Walk the Milsom Way

Walking holiday in Essex & Suffolk

If you love hiking and want to experience a unique combination of great views, countryside adventures, fresh sea air, luxury hotel rooms and delicious dining, then step into our ‘Walk The Milsom Way’ experience package.

3 stunning hotels

3 award-winning restaurants

2 waterside hikes

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3 nights • Start any day of the week • £550pp i

(Summer route active from 2nd May – 28th August 2024)

First Night: Milsoms Dedham / Talbooth House & Spa

Check in from 3pm for an overnight stay at Milsoms Dedham or Talbooth House & Spa.

Dinner at Milsoms or Talbooth Restaurant.

Full buffet breakfast at Milsoms.

Suggested departure 10am.

First Hike: Constable Country & River Stour

From: Dedham

To: Ramsey

Distance: 15 miles

Terrain: Mostly flat terrain

Estimated duration: 4 and a half hours

Leaving at 10am following part of the The Essex Way into Dedham. Continue along to Flatford (Willy Lots cottage) through Mistley and arrive at Ramsey around 3pm.

Milsom team will collect you and drive you to The Pier in Harwich.

Second Night: The Pier at Harwich

Check in, dinner and overnight stay at The Pier.

Breakfast at The Pier.

Suggested 10am departure, sailing with Harwich Harbour Ferry to Languard Fort and Felixstowe.

Second Hike: Suffolk Coast & River Deben

From: Felixstowe

To: Waldringfield

Distance: 12 miles

Terrain: Mostly flat terrain

Estimated duration: 4 and a half hours

Walk along the coast and the river Deben to Waldringfield.

Milsom team to drive you to Milsoms Kesgrave Hall & Spa at your preferred collection time.

Third Night: Milsoms Kesgrave Hall

Dinner and an overnight stay at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall (your luggage will have been delivered in advance).

Full buffet breakfast at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall before check-out.

Pricing, Upgrade Options & Additional Information

The price is based on two people sharing, and is subject to availability. Valid from 2nd May – 28th August 2024.
Routes can be done in reverse if preferred, please contact us to discuss.

Upgrade options:

£100 supplement applies if your stay includes a Saturday night. Valid from April to October.

£100 supplement per person to stay at Talbooth House & Spa instead of milsoms. (this also means dinner at Talbooth Restaurant instead of milsoms).

2 nights • Start any day of the week • £350pp i

(Winter route active from 29th August 2024 – 1st May 2025)

First Night: Milsoms Dedham / Talbooth House & Spa

Check in from 3pm for an overnight stay at Milsoms Dedham or Talbooth House & Spa.

Dinner at Milsoms or Talbooth Restaurant.

Full buffet breakfast at Milsoms.

Suggested departure 10am.

First Hike: Constable Country & River Stour

From: Dedham

To: Ramsey

Distance: 15 miles

Terrain: Mostly flat terrain

Estimated duration: 4 and a half hours

Leaving at 10am following part of the The Essex Way into Dedham. Continue along to Flatford (Willy Lots cottage) through Mistley and arrive at Ramsey around 3pm.

Milsom team will collect you and drive you to The Pier in Harwich.

Second Night: The Pier at Harwich

Check in, dinner and overnight stay at The Pier (your luggage will have been delivered in advance).

Breakfast at The Pier before check-out.

Pricing, Upgrade Options & Additional Information

The price is based on two people sharing, and is subject to availability. Valid from September – April.
Routes can be done in reverse if preferred, please contact us to discuss.

Upgrade options:

£100 supplement applies if your stay includes a Saturday night. Valid from April to October.

£100 supplement per person to stay at Talbooth House & Spa instead of milsoms. (this also means dinner at Talbooth Restaurant instead of milsoms).

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