SATURDAY 18th OCTOBER WRABNESS to HARWICH (Linear) 9.5 miles.

Continuing a walk earlier in the year, following the Essex Way to its end. Along the Stour Estuary through woods, then inland through salt marshes, and finally we follow the exposed North Sea coast into the historic port town of Harwich.  Flat terrain, last couple of miles on hard surfaces. Buy OPDR to Harwich Town. Dep. Liverpool Street 10.00, arr. Manningtree 10.55 platform 3/dep. Manningtree 11.00 platform 1 arr. Wrabness 11.09.  Lunch at Ye Olde Cherry Tree – more info to follow – in Little Oakey or bring a packed lunch.  EX 184/197. Leader:  Mary King