Sunday 28^th March 2004

Start from 9.30am

Starting from the visitor centre at Alton Water, Stutton – route approx 10-12 miles , 95% off road following trails and paths around Alton Water and the surrounding area .

£2 entry – be aware also that car park charges £1 for cars at the visitor centre .

Getting to Alton Water :

From Chelmsford – take A120 to Horsley Cross and turn left ( Water tower ) to Manningtree (B1035) , follow route towards Ipswich , taking A137 through Brantham . About 3 miles from Manningtree take B1080 for Stutton , visitor centre is about 1 mile further on .

From Colchester – take A137 through Ardleigh , at Lawford garage, take left , still on A137 towards Ipswich , under railway bridge and about 3 miles on right take B1080 for Stutton , visitor center about 1 mile further on .

From Ipswich , take A137 toward Manningtree but turn left at top of hill with pub on corner on B1080 . Stutton and visitor centre is about 1 mile further on .

Note : The distance will be confirmed nearer the date , short route yet to be finalised.

For further info please check our website at www.gbrc.co.uk

Tel 01255 862525 / 020 7298 4379 for any info . Entries on the day only .