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About
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. You can enjoy beautiful walks along the route or take an organised cruise. If you want to use a paddleboard, kayak or inflatable you will need a licence (£38.50 a year or £5 for a day pass) available online.
Guide Prices
Day pass required for boating, canoeing or paddleboarding (£5)
Facilities
Parking
- Parking with charge - At Daisy Meadow car park in Heybridge Basin