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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…

    0.29 miles away
  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…

    0.31 miles away
  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…

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

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  1. Address

    20 High Street, Burham, CM0 8AA

    Telephone

    07804 510374

    Burham

    Turkish barbershop offering a full range of hairdressing services for men and boys. No appointment required.

  2. Address

    Fowler Bros Ltd, Brook Farm, Marsh Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8NA

    Telephone

    01621 782759

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Butcher’s shop selling local beef/lamb/pork. BBQ packs and the speciality Burnham banger.

  3. Address

    89a Washington Road, Maldon, CM9 6JF

    Telephone

    01621 843191

    Maldon

    Tc2 was established in 2000 and Jane and her team have built up a very high and genuine reputation. Our aim for our clients is to advise and work together with them to create and achieve their hair goal. We have a variety of expertise and experience…

  4. Address

    Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

    Maldon

    A prepared area where you can bring your own bowls or petanque set and enjoy a relaxing game.

  5. Address

    Chelmsford Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6PN

    Telephone

    01621 828343

    Purleigh

    The Cellar Shop offers a wide range of wines made from New Hall grapes, starting from £13.50 a bottle. These include Barons Lane White, a crisp, dry, fruit-driven white wine; Barons Lane Red, full of black cherry and bramble fruit and Barons Rose,…

  6. Address

    West Quay, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AS

    Telephone

    01621 782624

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Our club offers a friendly atmosphere, a varied social programme and good facilities. We provide excellent training for our strong junior section. There is competitive Wednesday evening racing for cruisers, day boats and dinghies.

  7. Address

    Cooks Barge Yard, The Hythe, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HN

    Telephone

    01621 857567

    Maldon

    Historic sailing barges ‘Hydrogen’ and ‘Thistle’ are available for regular public cruises and also for private hire for groups up to 50 from a variety of East Coast locations including Maldon and Ipswich.

  8. Address

    Ulting Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QB

    Maldon

    Rickett's Lock and Gates is a Grade II listed site serving watercraft travelling along the River Chelmer, between Chelmsford and Maldon.

    The site was first listed by Historic England in November 1985, and was constructed in around 1797 by engineer…

  9. Address

    Blue House Farm Chase, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6GU

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    North Fambridge

    Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund and many other donors.

  10. Address

    1a High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PB

    Telephone

    01621 927644

    Maldon

    Selling gifts, homeware personalisation and accessories in Maldon High Street. Creating an emporium of gifts. Making anything that one's heart desires. Gifts and homewares with a boho, scandinavian, rustic and contemporary feel.

    Specialising in…

  11. 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.

  12. Address

    West Field car park, North Street, Tillingham, CM0 7TP

    Tillingham

    2.73 miles. This gentle walk lets you explore Tillingham, with its pretty village green lined with weatherboarded cottages, and the wide-open expanses of the surrounding Dengie farmland. There's a historic church to investigate, and two historic…

  13. Address

    Unit 3B, Bentalls Shopping Centre, Colchester Road, Maldon, CM9 4GD

    Telephone

    01621 850590

    Maldon

    The new Heybridge General Store and Post Office also offers stationery, books, news and magazines, essentials, snacks and an off-licence,

  14. Address

    St George’s Close, Heybridge Basin, Essex, CM9 4RZ

    Heybridge Basin

    Lying alongside the sea wall and to the north of the Heybridge Basin's built-up area is the only open space contained within the village and available for public use. There's a popular, well-equipped play area for younger children.

  15. Address

    Saint Lawrence Hill, Steeple, Essex, CM0 7LN

    Telephone

    01621 776203

    Steeple

    This active rural parish church, situated on a hilltop overlooking the Blackwater Estuary provides exhibitions and community activities. Light refreshments available.

  16. Address

    16 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PJ

    Maldon

    Anvil & Ivy makes contemporary jewellery on the premises, with a focus on soft organic form and texture and the finiest materials and gemstones. The collection includes wedding and engagement rings and bridal jewellery, along with gifts and…

  17. Address

    New Moor Farm, Tillingham Road, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7DS

    Telephone

    07703 577523

    Southminster

    Thorogood's asparagus has a reputation for being some of the most delicious in the country, and each year there's a short season when you can buy the freshest possible asparagus straight from the farm.

  18. Address

    Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LE

    Maldon

    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 4.9 miles. 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

  19. Address

    Hester Place, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8SA

    Telephone

    01621 854477

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Small site accessible on foot from Hester Place or The Pippins.
    Enclosed children's play site, kickabout area, basketball net, wildlife area.

  20. Address

    West Maldon Community Centre, Sunbury Way, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6YH

    Telephone

    0300 303 1555

    Maldon

    First Monday of the month. This group is a social get together for unpaid adult carers across the Maldon District. This group is also where carers can come along and speak to a experienced Carers Support Adviser to find out information, advice and…

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Albert Barge on the Chelmer & Blackwater CanalChelmer & Blackwater Navigation, MaldonThis 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.

Maltsters Arms PH HeybridgeMaltsters Arms, MaldonThe Maltsters is run by Kathy and Steve and offers a great friendly atmosphere and a good pint of beer. There is a small patio area at the back which is secluded and is partly sheltered.

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