Constable Country Walking Weekend: Discover Scenic Suffolk

Meeting Time:
Check-in is available from 3pm, the Large Outdoors host will meet you in the bar from 6pm.

Meeting Location:
Premier Inn Colchester (A12)

Ipswich Road,
Colchester,
CO4 9WP

Please note there are two Premier Inn’s in Colchester we are staying at the A12 one.

Parking:
Free parking is available at the accommodation.

Public Transport:
We are offering a free collection from Colchester Train Station at 17:30. We will drop you back on Sunday afternoon. We strongly recommend you purchase an open ticket. Please note pick up must be booked in advance, either during the checkout process or by contacting the office.

Finish Time:
We aim to finish on the final day between 1pm and 3pm - the exact finish time may depend on the planned/chosen activity, group dynamic, weather conditions, whether the group chooses to grab a coffee or lunch together during/after, etc. If you’ve travelled via public transport, please ensure you book onward travel accordingly (i.e. an open return ticket), to allow for flexibility.

Accommodation Address:
Premier Inn Colchester (A12)

Ipswich Road,
Colchester,
CO4 9WP

Please note there are two Premier Inn’s in Colchester we are staying at the A12 one.

Room Types:
Single Rooms (en-suite bathroom) are for one participant and have a king-sized double bed.
Double Rooms (en-suite bathroom) sleep up to two participants booking together, in a king-sized Double bed. 

Included:

• 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Colchester.

• Travel from the accommodation to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the door.

• Optional free collection from the local train station - see the Meeting Location & Time section above.

• A Large Outdoors host/guide to welcome you, deal with meal preparation and the logistics for your experience.

• Guided walks on 2 days (Day 2 and Day 3).

• A hearty cooked breakfast each morning, prepared by the accommodation.

• Complimentary tea, coffee, provided in your room at the accommodation, but please ensure you bring sufficient water bottles or carriers to fill up with tap water and take out with you.

• Bedding and a towel - but don’t forget your own toiletries.

• The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people - Large Outdoors is all about making outdoor adventures sociable.

• Pre-event support from the Large Outdoors team - give us a shout if there’s any advice or information you need and check out our Blog for useful articles too.

Not included:

• Travel to and from the meeting location.

• Packed lunch, we will stop at a local shop in the morning.

• Dinner each evening - we’ll book a table at a local restaurant to enjoy dinner as a group and you can purchase whatever you fancy from the menu available.

• Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.

• Any extra (i.e. not mentioned above in ‘Included’) excursions or activities that you may partake in which incur a cost.

• Bottled water - tap water is available at the accommodation, so please ensure you bring sufficient water bottles or carriers to fill up and take out with you.

• Alcoholic drinks - the accommodation has a licensed bar if you wish to purchase alcohol.

• Any food, drinks or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurant, pubs or cafés visited.

Please see our General (Walking) Kit List.

The compulsory items are selected for your safety, which is of paramount importance to us at Large Outdoors. Each participant should be carrying the items listed.

• What level of fitness is needed?

This trip is graded as Leisurely.

Click here to see Large Outdoors’ Experience Levels.

• Will the walk be cancelled if there is poor weather or it’s raining?
No, this walk will go ahead regardless of the weather forecast, as long as the weather conditions are assessed as safe. Please make sure you have all the items from the Compulsory Kit List (see section above).

• Can I attend on my own?
Absolutely. The majority of our participants are solo travellers and adventurers. Plenty of fun, laughter and numerous long-term friendships (and a few marriages!) have begun on Large Outdoors experiences since 2008, so there’s no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

• What transport is provided during this trip?
Pickup and return from and back to Colchester Train Station and travel during the trip - see the Meeting Location & Time section above (optional).

• Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not allowed on this experience, except for trained assistance dogs. If you wish to bring your trained assistance dog, please let us know in advance of booking so we can discuss the itinerary and any activity/equipment, and of course additional safety requirements or considerations that may be necessary.