5 - 3 miles
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Little Easton Memorial Hall
CP (Up Manor Road
almost opposite Stag PH)
Note: Charge £1 per car
High Street (by the PH),
Stebbing
Wed. 29th May
2.00 pm
Tues. 4th June
10.30 am
Wed. 5th June
10.30 am
Tues. 27th Aug
10.30 am
5Y. mile walk with Bill using field paths, tracks and quiet roads via
lnworth, Tiptree and
Great Braxted.
Approx 5 miles with David via Burtons Green and Marks Hall Iron
Bridge
A circular walk of approx 5 miles to Little Dunmow along the Flitch
Way with Ann R.
5 miles out to Crix Green via Drapers Farm, returning thro' Great
Notley Country Park with Peter.
Leisurely stroll through Broaks Wood - approx 2 miles, with Colin
5 miles with Mike to Great Easton, Duton Hill and Tilly
5 mile circular walk with Lawrence to Merks Hall, Elms Farm, Ridley
Wood and return via the Downs.
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The following guidelines have been compiled by the
walk leaders for the guidance of walkers and to
enable their full enjoyment in the Walking-for­
Wellbeing Programme. They are based on the
experiences of the leaders and of the group members
on previous walks of this nature.
A fundamental principle is that each individual walker
is responsible for deciding and providing whatever
they consider they will need to participate on the
walks, although for Health and Safety purposes they
'must be appropriately equipped for the occasion'.
Walk Leaders, who devise the routes to be walked
and are aware of the conditions to be encountered,
have the right to refuse any walker whom they
consider to be inadequately equipped. These
guidelines aim to provide information about the walks
and to assist you in deciding what to wear/carry on
the walks.
General
All walkers are asked to carry their name and a
contact number in case of emergency.
• Walks take place in all weathers and on variable
terrain (on the road, in the fields, on footpaths, on
flat ground, on uneven ground, up hill, down hill}.
• If there are dangerous weather conditions please
ring BDVSA;
• Walks are arranged, to sustain the interest of walkers, both within the Braintree District and beyond . Access to transport is therefore an advantage. • At the beginning of a walk the leader will provide
information on the route as well as likely conditions
and any known hazards along the route.
• Similarly, whilst en-route the walk leaders will point
out any hazards, and unusual or irregular features
of interest.
• All walkers are expected to remain alert during the
course of the walks and to recognise the normal
everyday hazards and requirements when using
the highways or when off road, especially if there
are frosty or slippery conditions.
• Please inform the leader if you intend to leave the
walk at any time.
• Dogs must be kept on a short, fixed lead at all times and be able to negotiate stiles. • Car share when possible.
• All walks are circular unless stated otherwise.
Footwear
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Other suggested items
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Clothing
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Listen to the weather forecast on the day and
wear appropriate level/layers of clothing
(normally dictated by the time of year}.
Be properly equipped (too much rather than too
little)- remember weather can change so carry
rain protection, hat & gloves in a rucksack.
Use gaiters to keep mud etc, off of trouser legs.
Wear sturdy footwear (preferably boots as
they provide better support underfoot, as
well as weather and ankle protection}.
Ensure your footwear has a good tread on
the sole and is waterproof ('wear-in' new
footwear prior to using it on the walks}.
Use synthetic or wool/synthetic cushioned
socks with flat seams on the toes to protect
feet.
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Sun cream and cap/hat.
Water bottle or a flask to keep the body
fluids up (Essential in warm weather}.
A banana for the half distance stop ­
(Dextro Energy tablets provide fast action
against fatigue}.
A small first-aid pack with plasters and
antiseptic ointment to handle minor
cuts/grazes etc.
A telescopic lightweight walking stick to
help on up or down or slippery gradients.
Camera and lightweight binoculars if they
will add to your interest.
Important reminders
Litter and leftover food (including fruit skins} can be
dangerous to animals and spread disease, so please
take it away with you .
Public footpaths are 1 - 1.8 metres wide, but the land
on either side is private. Please respect this.
If anyone has a problem of any kind whatsoever, however trivial or important, bring it to the notice of one of the walk leaders immediately. As a walker you have a normal duty of care to
yourself, to the walk leader(s) and to your fellow
walkers.
Above all, enjoy your walking.
For further information please contact Dan Bates: Tel: 01376 550507 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bdvsa.org.uk