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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…

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

    0.4 miles away
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  1. Address

    Unit D Wenlock Way, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5AD

    Telephone

    0780 3957620

    Maldon

    Men's hairdresser and barber offering a full range of hair cutting and treatments.

  2. Address

    Maldon Mill, Station Road, Maldon, CM9 4LQ

    Maldon

    Maldon Wheat Mill is a familiar visual landmark along the banks of the Blackwater Estuary, where a mill has stood since 1896. Owned by Carr's Flour, the Maldon mill is the smallest and most flexible of the Carr’s flour mills.

  3. Address

    Lock Hill, Heybridge Basin, CM9 4RX

    Telephone

    020 8168 5202

    Heybridge Basin

    Now moored permanently in Heybridge Basin, Maldon, Essex, the Sir William Arnold lifeboat is a 52ft Arun class lifeboat that was built in 1973 and served all her lifesaving career at St Peter Port in Guernsey. During her career, the lifeboat went on…

  4. Address

    99 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HR

    Telephone

    01621 778537

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Offering the opportunity to play bowls in Burnham-on-Crouch, Burnham Hillside Bowls Club welcomes applications from new members to join.

  5. Address

    High Street, Burnham, CM0 8AG

    Burnham

    Burnham’s war memorial remembers 98 local soldiers who died in the First World War, and 27 soldiers and 10 civilians who died in the Second World War. The pale stone obelisk, which looks out over the estuary, was designed by the renowned architect R…

  6. Address

    Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, CM9 5JQ

    Maldon

    The Deckchair Hut, operated by The Maldon Deckchair Company is offering deckchair hire at Promenade Park - sit in comfort to watch the children play, the barges sail by or simply soak up the sunshine or enjoy a picnic.

    Deckchairs have to be booked…

  7. Address

    132 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HQ

    Telephone

    01621 782026

    Burnham

    Friendly, modern unisex hair salon that has bright young employees, a friendly atmosphere and good prices.

  8. Address

    Junction of Main Road and Station Road, Althorne, CM3 6DB

    Althorne

    Althorne's unusual war memorial is in the form of a traditional, decorative lychgate, framed in oak, with a pitched roof covered with clay tiles. It was designed by local artist Walter Savage Cooper and built after World War 1. A metal plaque…

  9. Address

    162 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HJ

    Telephone

    07534 090421

    Burnham

    Professional men's hairdressing, barber for men and boys by Sarah Mitchell. Hair and beard products available to purchase.

  10. Address

    15 Spital Road, Maldon, CM9 6DY

    Telephone

    07553 209706

    Maldon

    The Tolleyshop is a friendly off-licence and convenience store stocking a wide range of wine, beer and spirits, along with milk and groceries.

  11. Address

    Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

    Maldon

    Maldon Bowling Club is a friendly and progressive club situated near The Promenade in the Blackwater town of Maldon in Essex. We have a playing membership of approximately 70 with approximately 20 social & honorary members. Bowling abilities range…

  12. Address

    6 King Georges Place, High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BZ

    Telephone

    01621 928063

    Maldon

    Welcome, my name is Faye and the reason behind my boutique is that I feel I have an eye for the stylish woman. I pride myself on the fact that my boutique offers a personal service, helping you to choose from a wide range of ladies fashions,…

  13. Address

    Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ

    Telephone

    01621 859365

    Maldon

    The original modest chapel on this site was replaced by this handsome building in 1801. This was as a result of the popularity of the resident preacher Reverend Joseph Billio. His enthusiasm and inspirational energy had caused the congregation to…

  14. Address

    130 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HQ

    Telephone

    07957708493

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Beautiful nail art for every occasion, along with a range of other aesthetic treatments and training in nail techniques.

  15. Address

    The Yacht harbour, Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8SE

    Telephone

    01621 869202

    Tollesbury

    Tollesbury Marina is set in the heart of the East Coast on the mouth of the River Blackwater, gateway to the rivers and creeks of Essex and Suffolk.

  16. Address

    24 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM94PJ

    Telephone

    07957 856242

    Maldon

    Until December 31. Salty Dogs pop-up Christmas shop showcases the work of local artists in the Maldon area. Organised by photographer Den Phillips, you will also find gifts, cards, calendars and much more in store.

  17. Address

    Keelings Road, Dengie, Essex, CM0 7UH

    Telephone

    01621 779620

    Dengie

    St James, Dengie is a small parish church serving the rural villages of Asheldham and Dengie. The Grade II listed church building dates back to the 14th century, but the Nave walls may be even earlier from Saxon times, and remains of Roman bricks…

  18. Address

    153 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BS

    Telephone

    07534 511729

    Maldon

    Fully qualified and insured beautician with more than 10 years' experience. This beauty salon focues on Russian/individual eyelash extensions and makeup application, along with bridal and prom make-up, hair and aesthetic treatments.

  19. 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…

  20. Address

    160 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BX

    Telephone

    01621 927110

    Maldon

    Borough Flooring & Home, previously known as Borough Carpets, stocks all kinds of flooring for both residential and corporate premises. From luxury carpets to hard-wearing carpet tiles, vinyl and laminate to wood floors, the choice is vast. The…

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