A soggy 6 km dog-friendly circular walk through Belfairs Woods in November rain, followed by choosing and cutting our real 7-foot Nordmann Fir at Hurley’s Christmas Tree Farm in Wickford, Essex. Full route map, photos, and vlog!
Evening everyone! If you’re looking for a proper Essex adventure that mixes stunning woodland walks, a bit of off-road chaos, and ends with fireworks lighting up the sky… then save this route because last weekend we smashed it! We parked up at the FREE car park by Danbury Common (postcode CM3 4JL – the one
November delivered one of our most atmospheric hikes yet — the Hadleigh Castle Circular Loop. With fog rolling over the hills, thick mud clinging to our boots, cows blocking the trail, and our brand‑new mini stove finally getting its time to shine, this was a hike that tested us physically and rewarded us beautifully. A