4 December 2019 – 10.00 a.m. start – Note earlier time
Figure of 8 walk from Elmdon to Chrishall for lunch, via Strethall and Freewood Farm, returning to Elmdon – approx. 7.5 miles
Post Code CB11 4LT (this is code for St Nicholas’ Church)
OS Grid Reference: TL462 397
Route: The morning walk is 5.8 miles and the afternoon 1.7 miles. There is one stile, some tarmacked tracks, a small amount of road walking, and a short hill after lunch.
Directions: Take whichever is the most direct route from your home to junction 10 on the M11 (Duxford Imperial War Museum) and turn onto the A505 towards Royston. Take first left after the pet crematorium and follow the road through Chrishall Grange, following signs for Elmdon. Turn left by St Nicholas’ Church into Ickleton Road. Follow road for about 200 metres, you will see the old school on the left and can park on the right hand side near some terraced houses, called School Row or just beyond.
Lunch will be at the Red Cow public house, 11 High Street, Chrisall, Essex SG8 8RN ,at approximately 12.45/13.00 p.m.
Wide range of food, including soup, ciabatta rolls and various light bites. (Please see attached menu). Orders to be taken at start of the walk.
Dogs are allowed in the bar but not in the dining area.
Those eating their own lunch will need to do so nearby in Chrishall (leaders will indicate where).
Leaders: Geoff Hale, mobile no. 07751 483715
Sue Knowles, mobile no. 07938 312678
(who will not be walking due to a broken toe)