Chelmsford Memory Walk

Date

04 October 2025

Starting location

Hylands Park

Fundraising target

£160

The challenge

Share advice, laughter, and support at the Chelmsford Memory Walk. And when you cross the finish line, celebrate with your medal, knowing you have walked for a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

The meeting point and route

Chelmsford Memory Walk will start and finish in the event site at Hylands Park, which is located in the field opposite Writtle Gate Car Park, near Mauro’s Café. Please note, this area is on grass. Find us using the postcode CM2 8FS, alternatively enter ///bought.before.idea into the What3Words App.

To make sure everyone's included, there are two routes to choose from on the day of Memory Walk.

A shorter 2km route is a gentle stroll around the Pleasure Gardens, which is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs with assistance.

The longer 7km route will take you through the rolling estate and around the lake, and is more challenging with a combination of woodland and grassy pathways.

Please note the route and distance is subject to change, and suitable footwear is recommended.

Travel information

Please consider the most sustainable method of transport, or car share where possible.

By car

Event Parking is available at Hylands Park, please use postcode CM2 8FS for the Writtle Gate entrance, off Greenbury Way. Do not use London Road.

Please arrive in good time to avoid queues, and note that parking is on grass. For drop-offs only, head to the Writtle Gate entrance and let the car parking stewards know on arrival.

By bus

If you'd like to use public transport, you can catch the 351, 46 or 32 bus from Chelmsford Station. There is then a 25 minute walk from each bus stop to the event site in Hylands Park.

Facilities and accessibility

Dogs allowed on leads
Event parking
Toilets
Refreshments

The meeting point and car parking is on grass. The short route is on paved paths and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs with assistance. There is dedicated event parking available, please make stewards aware on arrival if you need an accessible parking space.

Fundraising

Aim to raise £160, or as much as you can, so you can support more people affected by dementia now, and in the future.

Lots of tips and tricks will be included in your fundraising pack you receive through the post, but you can get started now by checking out our fundraising page!