Constable and the Witch Finder: Manningtree and the Stou ... (16 miles/Moderate)

Metropolitan Walkers is part of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. All welcome for 3 'taster' walks, after which please join the Ramblers - info on the Met Walkers website

This walk will follow St Edmonds Way to Flatford, where we can take in the mill and the location of John Constable's most famous work 'The Hay Wain'. We go past the artist's house, and along the Stour Valley Path until crossing the river and joining the Essex Way. We will then head through to Dedham and on to Mistley via Furze Hill where Witch Finder General Matthew Hopkins alleged that Witches held their black masses. We pick up the Stour Valley Path again into Manningtree. There will be a pub at the end.

Please bring a packed lunch. There will be an optional pub stop after lunch.

Travel: Take 10:02 from London Liverpool Street (10:09 Stratford, 10:25 Shenfield) arr. Manningtree 11:12.

Grading: Moderate.
For an explanation of the gradings, please see the FAQ - please consider both the length and grade when choosing a walk.

Finish point: Manningtree Station
More info: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/constable-and-witch-finder-manningtree-and-stour-valley-0