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A picturesque 5.65 mile linear walk along the coast between the villages of Althorne and North Fambridge; this allows you to get a train from North Fambridge station at the end of the walk to return to the start.

The walk includes scenic views of the River Crouch before turning inland towards the wildlife reserve and the railway station. The walk has no paved sections and includes several short road sections.

Facilities

Routes

  • Coastal
  • Length of route (miles) - 5.65
  • Linear Route
  • Moderate Route
  • Typical duration of route - 2hrs

Map & Directions

Althorne to North Fambridge Walk

Type:Walking Route

Althorne, Essex, CM9 6DG

What's Nearby

  1. Crouch Ridge Vineyard overlooks the River Crouch. We produce and sell award winning…

    0.47 miles away
  2. Althorne's unusual war memorial is in the form of a traditional, decorative lychgate,…

    0.5 miles away
  3. Come for our Fine Award winning wines and stay for the view! Crouch Ridge Vineyard…

    0.51 miles away
  1. St Andrew's is a Grade II listed building with a tower dating back to around 1500,…

    0.65 miles away
  2. Relax in the beautiful surroundingd of Clayhill Vineyard. Take in the stunning views of…

    0.73 miles away
  3. Large recreation ground with adjacent wooded area. Car park, hall, two football pitches,…

    1.12 miles away
  4. Dengie Petting Zoo is run by J&C Party Pets, owners of Maldon Promenade Zoo. This smaller…

    1.48 miles away
  5. St Barnabas Church is located a short drive away from the residential area of the village…

    1.8 miles away
  6. This is a large well equipped rec ground with good access from the surrounding area. Car…

    1.84 miles away
  7. The Althorne Estate is a new vineyard that was planted in 2017 in Althorne. There are…

    1.99 miles away
  8. Creeksea Place is a 16th century fairytale Tudor Mansion set in beautiful gardens. The…

    2.1 miles away
  9. A large, open site adjacent to Lawling Playing Field which also contains the Memorial…

    2.36 miles away
  10. Previously a dense blackthorn scrub that was completely inaccessible, this site has now…

    2.38 miles away
  11. Extensive working railway museum including locomotives, carriages, wagons, historic…

    2.4 miles away
  12. This park is comprised of mown grassland with a large number of mature trees of different…

    2.46 miles away
  13. If you walk around Burnham-on-Crouch look out for the three large buoys that now decorate…

    2.47 miles away
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  1. Address

    Beeleigh, Langford, Essex, CM9 4SS

    Telephone

    01621 853212

    Langford

    Challenging tight parkland course set in picturesque countryside.

  2. Address

    2 Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4RE

    Telephone

    07702244440

    Heybridge

    Pottery Painting Studio available for single family bookings only. Please text 07702244440 if you would like to book.

  3. Address

    Steeple, Essex, CM0 7JY

    Steeple

    This attractive walk branches off St Peter’s Way, the long distance footpath, at the village of Steeple. It heads north to the Blackwater Estuary and follows the seawall anti-clockwise until it returns to the village.

  4. Address

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

    Telephone

    01621 857577

    Maldon

    Upstairs Downstairs

  5. Address

    Braxted Bakery, Little Braxted Lane, Little Braxted, CM8 3ET

    Little Braxted

    3.3 miles. The quiet lanes around Little Braxted make a pleasant walk with plenty to explore along the way, including a richly decorated Grade I listed church, fine old buildings with decorative chimneys and an unusual miniature railway at Braxted…

  6. Address

    Burnham Baptist Church, Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HJ

    Telephone

    07887321610

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Community dance and yoga studio serving the community of Burnham-on-Crouch and the surrounding area.

  7. Address

    Fish Street, Goldhanger, Maldon, CM9 8AU

    Telephone

    01621 860265

    Goldhanger

    Surrounded by mature trees, this attractive site has access to the adjacent sea wall footpath and good views over the Blackwater estuary. Childrens play site, football pitch and benches.

  8. Address

    9-10 King George's Place, 122 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5BZ

    Maldon

    Costcutter convenience store with everyday essentials, frozen food, pet food, confectionary and off-lience. Also home to the Post Office with a full range of counter services including Vehicle Tax, international Driving Permits, MoneyGram, document…

  9. Address

    High Street, Southminster, CM0 7AY

    Southminster

    2.36 miles. This walk explores the town of Southminster from its historic church and thatched cottages to the Jubilee Woodland and sculpture park and modern microbrewery. With a walk time of around an hour, and no steps or stiles to contend with,…

  10. Address

    Chelmsford Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6PN

    Telephone

    01621 828343

    Purleigh

    The Cellar Shop offers a wide range of wines made from New Hall grapes, starting from £13.50 a bottle. These include Barons Lane White, a crisp, dry, fruit-driven white wine; Barons Lane Red, full of black cherry and bramble fruit and Barons Rose,…

  11. Address

    Tollesbury Road, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Maldon, CM9 8UB

    Telephone

    07483 325853

    Tolleshunt D'Arcy

    This is a large open site on the edge of the village with views to the south towards the Blackwater Estuary. There is an outdoor gym consisting of twelve exercise stations including a cross trainer, leg press and sit up bench.

  12. Address

    5 High Street, Southminster, CM0 7AA

    Telephone

    01621 773198

    Southminster

    Convenience store selling groceries, confectionery, cards, wines and spirits, newspapers and more.

  13. 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…

  14. Address

    The Yacht harbour, Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8SE

    Telephone

    01621 869202

    Tollesbury

    Tollesbury Marina is set in the heart of the East Coast on the mouth of the River Blackwater, gateway to the rivers and creeks of Essex and Suffolk.

  15. Address

    Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7US

    Telephone

    01621 856503

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    The Dengie National Nature Reserve is a large and remote area of tidal mudflat and saltmarsh between the Blackwater and Crouch Estuaries near Bradwell-on-Sea.

  16. Address

    Wycke Hill Business Park, Wycke Hill, Maldon, CM9 6TU

    Telephone

    0345 600 1795

    Maldon

    Pets at Home stocks all your pet care needs, whether it's for dogs and cats, small animals or fish, reptiles and birds. Helpful and well-trained staff can answer your queries and help you choose the right food and accessories for your pet.

  17. Address

    Maldon Activity Centre, Carmelite Way, Maldon, CM9 5GF

    Telephone

    01621 851891

    Maldon

    The Community Gaming Initiative (CGI) is a project to use gaming as a social tool to bring young people together to socialise and develop skills.

  18. Address

    Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HN

    Telephone

    01621 856503

    Maldon

    For well over a thousand years Hythe Quay has been the home to Maldon's maritime community and the gateway to Maldon for vessels arriving from the sea. From the award winning Promenade Park to the pubs, restaurants and shops of Maldon High Street,…

  19. Address

    99 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HR

    Telephone

    01621 778537

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Offering the opportunity to play bowls in Burnham-on-Crouch, Burnham Hillside Bowls Club welcomes applications from new members to join.

  20. Address

    Althorne Recreation Ground car park, Burnham Road, Althorne, CM3 6BY

    Althorne

    2.3 miles. Althorne sits on the southern ridge of low hills on the Dengie Peninsula; so you can glimpse both the Blackwater and the Crouch rivers on this gentle walk. Look out too for the grapes growing in the many vineyards that benefit from the…

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