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  1. Red lightship moored at Tollesbury
  2. Seawall walk at Goldhanger with couple walking
  3. Row of dead trees known as the Magwitch trees in Tollesbury
  4. View of Maldon across the water from Heybridge Basin
  5. Sea wall walk at Burnham-on-Crouch

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  1. Barge sailing out of Maldon, Aerial Essex
    Maldon Riverside Heritage Trail - Self-Guided Walk No. 1.1
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 1.3 miles. A gentle walk exploring Maldon's historic waterfront, with plenty of opportunities to detour and explore or enjoy refreshments along the way.
  2. St Mary's church spire
    Riverside and Historic Maldon - Self-Guided Walk No. 1.3
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 1.6 miles. A circular self-guided walk starting and finishing at Maldon's Promenade Park, taking in traditional boatyards and maritime industry, historic buildings and the bustling high street. The walk is all on paved paths, but does include a steep section heading up Market Hill and Cromwell Hill.
  3. Bentalls building, Heybridge
    Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation Heritage Walk - Self-Guided Walk No. 1.4
    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
  4. St Giles leper hospital ruins
    Maldon Town Walk - Self-Guided Walk No.1.5
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 4.6 miles. If you want a mud-free stroll which takes in the lesser-known parts of Maldon then this walk is a good option. This easy circuit of Maldon uses plenty of quiet paths and lanes, giving you the chance to explore lesser-visited parts of the town.
  5. Heybridge Basin sea lock from the air, Aerial Essex
    Beeleigh Falls & Heybridge Basin - Self-Guided Walk No. 1.7
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 7.25 miles. This most enjoyable waterside walk provides the perfect introduction to Maldon’s countryside and riverside, including the scenic Beeleigh Falls and the seawall beside the Blackwater Estuary.
  6. Seawall at Heybridge, James Crisp
    Heybridge Towpath and Seawall - Self-Guided Walk No. 2.2
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3.58 miles. A slightly longer stroll in the Walk it Local collection, but worth the effort, taking in bustling Heybridge Basin with its boats, sea-lock, water birds and pubs, the seawall with estuary views back across to Maldon, and the historic canal towpath and sea-lock. Plenty of places to eat and drink en route.
  7. Leech Memorial Gardens
    Beeleigh Falls & Maldon from Heybridge Basin - Self-Guided Walk No. 2.4
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3.58 miles. A slightly longer stroll in the Walk it Local collection, but worth the effort, taking in bustling Heybridge Basin with its boats, sea-lock, water birds and pubs, the seawall with estuary views back across to Maldon, and the historic canal towpath and sea-lock. Plenty of places to eat and drink en route.
  8. Coast Path waymarker, James Crisp
    Goldhanger Through the Ages - Self-Guided Walk No. 3.1
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 2.8 miles. Explore the charming village of Goldhanger where you can see remains from Iron Age, Saxon and Roman times, an 11th century church and a 100-year-old village pump. Along the seawall you will see a host of wading birds and tiny coves once used by smugglers. Two great pubs complete the walk.
  9. Seawall at Goldhanger
    Goldhanger and Blackwater Estuary - Self-Guided Walk No. 3.2
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 8.3 miles. This long, circular walk combines farmland and seawall around the charming and historic village of Goldhanger, with its cottages, pubs and 11th century church.
  10. Boats at Tollesbury, James Crisp
    Tollesbury Saltmarsh Stroll - Self-Guided Walk No. 4.1
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3.4 miles. This spectacular walk explores the historic village of Tollesbury with its bustling marina, historic lightvessel and interesting centre. Passing wildlife-rich saltmarshes, traditional sail lofts, an open-air lido and a village lock-up, this slightly longer walk is packed with sights.
  11. Tollesbury marshes, Aerial Essex
    Tollesbury Wick Marshes Walk - Self-Guided Walk No. 4.2 / 4.3
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 5.8 or 8.9 miles. Tollesbury Wick Marshes is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Tollesbury is now renowned as a yachting centre; once upon a time the marshes were the haunt of smugglers.
  12. Moorings at Tollesbury, Paula Freeman
    Tollesbury & Old Hall Marshes - Self-Guided Walk No. 4.4 / 4.5
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 6.4 or 10.2 miles. A fascinating walk around Tollesbury and the surrounding marshes. This walk has plenty of stunning views, historic sites and bird-watching opportunities! Tollesbury nowadays is a renowned sailing venue so keep an eye out for passing vessels.
  13. Bradwell fields
    Bradwell Pirates & Pubs - Self-Guided Walk No. 5.1
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3 miles. This short walk around Bradwell-on-Sea and Bradwell Waterside, part of the Walk it Local collection, takes in traditional country pubs, a historic church, a thriving marina and the saltmarsh coast, including views of the Ross Revenge, once the home of pirate station Radio Caroline.
  14. Path towards St Peters by Paul Harris
    Bradwell & St Peter's Chapel - Self-Guided Walk No. 5.2
    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 along the seawall.
  15. Burnham marina
    Burnham & Creeksea Stroll - Self-Guided Walk No. 6.1
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3.5 miles. This short Walk it Local route offers a delightful stroll around the yachting centre of Burnham-on-Crouch and nearby Creeksea, taking in river views along the seawall, birdlife, vineyards and historic buildings, with plenty of refreshment stops along the way.
  16. Burnham coastline
    Burnham Town Walk - Self-Guided Walk No. 6.2
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 4.6 miles. This largely mud-free stroll follows an easy circuit of the riverside yachting centre giving visitors the opportunity to explore some lesser-visited parts of the town.
  17. Burnham clock tower
    Crouch Valley: Burnham to Althorne - Self-Guided Walk No. 6.3
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 5.5 miles. This superb linear riverside walk starts from Burnham-on-Crouch railway station, taking you westward to Althorne where you can take a train to return.
  18. Ye Olde White Harte pub in Burnham
    Burnham to Southminster - Self-Guided Walk No. 6.4
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 7.2 miles. This attractive linear pub walk takes you from the charming riverside town of Burnham-on-Crouch in a steady climb across the final outlier of the rolling farmland of central Essex, before reaching Southminster.
  19. North Fambridge, Paul Harris
    North Fambridge Seawall Stroll - Self-Guided Walk No. 7.1
    3.1 miles. This walk has a bit of everything – the river Crouch, boats galore, an historic pub and farmland. All within the confines of the village of North Fambridge. Enjoy a walk along the seawall, with houseboats, barges and commercial river traffic, and the wildlife-rich wetlands.
  20. Rows of vines at Althorne
    Crouch Valley: North Fambridge to Althorne - Self-Guided Walk No. 7.3
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 6.7 miles. This is a beautiful linear walk along the River Crouch, using the train service to return to the start. The expansive views of the river and landscape are breathtaking. On the map, follow the "short cut" route to finish at Althorne station.
  21. Young vines with the Crouch Estuary in the background, James Crisp
    Crouch Valley: North Fambridge to Burnham - Self-Guided Walk No. 7.4
    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 10.2 miles. This is a long and challenging, linear walk along the scenic River Crouch, using the train service to return to the start. The views of the river and landscape are breathtaking and Butts Cliff is an important geological site.
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    1. Goldhanger Through the Ages - Self-Guided Walk No. 3.1

