Saturday 3rd October Leader: Ant Connolly (OS Explorer 196)
Meet: Liverpool Street station 0945 for 1000 train to Manningtree (arr. 1055)
Lunch: Sun Inn Dedham - other options close by. Also, a Co-op selling sandwiches. Park and Church grounds for picnic.
There are buses between Colchester and Dedham if wishing to join/leave at lunchtime -
please visit https://www.panther-travel.co.uk/timetables/81-81a
Tea: National Trust Tea Room, Flatford Mill or Manningtree Station Buffet (Bar)
Distance: 9 miles. Can be muddy in places after rain and three stiles. A little hilly in parts but mostly level.
Fare: £16.75 CDR Manningtree from Boundary zone 6 with railcard discounts.
Ant will meet the ramblers en route on the train at Colchester.