Walking Through Thrift Wood

Walks, England, Essex, Chelmsford
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Walking Through Thrift Wood

Bicknacre, Essex

by safergreenerhealthier

  • 2hr 30m / 9km
  • 75

Enjoy countryside views & ancient woodland on this jaunt which will be muddy in wet or wintry weather. Tearoom at the end!

  • Wildlife
  • Great views
  • Picnic spot
  • Parking
  • Dog friendly
  • Botanics

Walk preview

Map preview for Walking Through Thrift Wood
  1. Your walk begins here at the White Elm Garden Centre.

    Step 1: Your walk begins here at the White Elm Garden Centre.

  2. Step 2: The closest bus stop to the start of the jaunt is on Bicknacre Road. The stop is The White Swan. If you’re driving to this walk you can park at White Elm Garden Centre. They’re open until 4pm each day.

  3. Turn right out of the garden centre & begin walking. There’s no pavement so be careful of oncoming vehicles.

    Step 3: Turn right out of the garden centre & begin walking. There’s no pavement so be careful of oncoming vehicles.

  4. The road will then turn to the left. If you look to your right you’ll notice a footpath sign.

    Step 4: The road will then turn to the left. If you look to your right you’ll notice a footpath sign.

  5. Like this! Follow it. If you didn’t drive to this walk, this is where your jaunt will begin.

    Step 5: Like this! Follow it. If you didn’t drive to this walk, this is where your jaunt will begin.

  6. You’ll need to continue along this path. It’s muddy & uneven so make sure to wear wellies or walking shoes.

    Step 6: You’ll need to continue along this path. It’s muddy & uneven so make sure to wear wellies or walking shoes.

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