Feel it all at an Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk 

Join us at Hylands Park in 2025 and share an incredible day with others who understand how it feels to be affected by dementia.  

Registrations for 2025 aren’t open yet but you can register your interest now and we’ll be in touch to let you know when they open up!

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.

Key information

Meeting point

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.

Travel Information

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.

Chelmsford Train Station is 5km away. Please consider the most sustainable method of transport, or car share where possible.  

Route

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.

Facilities

• Dogs allowed on leads
• Event parking
• Toilets
• Refreshments

Accessibility

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.

Fundraise

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, but you can get started now by checking out our Fundraise page!

Frequently asked questions

Got a question? Visit our FAQ page to find out more.