The Essex Way

Places of Interest

At Bradwell Church have a look for the 12th century oak 'put-log' hole covers and horizontal lines on the walls outside which show where scaffolding was erected when the church was being built.  Inside there are some beautiful 14th century wall paintings.

Coggeshall Grange Barn is a magnificent 13th century timber framed barn now owned by he National Trust.  The barn is 130 feet long, and was probably built for the monks of the nearby abbey. 

On West Street in Coggeshall is one of the most attractive half-timbered houses in England.  Built by clothier Thomas Paycocke at the turn of the 16th century, the house serves as a reminder of the wealth which Coggeshall enjoyed at the time.  An ermine's tail, the family's merchant mark is evident in the rich carving of Paycocke's House both inside and out.

(information taken from The Essex Way booklet published by Essex County Council)

Tips from Len Banister, Secretary of the Essex Ramblers

If you walk regularly it is unlikely that you will suffer from blisters - I haven't had a blister for 20 years.

Although you will be told that with modern walking socks you will only need one pair, I always like a thin pair of socks under the conventional thicker pair.  If your boots fit well and your feet are dry you are unlikely to get blisters but, if you do experience some discomfort, stop and put some plasters onto the offending spot immediately.