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Dist:0.6km<br/>
©Robert Edwards
Dist:0.7km<br/>The Woodland Trusts [[1891801]] is bounded by the River Colne at this point
©Glyn Baker
Dist:0.8km<br/>A great spot for a welcome break along the path.
©Trevor Harris
Dist:0.8km<br/>This inn dates back to the 15th century and stands by the bridge that crosses the river Colne at Fordstreet. During the 16th century this river crossing was known as Fordham's Ford. Fordham village stands a little to the north of here.
©Robert Edwards
Dist:0.8km<br/>What a sensible way-marker in the Woodland Trust’s [[1891801]] see http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/en/our-woods/Pages/wood-details.aspx?wood=5512 leading to [[1597875]]
©Glyn Baker
Dist:0.8km<br/>At this point just before it reaches the road at Fordstreet the Essex Way leaves the river bank for a short section.
©Trevor Harris
Dist:0.9km<br/>I was only passing in the car, but didn't expect to see a Shepherd Neame pub in this area.
©Bill Boaden
Dist:0.9km<br/>The sign on this building says Wick Farm Ltd., but there doesn't appear to be a farm closeby with that name.
©Robert Edwards
Dist:0.9km<br/>This pillbox, one of many along this section of the Colne Valley, stands close by the river.
©Trevor Harris
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©Peter Stack
Dist:1.0km south<br/>Road sign at junction of Chippets Lane & Foxes Corner
©David Sanderson
Dist:1.1km southwest<br/>This church was built in 1855 by Hakewill, using materials from the old church. The only surviving medieval piece is the timbers of the porch. The church stands in a nice position at the heart of the village.
©Robert Edwards
Dist:1.1km east<br/>This is the junction of Fiddlers Hill and Porters Lane (to the left) in Fordham Heath to the west of Colchester.
©Glyn Baker
Dist:1.2km south<br/>
©Robert Edwards
Dist:1.2km east<br/>A little further on down the lane, it comes to an end where it reaches Great Porter's Farm.
©Robert Edwards

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