Albert Barge on the Chelmer & Blackwater Canal

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This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of Chelmsford with the tidal estuary of the River Blackwater at Heybridge Basin. It is 13.8 miles (22.1 km) long and has 13 locks.

Available for recreational boating, canoeing and paddle-boarding with a 14 mile tow path walk alongside . Boat trips operate from Paper Mill Lock and Heybridge Basin

Recreational moorings available on the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation at Heybridge Basin, Hoe Mill Lock, Paper Mill Lock, Sandford Lock and Springfield Basin. For short term visitor moorings contact Heybridge Lock Keeper 07712 079764

Operated by Essex Waterways Ltd for public benefit, volunteers welcomed.

Map & Directions

Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation

Type:Canal

Paper Mill Office, CM9 4RY

Tel: 01245 226245

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  3. Now moored permanently in Heybridge Basin, Maldon, Essex, the Sir William Arnold lifeboat…

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  9. Welcome to Maldon Splash Park, Essex's favourite children's water park!

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  12. The Twinning Link sculpture was placed in Promenade Park in 1991 to celebrate the 22nd…

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  1. Address

    5 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PB

    Telephone

    01621 853151

    Maldon

    Master butchers in Maldon High St since 1928, Ansell & Sons is a meat and game specialist. Its meat, game and poultry produce ranges are primarily locally sourced from Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk farms, as well as direct from Smithfield Market…

  2. Address

    Elizabeth Way, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4TG

    Telephone

    01621 852471

    Heybridge

    A small children's play area accessible from Elizabeth Way and the Elms Farm development.

  3. Address

    Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, CM9 5JQ

    Maldon

    The World War One Avenue of Remembrance at Promenade Park begins by the coach park and loops around the field to the main vehicle entrance from Park Drive. The Avenue originally consisted of 180 numbered trees and was dedicated on 27 November 1935…

  4. Address

    Junction of Main Road and Station Road, Althorne, CM3 6DB

    Althorne

    Althorne's unusual war memorial is in the form of a traditional, decorative lychgate, framed in oak, with a pitched roof covered with clay tiles. It was designed by local artist Walter Savage Cooper and built after World War 1. A metal plaque…

  5. Address

    90-94 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5ET

    Telephone

    01621 852241

    Maldon

    Townrow

  6. Address

    Bradwell Waterside, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7QY

    Telephone

    0345 200420

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    Essex Outdoors provides high quality outdoor learning opportunities to the young people of Essex, and the wider community.

  7. Address

    The Museum, Coronation Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HW

    Telephone

    01621 782184

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Discover the story of Burnham and the Dengie from the Bronze Age to today. Explore its fascinating maritime and social heritage through the artefacts and records of people’s lives.

  8. Address

    24A High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PJ

    Telephone

    01621 842043

    Maldon

    Reed Hair offers a full range of women's hairdressing services including Afro hair treatments, hair extensions, trichotherapy and wigs. Sisters Jane and Vicki had the initial vision to bring a high-end London salon to Maldon, and after lots of…

  9. Address

    Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

    Maldon

    The small lake at Promenade Park is perfect for model boating, and is regularly used by clubs and enthusiasts of radio controlled boats. It is also a safe place for children to enjoy crabbing as the water is relatively shallow and the banks are firm…

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    Little Braxted Lane, Little Braxted, Essex, CM8 3EU

    Little Braxted

    St. Nicholas in Little Braxted is one of the smallest churches in Essex and was built in the early 12th century. It is richly and beautifully decorated throughout.

  11. Address

    122 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HQ

    Telephone

    01621 787447

    Burnham

    Unisex hairdressing offering a full range of cutting, perms and colouring.

  12. Address

    Maldon, Essex, CM9 9EB

    Telephone

    01621 856895

    Maldon

    Established in 1949 the MYC is a small but thriving sailing club situated at the end of the promenade opposite Byrhtnoth. The Clubhouse is a converted barge which provides a galley, bar, changing rooms and a clubroom.

  13. Address

    Steam Pumping Station, Hatfield Road, Langford, Essex, CM9 6QA

    Telephone

    01621 843183

    Langford

    Housed in a former water pumping station, the museum has a fascinating collection of power related exhibits, a tea room and picnic area, a miniature railway all set in attractive riverside grounds.

  14. Address

    9-11 Edwards Walk, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PS

    Telephone

    01621 857577

    Maldon

    Upstairs Downstairs

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    60 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HF

    Telephone

    01621 785300

    Burnham

    At Jacaranda Flowers by Sam Adams, we love flowers and our designs are modern, contemporary, and full of creativity! Send flowers locally, we deliver our beautiful bouquets from our flower shop in Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex 5 days a week. Order…

  16. Address

    181-183 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BS

    Telephone

    01621 855539

    Maldon

    Vikki is a highly qualified dog groomer, who has also completed a canine first aid coarse and a micro- chipping coarse. Her passion for dogs has led her to other services such as nutrition therefore becoming a raw food adviser, because great skin…

  17. Address

    80 Station Rd, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8HF

    Telephone

    +441621783811

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Burnham Footcare is run by Jacqui Saddington, Chiropodist, M.Inst.Chp, HCPC-registered.

  18. Address

    Hall Road, Asheldham, Southminster, CM0 7JF

    Telephone

    01621 841188

    Southminster

    Dengie is the UK's leading grower and producer of Alfalfa, which is used in the production of high quality animal feeds. Alfalfa provides high levels of digestible fibre - an excellent source of slow release energy and naturally occurring vitamins,…

  19. Address

    Pantile Hill, Southminster, CM0 7BA

    Telephone

    01621 772238

    Southminster

    Friendly local convenience store and off-licence, selling a wide range of essentials.

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    Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET

    Telephone

    01245 402019

    Chelmsford

    Set in the heart of rural Essex, and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, RHS Hyde Hall is one of the finest gardens in the east of England and is a haven of peace and tranquillity.

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