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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  1. This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county…

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  2. Heybridge Basin's famous sea lock links the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation to the…

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

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  1. The little church building behind the bus shelter in Heybridge Basin began life during…

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  2. Lying alongside the sea wall and to the north of the Heybridge Basin's built-up area is…

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  3. One of the highlights of a walk around Promenade Park is to walk along the extension,…

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  4. The small lake at Promenade Park is perfect for model boating, and is regularly used by…

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  5. The World War Two Avenue of Remembrance at Promenade Park, beginning close to the boating…

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  6. Maldon's Promenade Park Beach Huts are located in the valley, with the Splash Park and…

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  7. The Deckchair Hut, operated by The Maldon Deckchair Company is offering deckchair hire at…

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  8. Northey is an island in the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, connected to the mainland by a…

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

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  10. A large sports ground with associated sports pavilion and changing rooms. It is the home…

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  11. The Maldon Promenade Zoo is home to over 70 species of animals when we are open (please…

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

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  13. Millenium Wood is an extension of Promenade Park & is a wildlife area consisting of…

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  1. Address

    Burnham Library, 103 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HQ

    Telephone

    0345 603 7628

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Come along to our Block Builders Construction Club and use your imagination to get creative.
    All work will be on display until the following session. Free event no need to book.

  2. Address

    8A Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ

    Telephone

    01621 857511

    Maldon

    T J Frostick & Son cobbler offers a friendly, traditional repair service for all your shoes and boots, including new soles and heels, stitching etc. They also cut all kinds of keys and can do specialist alterations.

  3. Address

    Mark Farm, The Hall Farm, North Street, Tillingham, Essex, CM0 7SP

    Telephone

    01621 778844

    Tillingham

    Sarah Green's Organics is situated in Tillingham on the east Essex coast, 50 miles east of London.

  4. Address

    20 High Street, Burham, CM0 8AA

    Telephone

    07804 510374

    Burham

    Turkish barbershop offering a full range of hairdressing services for men and boys. No appointment required.

  5. Address

    Meet infront of Park Drive Health Club, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5UR

    Maldon

    Monday mornings. Do you fancy a gentle walk and a chat? Adele Bovingdon has launched Walk & Talk which meets outside Park Drive Health Club next to Maldon Promenade Park every Monday at 10:25am. Rain or shine, the group will take a two-mile stroll…

  6. Address

    125 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BS

    Telephone

    01621 858255

    Maldon

    The award-winning Marshall Scott kitchen design team is here to help make your kitchen dreams a reality. We offer bespoke kitchen designs to suit every home. Our range includes everything you need to complete your kitchen from handles and taps to…

  7. Address

    St Mary the Virgin church, Church Street, Tollesbury, CM9 8QJ

    Telephone

    07908 776750

    Tollesbury

    Tollesbury War Memorial stands in the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin, a beautiful Grade II* Listed church. The memorial is a wooden cross on a three-stepped brick base. There is a second, stone war memorial on the playing fields at Victory…

  8. Address

    Tolleshunt D'Arcy Road, Tolleshunt Major, Maldon, CM9 8LN

    Telephone

    01621 860265

    Tolleshunt Major

    An attractive site on the edge of the village with areas of long grass, hedgerows and mature oak trees. Car park, football pitch, 5 a side goals, basketball hoop, children's play site, dog walk area, teen shelter and seating.

  9. Address

    The Quay, Burnham, CM0 8AT

    Telephone

    07583 888888

    Burnham

    Gift shop on The Quay in Burnham which supports independent artists, designers and makers. Stocks beautiful, unique hand made products and gifts, plus toys, cards, setts, preserves, jewellery and local Burnham on Crouch souvenirs.

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    Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LE

    Maldon

    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 4.9 miles. This beautiful walk takes in a varied section of the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation, as it meanders through Heybridge, passing industrial areas and then emerging into the countryside

  11. Address

    Bradwell Village Hall, South Street, Bradwell-on-Sea, CM0 7QJ

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 6.5 miles. Spectacular waterside walk taking in one of the district's most important historic sites – the ancient, lonely Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall. This easy, level circular walk covers 6.5 miles, much of it…

  12. 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…

  13. Address

    Waterside, Bradwell-on-Sea, CM0 7RB

    Telephone

    01621 776235

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    Bradwell Marina, on the Blackwater Estuary is ideally situated for exploring the river, or for crossing to Holland, Belgium and beyond. It is accessible at most states of the tide to all but the deepest draft boats.

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    Downs Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HG

    Telephone

    01621 854477

    Maldon

    An area of grassland and trees which slopes gently down to saltmarsh at the edge of the River Blackwater. At the top of the site near the road is a tarmac path and a number of benches.

  15. 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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    Blackwater, CM9 5HW

    The Blackwater Estuary is a 5,538 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), with 4,395 hectares being designated as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance and Special Protection Area, while 1,099 hectares of the Estuary is…

  17. Address

    Chic, 98 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5ET

    Telephone

    01621 856301

    Maldon

    Chic

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    79 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5EP

    Telephone

    01621 927400

    Maldon

    Gentleman's barber and hairdresser, offering hair and beard cutting, shaving and delicious Turkish tea.

  19. Address

    75A High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5EP

    Telephone

    01621 841638

    Maldon

    At the British Heart Foundation charity shop you will find a great range of preloved items and new items, from clothing, shoes and accessories to books, toys and homeware. We also have greetings cards for all occasions, pin badges and small gifts.…

  20. 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.

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