      Address

      Church Street, Goldhanger, Essex, CM9 8AS

      Goldhanger

      SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 2.8 miles. Explore the charming village of Goldhanger where you can see remains from Iron Age, Saxon and Roman times, an 11th century church and a 100-year-old village pump. Along the seawall you will see a host of…

    2. Bradwell Pirates & Pubs - Self-Guided Walk No. 5.1

      Address

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

      Bradwell-on-Sea

      SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3 miles. This short walk around Bradwell-on-Sea and Bradwell Waterside, part of the Walk it Local collection, takes in traditional country pubs, a historic church, a thriving marina and the saltmarsh coast,…

    3. Beeleigh Falls & Heybridge Basin - Self-Guided Walk No. 1.7

      Address

      Butt Lane Car Park, Butt Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HD

      Maldon

      SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 7.25 miles. This most enjoyable waterside walk provides the perfect introduction to Maldon’s countryside and riverside, including the scenic Beeleigh Falls and the seawall beside the Blackwater Estuary.

    4. Beeleigh Falls & Maldon from Heybridge Basin - Self-Guided Walk No. 2.4

      Address

      Daisy Meadow car park, Basin Road, Heybridge, CM9 4RW

      Heybridge

      SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3.58 miles. A slightly longer stroll in the Walk it Local collection, but worth the effort, taking in bustling Heybridge Basin with its boats, sea-lock, water birds and pubs, the seawall with estuary views back…

    5. Heybridge Towpath and Seawall - Self-Guided Walk No. 2.2

      Address

      Daisy Meadow car park, Basin Road, Heybridge, CM9 4RW

      Heybridge

      SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3.58 miles. A slightly longer stroll in the Walk it Local collection, but worth the effort, taking in bustling Heybridge Basin with its boats, sea-lock, water birds and pubs, the seawall with estuary views back…

    6. Crouch Valley: North Fambridge to Burnham - Self-Guided Walk No. 7.4

      Address

      North Fambridge Station, Station Road, North Fambridge, CM3 6NP

      tourism@maldon.gov.uk

      North Fambridge

      SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 10.2 miles. This is a long and challenging, linear walk along the scenic River Crouch, using the train service to return to the start. The views of the river and landscape are breathtaking and Butts Cliff is an…

    7. Tollesbury Wick Marshes Walk - Self-Guided Walk No. 4.2 / 4.3

      Address

      Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8QU

      Tollesbury

      SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 5.8 or 8.9 miles. Tollesbury Wick Marshes is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Tollesbury is now renowned as a yachting centre; once upon a time the marshes were the haunt of smugglers.

