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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.

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Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation

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Paper Mill Office, CM9 4RY

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  1. Royal Corinthian Yacht Club

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01621 782105

    info@royalcorinthian.co.uk

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Architecturally listed yacht club offering magnificent views of the River Crouch. Racing for day boats and dinghies, training for cadets and optimists - strong Junior Club. Large restaurant and bar with terrace. Visiting yachtsmen welcome.

  2. Sarah Green's Organics

    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.

  3. The West Field

    Address

    Vicarage Lane , Tillingham , Southminster, CM0 7TW

    Telephone

    01621 779584

    tillingham.pc@btinternet.com

    Tillingham

    Car park, public toilets, football pitch, cricket pitch, bowls club, sports pavilion, enclosed children's play site and youth shelter.

  4. Timpson

    Address

    55 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PF

    Telephone

    01621 856154

    Maldon

    Timpson offers key cutting, shoe repairs, phone and tablet repairs and new screens, watch repairs and battery replacements and a mobile locksmith service.

  5. Chelmer & Blackwater Canal Walk

    Address

    The Lock House, Heybridge Basin, CM9 4RY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7712 079764

    Heybridge Basin

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  6. Elim Church Maldon (Pentecostal)

    Address

    17 Wantz Road, Maldon, CM9 5DB

    Telephone

    07940 830855

    rob_sefton@hotmail.com

    Maldon

    Maldon's Elim Pentecostal Church is the home of the Maldon Food Pantry food bank as well as a centre for worship. Normal Sunday services are at 11:00 and all are very welcome.

  7. The Computer Centre

    Address

    Probe House, 106 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch Essex, CM0 8HR

    Telephone

    01621 783504

    sales@thecomputercentre.co.uk

    Burnham-on-Crouch Essex

    Combined we have over four decades of in-depth  IT experience so I ensure that the team always keep themselves fully up to scratch with the latest technology. You know that we will be here for you both today and tomorrow, whenever you have an IT…

  8. Bakersfield

    Address

    The Drive, Mayland, Essex, CM3 6GT

    Telephone

    01621 743551

    maylandpc@btinternet.com

    Mayland

    A large, open site adjacent to Lawling Playing Field which also contains the Memorial Wall. Large car park, enclosed children's play site, developing woodland areas and surfaced paths.

  9. Forever Ink

    Address

    72 Station Rd, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8HF

    Telephone

    01621 783099

    jamie.vallance@sky.com

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Forever Ink covers a wide range of tattoo styles from traditional to custom designs. They also offer body piercings.

  10. Burnham United Reformed Church URC

    Address

    Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8HF

    Telephone

    01621 783393

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Burnham-on-Crouch United Reformed Church (URC) has a modern building in Station Road and meets for worship on Sunday mornings at 10.30am as well as hosting a wide range of groups and events throughout the week, including youth clubs, children's…

  11. All Saints' Church, Creeksea

    Address

    Ferry Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8PQ

    Telephone

    01621 783963

    vera.wadman@allsaintscreeksea.org.uk

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    All Saints' Church at Creeksea lies in an idyllic setting with beautiful views over the River Crouch. The current church building dates from the 1870s although there has been a church on this site since the 13th century.

  12. Rafadoodle's

    Address

    32 High Street, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AA

    Telephone

    01621 927171

    Samuel@rafadoodles.com

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Hello dog lovers!

    Welcome to Rafadoodle's in Burnahm-on-Crouch where you can spoil your furry friend.

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  13. Former Maldon Union Workhouse

    Address

    St Peter's Hospital, Spital Rd, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6EG

    Maldon

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  14. Mens Barbers Ltd

    Address

    40 White Horse Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5QP

    Telephone

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  15. All Saints' Church, Gt Braxted

    Address

    Church Chase, Great Braxted, Essex, CM8 3EW

    Telephone

    01621 819557

    thurstableteamadmin@btinternet.com

    Great Braxted

    The medieval church features a Nave and Chancel from the 12th century and is situated within the 2,000-acre Braxted Park estate. The churchyard is home to the Commonwealth War Grave of Brigadier General Hubert John Du Cane.

  16. Woods & Lanes of Southminster - Walk it Local

    Address

    High Street, Southminster, CM0 7AY

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  17. The Crusty Loaf bakery

    Address

    54 Spital Road, Maldon, CM9 6ED

    Telephone

    01621 854687

    Maldon

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  18. Woodham Mortimer Golf Range

    Address

    Burnham Road, Woodham Mortimer, Essex, CM9 6SR

    Telephone

    01245 222276

    ianwillmoss@gmail.com

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    Address

    The Green, Little Totham, Maldon, CM9 8JG

    Telephone

    01621 891363

    lucy.messent@btinternet.com

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    This small, triangular shaped site is located at the centre of the village. Swings, slide and pond. Pedestrians are advised to take care when crossing the road to this site.

  20. St Peter's Way

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    Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7PW

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