Roaming The Roman River Valley

Walks, England, Essex, Colchester
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Roaming The Roman River Valley

Layer-de-la-Haye, Essex

by safergreenerhealthier

  • 1 hour / 4.2km
  • 48

Discover ancient woodlands, historic Roman rivers & rolling countryside on this walk in Layer-de-la-Haye.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Picnic spot
  • Parking
  • Dog friendly

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  1. Your walk begins at Newcut. The closest bus stops are along the Highway Road. Just one road from here. Follow the public footpath sign.

    Step 1: Your walk begins at Newcut. The closest bus stops are along the Highway Road. Just one road from here. Follow the public footpath sign.

  2. Step 2: We recommend using public transport or walking to this jaunt where possible. But if you need to drive, there is free parking along New Cut.

  3. Turn left onto The Heath.

    Step 3: Turn left onto The Heath.

  4. Follow the dirt track towards the Roman River Valley Nature Reserve. This is managed by The Essex Wildlife Trust.

    Step 4: Follow the dirt track towards the Roman River Valley Nature Reserve. This is managed by The Essex Wildlife Trust.

  5. The nature reserve is part of the Roman River Valley Conservation Zone. It’s a fragment of the traditional river valley landscape.

    Step 5: The nature reserve is part of the Roman River Valley Conservation Zone. It’s a fragment of the traditional river valley landscape.

  6. Continue following the path as it veers right. The path may be very muddy, so you may want to walk through the trees to avoid the mud.

    Step 6: Continue following the path as it veers right. The path may be very muddy, so you may want to walk through the trees to avoid the mud.

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