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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.

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Routes

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

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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

    The Quay, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AR

    Telephone

    01621 784785

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Burnham's picturesque quayside is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

  2. Address

    Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4RE

    Telephone

    07903827736

    Heybridge

    One-to-one and family group yoga sessions available. Please book in advance by texting 07903827736.

  3. Address

    Paper Mill Office, CM9 4RY

    Telephone

    01245 226245

    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.

  4. Address

    14 Edwards Walk shopping Arcade, Maldon Road, CM95PS

    Telephone

    07964982299

    Maldon Road

    the Crystal Shack offers a large range of Crystals, rare, raw, polished & tumbled. Gifts and collectables from around the globe. Fair trade percussion & sound healing instruments. Himalayan salt & crystal lamps, incense, magical herbs, resins, eco…

  5. Address

    162 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HJ

    Telephone

    07534 090421

    Burnham

    Professional men's hairdressing, barber for men and boys by Sarah Mitchell. Hair and beard products available to purchase.

  6. Address

    Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ

    Telephone

    01621 859365

    Maldon

    The original modest chapel on this site was replaced by this handsome building in 1801. This was as a result of the popularity of the resident preacher Reverend Joseph Billio. His enthusiasm and inspirational energy had caused the congregation to…

  7. Address

    Landbreach Ltd, Downs Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HT

    Telephone

    07766480793

    Maldon

    From May 2023. This traditional pleasure boat was built locally in 1947 and, following a complete restoration, is once again offering trips around the estuary. Moored at the ‘little blue jetty’, the Viking Saga is the best way to view both the Hythe…

  8. Address

    48 The Street, Heybridge, CM9 4NB

    Heybridge

    Popular off-licence and convenience store with a wide range of products, including vegan and vegetarian, fair trade, whole foods, fresh fruit and vegetables, chilled and frozen foods and household essentials. The alcohol selection includes an…

  9. Address

    Homefield House, Witham Road, Little Braxted, Essex, CM8 3ET

    Telephone

    07740117688

    Little Braxted

    A recent addition to the charming Braxted Bakery is this quaint minitature railway which runs on site next the bakery!

    Started off as hobby by the bakery owners, the railway is now open to passengers and will be open alongside the bakery to…

  10. Address

    70a High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5ET

    Telephone

    01621 855520

    Maldon

    W H Smith Ltd provides for all your stationery, art and school resources needs, along with newspapers and magazines, snacks, cards and a newly refurbished book department.

  11. Address

    The Street, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4NB

    Telephone

    01621 857004

    Heybridge

    A Grade I Listed building, this 12th century church was restored during the 15th century to its present condition. Seating for 200 including choir, with wheel chair access and hearing aid loop system.

  12. Address

    Burnham Road , Latchingdon, Essex, CM3 6EU

    Telephone

    01621 773183

    Latchingdon

    This is a large well equipped rec ground with good access from the surrounding area. Car park, village hall/pavilion, children's play equipment, full size & mini football pitch, youth shelter, small woodland area & dog walking area.

  13. Address

    33 Main Road, St Lawrence, Maldon, CM0 7LY

    Telephone

    01621 779278

    St Lawrence

    The Dairy Store in St Lawrence is a convenience store offering groceries, including fresh bread and milk, fresh fruti and vegetables, frozen foods and newspapers. Hot drinks are available to take away.

  14. Address

    Online Store, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5ED

    Telephone

    07873794107

    Maldon

    Independent online business creating bespoke handmade jewellery and spectacles, as well as spectacle repairs and refurbishment.

  15. Address

    Church Lane, Stow Maries, Essex, CM3 6SL

    Stow Maries

    The parish church of St Mary and St Margaret is Grade II* Listed. The church chancel was built in the 14th century and the nave in the 15th century. The churchyard has five Commonwealth War Graves.

  16. Address

    Church Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HP

    Telephone

    01621 857191

    Maldon

    St. Mary's Church is known locally as the Fisherman's Church as its tower guides sailors and their craft into the Hythe Quay. The existing building dates from 1130, but archaeological evidence suggests that it used to be the site of a Saxon church.

  17. Address

    The Esplanade, Mayland, Essex, CM3 6AL

    Telephone

    01621 743551

    Mayland

    An area of grassland adjacent to the sea wall in Mayland. Across the middle of the site is the remnants of an old borrow dyke which is now dry most of the year.

  18. Address

    Junction of Beacon Hill and Kelvedon Road, Wickham Bishops, CM8 3HW

    Wickham Bishops

    Great Braxted, Little Braxted and Wickham Bishops war memorial is a Grade II listed stone memorial with a tall, hexagonal pillar topped with an orb and cross, standing on a three-step hexagonal plinth. The memorial was given to the area by Mr and…

  19. Address

    Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, CM9 5JQ

    Maldon

    Maldon Mosaic, which can be found close the sandy play area at the western end of the lake, was designed by Susan Mason and created with her friends at the Limebrook University of the Third Age to celebrate Maldon and the significant events of 2012,…

  20. Address

    8-12 Edwards Wakj, High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PS

    Telephone

    01621 855 921

    Maldon

    Bespoke shoe repair service. All types of keys cut and guaranteed to fit. Watch batteries and straps fitted. We sell lots of different items, walking sticks, leather purses, leather wallets, luggage and bags, cuff links, padlocks, shoe laces and…

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