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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. The towpath then reaches the sea lock at Heybridge Basin, before returning to Maldon via the seawall along banks of the River Blackwater. There are lovely views of Maldon’s historic waterfront from the seawall.

View this route on OS Maps: Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation - Heybridge Basin (ordnancesurvey.co.uk)

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Routes

  • Accessibility of route - Easy – level walk, with some muddy stretches after rain, so stout walking shoes/boots recommended
  • Circular Route
  • Countryside
  • Easy Route
  • Length of route (miles) - 4.9
  • Typical duration of route - 2hrs

Map & Directions

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

Type:Guided Walking

Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LE

What's Nearby

  1. Part of the site is accessible via a boardwalk from the footpath leading to the bridge…

    0.12 miles away
  2. Fullbridge Evangelical Church has been on its present site since 1937, and has its…

    0.13 miles away
  3. The site boasts one of the largest and best equipped children's play sites in the Maldon…

    0.14 miles away
  1. Maldon East and Heybridge railway station served the town of Maldon and nearby village…

    0.26 miles away
  2. This Grade II Listed private home (not open to the public) was built in 1880 as a mansion…

    0.28 miles away
  3. An award winning collection of British military artefacts from the English Civil War to…

    0.29 miles away
  4. Our doors are open to everybody of all faiths – all are welcome in this house. Come…

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  5. The original modest chapel on this site was replaced by this handsome building in 1801.…

    0.31 miles away
  6. Founded in 1704 this historic library still houses Thomas Plume’s books and his small…

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  7. The Maeldune Heritage Centre, set in the beautiful old St Peter's Church, is one of…

    0.32 miles away
  8. This 15th Century former manorial home houses a unique brick spiral staircase, a Georgian…

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  9. The war memorial in Maldon stands in the High Street outside All Saints Church and is a…

    0.33 miles away
  10. Consists of meadow, rank vegetation, scrub trees, wet ditches and open water. A man-made…

    0.34 miles away
  11. This attractive site was formerly part of a garden & was donated to Maldon Town Council…

    0.36 miles away
  12. It is an old garden site and suffered a period of neglect but is now being cared for by…

    0.39 miles away
  13. Maldon’s Quaker Meeting House was built in 1821. It comprises two separate rooms;…

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    Belvedere Road and Coronation Road, Burnham-on-Crouch

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  2. Address

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    Maldon

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  3. Address

    The Martial Arts Centre, 4a Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 4PZ

    Telephone

    01277 262 800

    Maldon

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  4. Address

    75 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BS

    Telephone

    01621 502659

    Maldon

    Tanning salon that also offers tooth whitening, spray tans, aesthetic treatments and nails.

  5. Address

    54 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PN

    Telephone

    01621 853916

    Maldon

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  6. Address

    70 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5ET

    Telephone

    01621 928 107

    Maldon

    Charity shop selling good-quality women's, mens' and children's clothes, along with china, collectibles, jewellery, housewares, accessories, shoes, books and more.

  7. Address

    34 Quest Place, Maldon, Essex, CM9 3AG

    Telephone

    07784 194400

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    Telephone

    01621 892721

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  9. Address

    Burnham Road, Summerhill, Althorne, Essex, CM3 6BX

    Telephone

    01621 744825

    Althorne

    Large recreation ground with adjacent wooded area. Car park, hall, two football pitches, tennis court, children's play eqpt.

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    Northey Cottage, Northey Island, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6PP

    Maldon

    Northey is an island in the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, connected to the mainland by a causeway that is covered by the tide twice every day. It is a Site of special scientific interest with a large area of undisturbed Saltmarsh. It is also the site…

  11. Address

    Maldon Road, Goldhanger, CM9 8BQ

    Telephone

    01621 788162

    Goldhanger

    Gardneners Farm stocks fresh free-range and rare breed meat reared on the farm, produce and food products including refill olive oils and vinegars, chutneys and sauces, cheese and eggs. Enjoy a hot pie or coffee and cake while you're there.

  12. Address

    Church Street, Tollesbury, CM9 8QJ

    Telephone

    07908 776750

    Tollesbury

    St Mary the Virgin is a beautiful Grade II* Listed church in the village of Tollesbury. The nave and part of the tower date back to the 11th century and incorporate reused Roman bricks and tiles. Inside there is an interesting font and brass and the…

  13. 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…

  14. Address

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

    Burnham-on-Crouch

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    Church Rd, Ulting, Essex, CM9 6QU

    Telephone

    01245 380958

    Ulting

    All Saints Church stands in a picturesque setting on the River Chelmer. It is Grade II* Listed and was built in 1150, with a barrel vaulted chancel roof. There is a Commonwealth War Grave in the churchyard.

  16. Address

    159 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5BS

    Telephone

    01621 854588

    Maldon

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    Southfield Way, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7RE

    Telephone

    01621 854477

    Southminster

    Orchard Meadows consists of five adjoining meadows, each surrounded by hedges. The central meadow contains the remains of an old orchard with apple, pear, plum and walnut trees.

  18. Address

    1 High Street, Burnham, CM0 8AG

    Telephone

    01621 784993

    Burnham

    Branded women's fashion, including high-fashion evening dresses, daywear and leisure wear from Miau by Clara Rotescu. Also gifts and accessories, kids' fashion, men's accessories, scented candles and more.

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    Braxted Bakery, Little Braxted Lane, Little Braxted, CM8 3ET

    Little Braxted

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    104 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5ET

    Telephone

    01621 853148

    Maldon

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