Discover hidden Essex: Woodland trails, rolling hills and charming villages
Details
Join us for a relaxed walk through one of Essex’s most charming corners, taking in woodland paths, rolling hills and picture-postcard villages.
We’ll set off from a historic farming community that dates back to the 6th century, passing by traditional thatched cottages and open farmland as we go. We’ll head to the pretty village of Arkesden, home to over 30 listed buildings, before continuing on to Chrishall – the highest point in Essex – where we’ll be treated to sweeping views across into Cambridgeshire. Along the way, we’ll follow part of the ancient Icknield Way, one of the oldest routes in the country.
We’ll finish up in a small, quiet village, with the option to round off the day with a well-earned drink at a local pub.
SUMMARY (all info is approximate!)
Distance: 23km/14 miles circular route
Duration: 6 hours walking
Ascent: 235 metres
Grade: Intermediate, pretty flat, along good paths.
COST AND LOGISTICS
Cost: £10
Start: 10.30am Audley End Station
Finish: 5.30pm Audley End Station / The Bell Inn pub
Recommended morning train from London
09:24 Dep: London Liverpool Street
or
09:36 Dep: Tottenham Hale
10:25 Arr: Audley End
Recommended train tickets
Super Off-peak Day Return to Audley End
REVIEWS
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PRICE INCLUDES
- Guided hike planned and led by an experienced AAA leader, trained in Outdoor First Aid.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Travel costs
- Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
- PayPal fees
RECOMMENDED KIT LIST (complete list)
- Suitable hiking shoes or boots
- Packed lunch and snacks
- Water - 2 litres recommended
- Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!)
- Warm windproof layer e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
- Wicking base layer e.g. Polyester/Tencel/Merino
CANCELLING/REFUNDS
If you can no longer join the hike, please message the Host listed on here, and update your RSVP status to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the hike is full, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', we will refund you, less than the PayPal/Meetup fees. To obtain this, please email info@aaalondongroup.com after the event, with the email address you use on your PayPal account and transaction reference. If the hike is not full, unfortunately we will not be able to provide any refund.
QUESTIONS
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