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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

Type:Canal

Paper Mill Office, CM9 4RY

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Tel: 01245 226245

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  1. Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation Sea Lock

    Heybridge Basin's famous sea lock links the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation to the…

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  2. Sir William Arnold Lifeboat Experience

    Now moored permanently in Heybridge Basin, Maldon, Essex, the Sir William Arnold lifeboat…

    0.03 miles away
  3. St George's Church

    The little church building behind the bus shelter in Heybridge Basin began life during…

    0.25 miles away
  1. St George's Field & Playground

    Lying alongside the sea wall and to the north of the Heybridge Basin's built-up area is…

    0.31 miles away
  2. Statue of Byrhtnoth

    One of the highlights of a walk around Promenade Park is to walk along the extension,…

    0.46 miles away
  3. Model Boating Lake / Crabbing Lake

    The small lake at Promenade Park is perfect for model boating, and is regularly used by…

    0.58 miles away
  4. World War Two Avenue of Remembrance

    The World War Two Avenue of Remembrance at Promenade Park, beginning close to the boating…

    0.62 miles away
  5. Maldon Promenade Park Beach Huts

    Maldon's Promenade Park Beach Huts are located in the valley, with the Splash Park and…

    0.69 miles away
  6. The Deckchair Hut

    The Deckchair Hut, operated by The Maldon Deckchair Company is offering deckchair hire at…

    0.69 miles away
  7. Northey Island

    Northey is an island in the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, connected to the mainland by a…

    0.7 miles away
  8. Maldon Splash Park

    Welcome to Maldon Splash Park, Essex's favourite children's water park!

    Located in the…

    0.73 miles away
  9. Drapers Farm

    A large sports ground with associated sports pavilion and changing rooms. It is the home…

    0.75 miles away
  10. Maldon Promenade Zoo

    The Maldon Promenade Zoo is home to over 70 species of animals when we are open (please…

    0.78 miles away
  11. Maldon and Cuijk Twinning Link Sculpture

    The Twinning Link sculpture was placed in Promenade Park in 1991 to celebrate the 22nd…

    0.8 miles away
  12. Millennium Wood

    Millenium Wood is an extension of Promenade Park & is a wildlife area consisting of…

    0.83 miles away
  13. Hythe Quay

    For well over a thousand years, Hythe Quay has been the home to Maldon's maritime…

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    Address

    Hackman's Lane, Purleigh, CM3 6RN

    Telephone

    01245 329358

    info@stowmaries.org.uk

    Purleigh

    Every Friday. Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is opening up its peaceful wildlife walk for well-behaved dogs and their owners every Friday. There is free entry to the walk and visitors and their four-legged friends are welcome to buy lunch or other…

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    Address

    1-3 Foundry Lane, Burnham, CM0 8BL

    Telephone

    01621 784072

    Burnham

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    Address

    Woodside, Mundon, Maldon, CM9 6PD

    Telephone

    01621 850826

    annhutchison1@yahoo.co.uk

    Mundon

    One of the last areas of surviving ancient woodland in the Dengie peninsular. The dominant tree species are oak and ash. Although there is something of interest to see all year round, the best time to visit is early morning in the spring.

  4. Goldhanger Parish Field

    Address

    Fish Street, Goldhanger, Maldon, CM9 8AU

    Telephone

    01621 860265

    vysian.banyard@hotmail.com

    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.

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    Address

    Butt Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HD

    Telephone

    07768 086248

    Maldon

    We are a friendly bunch of people who take seriously our responsibility to seek first the Kingdom of God.

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    Address

    Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4RE

    Telephone

    07903827736

    chigboroughfarm@gmail.com

    Heybridge

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

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    Address

    Online gallery, Maldon, CM9 5BX

    Telephone

    07970 605361

    angeliquehartigan@gmail.com

    Maldon

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    Address

    50a High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PN

    Telephone

    01621 859808

    Maldon

    Barnardo's shops are a great place for the community to donate their unwanted items as well as shop for quality goods at fantastic value.

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    Address

    Woodham Mortimer Hall, Maldon Road, Woodham Mortimer, CM9 6SN

    Woodham Mortimer

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    Address

    Various locations:, Burnham Yacht Harbour in Foundry Lane, Belvedere Road and Coronation Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8BL

    Belvedere Road and Coronation Road, Burnham-on-Crouch

    If you walk around Burnham-on-Crouch look out for the three large buoys that now decorate the street scene. These historic buoys were once out in the water of the Crouch estuary, helping to guide ships safetly home, but when they were replaced at…

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    Address

    153 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BS

    Telephone

    07534 511729

    Maldon

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  12. Ascension Hair

    Address

    37a High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PF

    Telephone

    01621 852000

    Maldon

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  13. The Vape Hut

    Address

    Brights Path, 63 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5EP

    Telephone

    01621 927631

    thevapehutmaldon@gmail.com

    Maldon

    Established in 2016, The Vape Hut is a family owned and run shop specialising in all things vaping. Our mission is simple, to create an environment for everyone to come and talk to us on a one to one basis so that they may come away with the right…

  14. The Dog Salon

    Address

    153 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HJ

    Telephone

    01621 786444

    molliemae007@gmail.com

    Burnham

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  15. My Healthy Indian

    Address

    Burnham Road, Latchingdon, Essex, CM3 6EZ

    Telephone

    0754504124

    heena@myhealthyindian.com

    Latchingdon

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  16. Block Builders Construction Club

    Address

    Burnham Library, 103 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HQ

    Telephone

    0345 603 7628

    burnham.library@essex.gov.uk

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Come along to our Block Builders Construction Club and use your imagination to get creative.
    All work will be on display until the following session. Free event no need to book.

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    Address

    Fullbridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LE

    Telephone

    0345 6779459

    Maldon

    Tesco Stores Ltd

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    Address

    132 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BX

    Telephone

    07496 375407

    Maldon

    Barber shop providing cuts and beard trimming for men and boys.

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    Address

    Bath Place Wharf, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5GU

    Telephone

    07597 094233

    info@frangipanisup.com

    Maldon

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  20. Anvil & Ivy Jewellery

    Address

    16 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PJ

    sophie@anvilandivy.co.uk

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