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High Woods Friday Health Walk
High Woods Friday Health Walk
Walking Event, Fri 6 Dec 2019, free entry
Details
Led by fully trained volunteer walk leaders our FREE walks are an ideal way to improve fitness or mobility in a sociable atmosphere and are held in a regular fortnightly pattern on alternate Fridays and Sundays throughout the year. The walks start from the Visitor Centre off Turner Road.
A short circular walk suitable for all abilities, including beginners. Each circuit will take between 20 and 30 minutes and can be repeated for those who wish to walk up to an hour in total.
Paid parking available. Tea and coffee sold for £1.00 afterwards. Cash only.
Stout footwear is advisable.
For more information please contact the Centre on 01206 853588 or email countryside@colchester.gov.uk
Event details
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| Fri 6 Dec 2019 | 11:00 to 12:00 |
Prices
Free entry
Also at this Venue
High Woods Country Park
Group VisitsEvents at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Fri 6 Dec | High Woods Friday Health Walk |
| Fri 20 Dec | Woodland Wreath Making |
| Wed 1 Jan | New Years Day Walk 2020 |
| Fri 3 Jan | High Woods Friday Health Walk |
| Sun 12 Jan | Sunday Stroll - High Woods |
| Sun 26 Jan | Sunday Stroll - High Woods |
01206 853588
countryside@colchester.gov.uk
bit.ly/2zRvxzwAddress
Visitor Centre,
Turner Road,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO4 5JR
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TL 997271 Lat: 51.90660 Long: 0.90476
By Road:
Come out of the train station and take the second exit on the roundabout, Bruff Close. Follow this road to the end where it meets Northern Approach Road (A134) Cross over the A134 and turn right into Turner Road. Continue along Turner Road and High Woods Country Park is the fifth turning on your right.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 1 mile from Colchester North station
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Baby changing facilities
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
