This is a short loop of less than two miles, starting at Paradise Road playing fields in Writtle, where there is plenty of parking from 8 a.m. until 11.30 pm (no night caching please!) Alternatively, you could park by the church at Widford where there are a few spaces - although not when there's a wedding! The loop works just as well both ways around.
However, in winter there will be MUD and in summer there will be NETLLES - boots and long trousers essential - you have been warned! Also, there are a few of stiles and kissing gates so unfortunately not really buggy friendly. One of the fields has ponies in it - they ignored us but be aware.
The footpath from the start to #3 is especially thickly vegetated at the moment , as well as a lot of nettles around #4 to #5. Expect very wet boots and trousers, and a few nettle stings. This has been reported to the council.
From #8 in this series, especially if you are hoping to cut across to #1, please do NOT attempt to cross the A414. From #8 you should continue to follow the hedge and stream to The Entrance cache and follow the footpath underneath the A414 back to the parking coordinates.