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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…

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

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  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…

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

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  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.…

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  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…

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  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…

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

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

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

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

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  1. Address

    171 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BS

    Telephone

    07576 549149

    Maldon

    Nail salon specialising in acrylic and gel sculpted extensions, gel polish, polish, glitter toes and nail art.

  2. Address

    1-3 Foundry Lane, Burnham, CM0 8BL

    Telephone

    01621 784072

    Burnham

    Burnham Co-op Foodstore offers a great choice of locally sourced produce on the doorstep. Located on Foundry Lane, we are open seven days a week, stocking a fantastic range of everyday essentials, tasty local treats and great-value deals. Includes…

  3. Address

    Tiptree Road, Great Braxted, Witham, CM8 3EE

    Telephone

    01621 892821

    Great Braxted

    This attractive hilltop site, surrounded by hedges and mature oak trees, offers views towards Witham and the central Essex plain and is now the site of a new playground. Play equipment includes imaginative and accessible play equipment, including…

  4. Address

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

    Telephone

    01621 782105

    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.

  5. Address

    179 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BS

    Telephone

    0333 032 9655

    Maldon

    With state of the art key machines and programming software along with over 4000 key variations in stock Key Station is now ready to serve Maldon & the surrounding areas in cutting domestic and commercial keys as well as cut and program vehicle keys…

  6. Address

    54 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PN

    Telephone

    01621 853916

    Maldon

    Boots chemist shop and pharmacy has a wide range of medicines, vitamins and beauty needs. Prescriptions can be collected here, and flu jabs can be booked.

  7. Address

    11 Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 4PZ

    Telephone

    01621 502225

    Maldon

    With its beautiful ever-changing window display including an array of plants, Dillys has already become an attractive feature of Market Hill. Just off the High Street, in a historic timber-framed building, Dillys offers a complete range of floristry…

  8. Address

    Bradwell Marina, Waterside, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7RB

    Telephone

    01621 776684

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    Residential sailing voyages aboard traditional vessels. Groups of 7 to 16 people, ages 12 years and upwards. No experience necessary.

  9. Address

    Chelmsford Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6PN

    Telephone

    01621 828343

    Purleigh

    New Hall Vineyard is an English Wine Producer with around 50 hectares of vines and is one of the oldest and largest in the country. Wine tasting and purchasing is available in the shop and a self-guided walk is open to explore the vines. Regular…

  10. Address

    16 Edwards Walk, High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PS

    Telephone

    077 1919 6161

    Maldon

    Unisex hairdressing salon with a full range of treatments including cutting, colouring, balayage and men's beard trimming.

  11. Address

    30 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PJ

    Telephone

    01621 927200

    Maldon

    Independent boutique selling women's fashion, lifestyle items and accessories, along with gifts, childrenswear and menswear.

  12. Address

    Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, CM9 5JQ

    Telephone

    07718135276

    Maldon

    From Friday 5 May. Enjoy a fun new fitness class for new mums at Maldon's beautiful Promenade Park with outdoor Buggy Bootcamp. Begin your postnatal fitness journey in a fun, friendly atmosphere with other mums and babies/toddlers. Classes taught by…

  13. Address

    Howe Green Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6PZ

    Telephone

    07449895053

    Purleigh

    Over the last 15 years, Maldon and District Air Rifle Club has become the premier air gun shooting club in the South East of England.

    Members have access to the site 365 days a year, from dawn until dusk. With only an annual membership to pay,…

  14. Address

    High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4QE

    Telephone

    01621 853470

    Maldon

    Our doors are open to everybody of all faiths – all are welcome in this house. Come along to one (or more) of our services or any of the many events held in this beautiful old building. We guarantee you a warm and friendly reception.

  15. Address

    Hockley Meadows, Hockley Lane, Bradwell-on-Sea, CM0 7PZ

    Telephone

    01621 776074

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    A new craft gin distillery in Bradwell-on-Sea is creating fine gins with a selection of the best botanicals, including juniper berries from Italy and angelica root, lemon, orange and rose petals. On The Wall Distillery is home to the N653 gin with…

  16. Address

    12 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PJ

    Telephone

    01621 854685

    Maldon

    Super Natural is a newly refurbished boutique in a historic, timber-framed 16th century Listed building at the top of Maldon High Street. The shop specialises in ladies clothing for all occasions, jewellery, women's accessories and a wide range of…

  17. 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.

  18. Address

    Sea-Change Sailing Trust, Downs Road Boatyard, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HG

    Telephone

    01621840982

    Maldon

    Sea-Change provides residential opportunities for young people and vulnerable adults to learn and develop in a unique environment. By living and working together aboard a traditional sailing vessel they participate in a wide range of life skills and…

  19. Address

    12 Station Road, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, CM0 8PJ

    Telephone

    01621 786 503

    Burnham on Crouch

    What would you do if you were handed the keys to your own hotel for a night? Invite all your friends for a big dinner party, play the bartender, sip cocktails, snoop around the rooms, have the spa to yourselves… but here’s the catch… you’ve got to…

  20. Address

    16 King's Head Centre, 38 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PN

    Maldon

    Welcome to LunaBlue Interiors, a place for quirky home decor and upcycled furniture! All products are hand made, hand painted and made with love. We are passionate about inspiring customers to be creative with your interiors and therefore all…

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