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If you need
information on other walking activities in the area or
are interested in becoming a volunteer walk leader or
first aider, you can contact us at the address below:
Walks Co-ordinator
Maldon District Council
Directorate of Community Services
Princes Road
Maldon
Essex CM9 5DL
T 01621 854477/07960 168859
E info@fitsteps.org.uk or fitsteps@maldon.gov.uk
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Fitsteps Country Walks Walks for the
Over 50s
These
walks are intended for those walkers who have
attained an improved level of fitness and can now
manage more challenging country routes, at a
faster pace. The walks, led by trained
volunteers, are 5-8 miles long and take place on
the first Monday in the month
at 10h00 except for Bank Holidays and during
severe weather conditions. Suitable footwear and
waterproof clothing are recommended. If you are
unsure about any dates or venues, please contact
the Walks Co-ordinator or one of the Walk Leaders
listed below.Would you also note that
not all the walks are covered by the WfH Public
Liability Insurance.Walks Co-ordinator:
07960 168859/01621 854477
Walk
Leader: John K 07946
655968 l Graham C 07754 835021l Ivan
T 07960 168859 l
e-mail :
info@fitsteps.org.uk or fitsteps@maldon.gov.uk
| Date |
Day |
Time |
Walk |
Miles |
Meet |
Routes |
| 06.02.12 |
Monday |
10h00 |
Tollesbury Wick Nature
Reserve |
6.0 |
Woodrolfe Green CP CM9 8RY
TL964106 |
Woodrolfe Road, Sea wall
Nature Reserve |
| 05.03.12 |
Monday |
10h00 |
Danbury Woods |
6.0 |
Community Centre
CM4 9BP TQ687986 |
Lingwood Common, Little
Baddow, Paper Mill Lock, Pheasant House
Wood |
| 02.04.12 |
Monday |
10h00 |
Stock and West Hanningfield
Daffodil Trail |
5.5 |
All Saints Church CP
CM9 8RY TL964106 |
St.Peter's Way, West
Hanningfield and Stock |
| 14.05.12 |
Monday |
10h00 |
Tillingham Tonic
Bluebell Trail |
6.0 |
West Field CP
CM0 7FE TQ952997 |
Village Church, Dots &
Melon's Farm, Marsh House, Marsh Road |
| 11.06.12 |
Monday |
10h00 |
Dedham Vale - Constable
Country
Views of Dedham Vale |
7.5 |
Dedham Church
CO7 6DE TM057331
Free Parking in Public CP |
Flatford Mill, Manningtree,
Lawford Church, Dedham |
| 02.07.12 |
Monday |
10h00 |
Purleigh Views
Views over the Crouch
and Blackwater |
5.5 |
Village Hall CP
CM3 6PD TL835020
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Hilltop Vineyards, Water
Tower, Green Lane, Purleigh Bell PH, New
Hall Vineyards. Several
stiles on route. |
| 06.08.12 |
Monday |
10h00 |
Beeleigh Falls to Hoe Mill
Bridge |
5.5 |
Fisherman's CP off Langford
Road
CM9 6LL TL839084
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Chelmer Canal, Hoe Mill
Bridge, Guys and Woodland Farms, Beeleigh |
| 03.09.12 |
Monday |
10h00 |
Great Leighs |
5.0 |
Terling Village Hall
CM3 2PQ TL773147 |
Terling Village, Fuller
Street, Great Leighs, Windmill and
Church.
Some difficult stiles on
route. |
| 01.10.12 |
Monday |
10h00 |
Coggeshall and Marks Hall
Arboretum |
6.0 |
Stoneham Street CP
CO6 1UX TL848227 |
A120 by-pass, Robins Bridge
Road, Woodland by-ways, Marks Hall
Arboretum and Estate |
| 05.11.12 |
Monday |
10h00 |
Hatfield Peverel - Two
Rivers Walk
Autumn colours |
5.5 |
Scout Hut, Church Road
CM3 2LB TL931111 |
Nounsley Ridge, River Ter,
Blackwater & Chelmer Canal, Paper
Mill Lock |
| 03.12.12 |
Monday |
10h00 |
Heybridge Basin
Christmas walk |
4.0 |
Daisy Meadow CP
CM9 4RP TL869069 |
Canal towpath, Hall Road,
Sea wall, Heybridge Basin. Seasonal
refreshments at a local venue. |
NB:
Please note the post codes shown
are those nearest to the venue and are not
intended for use in sat-nav equipment. For late
cancellations please see footnotes below.
Cancellations:
Tollesbury
Wick, Woodrolfe Green CP, 6th February,
10am - Due to heavy snow at the weekend.
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About
The Walks
Fitsteps country walks are organised by a team of
volunteer walk leaders and are now part of the Fitsteps
Healthwalks Scheme which is supported by Maldon District
Council and NHS Central Essex Community Services.
All the walks are
led by experienced local walkers or guest experts.
Whatever the weather, the leader of the walk will be at
the start to meet you. In extremely bad conditions or
through infectious disease such as Foot and Mouth, we
reserve the right to alter the route or cancel the walk
altogether.
Getting to
the start
Don't worry
if you haven't got a car because many of the walks start
near to public
transport facilities. Please check local timetables for
details. If you are driving to our
walks, please remember not to leave valuables in your
car. If you know someone who is coming, why not share a
car to help the environment?
What to
bring
Wear strong
walking boots or shoes and carry waterproofs, spare
clothes, food and drink in small rucksack. If you wish to
purchase a map, the number you require is
Landranger 167/168 Colchester, Halstead and Maldon.
Can I manage
the walk?
All the
walks in this programme require moderate exertion.
However, this can alter
according to the weather, as muddy conditions require
more effort. Whether it is a short stroll or an all day
hike, walking is one of the best ways to explore the
country-side. The walks in this programme offer a chance
to learn about the countryside, improve health and have
fun.
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