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Health Walk Groups

Health Walk Groups

Walking in a group is a great way to start exercising and stay motivated. You'll meet new people and discover other places to walk in Colchester.

All the walks are led by trained walk leaders. They're completely FREE and are designed to accommodate everyone that including complete beginners. Walks range from half a mile to two miles.

To find out if a walk is suitable for wheelchair users please contact the Health Walk Activator on 07506 695546.

Location

Day

Time

Meeting point

Notes

Cudmore Grove
Country Park

Tuesday

10.30am

At the information room

Situated in East Mersea, walk the sea wall and enjoy the fine views across the Colne and Blackwater estuaries.

Gosbecks Archaeological Park

Wednesday

10.30am

Car Park off Maldon Road

Enjoy the fresh air and open landscape as you take a stroll around this historic site.

Tiptree Heath

Wednesday

10.30am

Car park off the B1022 / Maldon Road

Enjoy a relaxing walk around the largest remaining heathland in Essex boasting magnificent heathers, ponds and a variety of beautiful and rare wildlife.

Salary Brook
Local Nature Reserve

Thursday10.00amCar Park behind Greenstead Community CentreTake a relaxing walk around this picturesque setting in the company of some like-minded people. Ideally suited for people living in East Colchester.

Hilly Fields
Local Nature Reserve

Thursday2.00pm

By entrance in Sussex Road

Situated close to the centre of Colchester, Hilly Fields offers an interesting mix of woodland, undulating paths and fantastic views

High Woods Country Park

Friday and Sunday11.00am

At the HIgh Woods Visitor Centre off Turner Road

These health walks take place through scenic woodland, with glimpses of the lake and surrounding parkland. The walks finish with free tea and coffee at the visitor centre. For information of the dates that these walks run please call (01206) 853588.