    8. Burnham & Creeksea Stroll - Self-Guided Walk No. 6.1

      Address

      Millfields car park, Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8HS

      Burnham-on-Crouch

      SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3.5 miles. This short Walk it Local route offers a delightful stroll around the yachting centre of Burnham-on-Crouch and nearby Creeksea, taking in river views along the seawall, birdlife, vineyards and historic…

    9. Tollesbury & Old Hall Marshes - Self-Guided Walk No. 4.4 / 4.5

      Address

      Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8QU

      Tollesbury

      SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 6.4 or 10.2 miles. A fascinating walk around Tollesbury and the surrounding marshes. This walk has plenty of stunning views, historic sites and bird-watching opportunities! Tollesbury nowadays is a renowned sailing…

    10. Crouch Valley: Burnham to Althorne - Self-Guided Walk No. 6.3

      Address

      Burnham-on-Crouch station, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8BQ

      tourism@maldon.gov.uk

      Burnham-on-Crouch

      SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 5.5 miles. This superb linear riverside walk starts from Burnham-on-Crouch railway station, taking you westward to Althorne where you can take a train to return.

    11. Maldon Riverside Heritage Trail - Self-Guided Walk No. 1.1

      Address

      Butt Lane Car Park, Butt Lane, Maldon, CM9 5HD

      Maldon

      SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 1.3 miles. A gentle walk exploring Maldon's historic waterfront, with plenty of opportunities to detour and explore or enjoy refreshments along the way.

    12. Maldon Town Walk - Self-Guided Walk No.1.5

      Address

      White Horse Lane car park, White Horse Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QP

      Maldon

      SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 4.6 miles. If you want a mud-free stroll which takes in the lesser-known parts of Maldon then this walk is a good option. This easy circuit of Maldon uses plenty of quiet paths and lanes, giving you the chance to…

    13. Bradwell & St Peter's Chapel - Self-Guided Walk No. 5.2

      Address

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

      tourism@maldon.gov.uk

      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…

    14. Goldhanger and Blackwater Estuary - Self-Guided Walk No. 3.2

      Address

      Church Street, Goldhanger, Essex, CM9 8AS

      Goldhanger

      SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 8.3 miles. This long, circular walk combines farmland and seawall around the charming and historic village of Goldhanger, with its cottages, pubs and 11th century church.

    15. Riverside and Historic Maldon - Self-Guided Walk No. 1.3

      Address

      Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, CM9 5HN

      Maldon

      SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 1.6 miles. A circular self-guided walk starting and finishing at Maldon's Promenade Park, taking in traditional boatyards and maritime industry, historic buildings and the bustling high street. The walk is all on…

    16. Burnham Town Walk - Self-Guided Walk No. 6.2

      Address

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

      Burnham-on-Crouch

      SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 4.6 miles. This largely mud-free stroll follows an easy circuit of the riverside yachting centre giving visitors the opportunity to explore some lesser-visited parts of the town.

    17. Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation Heritage Walk - Self-Guided Walk No. 1.4

      Address

      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

    18. North Fambridge Seawall Stroll - Self-Guided Walk No. 7.1

      Address

      Blue House Farm Nature Reserve car park, Blue House Farm Chase, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6GU

      North Fambridge

      3.1 miles. This walk has a bit of everything – the river Crouch, boats galore, an historic pub and farmland. All within the confines of the village of North Fambridge. Enjoy a walk along the seawall, with houseboats, barges and commercial river…

    19. Tollesbury Saltmarsh Stroll - Self-Guided Walk No. 4.1

      Address

      Woodrolfe Road Car Park, Tollesbury, CM9 8SE

      Tollesbury

      SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3.4 miles. This spectacular walk explores the historic village of Tollesbury with its bustling marina, historic lightvessel and interesting centre. Passing wildlife-rich saltmarshes, traditional sail lofts, an…

    20. Crouch Valley: North Fambridge to Althorne - Self-Guided Walk No. 7.3

      Address

      North Fambridge Station, Station Road, North Fambridge, CM3 6NP

      tourism@maldon.gov.uk

      North Fambridge

      SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 6.7 miles. This is a beautiful linear walk along the River Crouch, using the train service to return to the start. The expansive views of the river and landscape are breathtaking. On the map, follow the "short cut"…

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