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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

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    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…

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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…

    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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  1. Address

    Tinnocks Lane, St Lawrence, Essex, CM0 7NF

    Telephone

    01621 779344

    St Lawrence

    Sailing Club on the south side of the Blackwater River offering full dinghy racing programme and cruiser sailing with full social activities plus canoeing.

  2. Address

    104 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5ET

    Telephone

    01621 853148

    Maldon

    Foulkes Electrical.....Your local Independent Electrical retailer & Euronics Centre, we are able to offer our customers extremely competitive prices, on a huge range of product with Fast Free Local delivery.

  3. Address

    Katonia Avenue, Mayland, Essex, CM3 6AD

    Mayland

    This is a large, well equipped recreation ground with good access for cars and pedestrians.

  4. Address

    Fullbridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LE

    Telephone

    0345 6779459

    Maldon

    Tesco Stores Ltd

  5. Address

    253 Mundon Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6PW

    Maldon

    MacTheatre - Maldon Actors Company was set up in 1995 by professional actors Barrie Jaimeson and Nicola Esson to raise awareness and status of the Arts in the Maldon District. We produce high quality theatre and Arts Events.

    The company became a…

  6. Address

    The Street, Woodham Walter, Essex, CM9 6SA

    Woodham Walter

    This walk starts and finishes in the ancient and attractive village of Woodham Walter. The views across rural Essex are lovely. The terrain is varied, with arable fields, horse paddocks, a nature reserve and woodland.

  7. 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…

  8. Address

    Hackmans Lane, Purleigh, CM3 6RW

    Telephone

    07717 822598

    Purleigh

    Christmas shop with fresh Nordman Fir Christmas trees, decorations and festive essentials.

  9. Address

    North Fambridge Station, Station Road, North Fambridge, CM3 6NP

    North Fambridge

    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 10.2 miles. This is a long and challenging, linear walk along the scenic River Crouch, using the train service to return to the start. The views of the river and landscape are breathtaking and Butts Cliff is an…

  10. 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…

  11. Address

    Ferry Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8PQ

    Telephone

    01621 783963

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    All Saints' Church at Creeksea lies in an idyllic setting with beautiful views over the River Crouch. The current church building dates from the 1870s although there has been a church on this site since the 13th century.

  12. Address

    High House Farm, Old Heath Road, Althorne, CM3 6EW

    Telephone

    07736 276262

    Althorne

    The Althorne Estate is a new vineyard that was planted in 2017 in Althorne. There are five acres of vines producing Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

  13. Address

    Off Mell Road, Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8SE

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Tollesbury

    One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing marsh that is managed as a traditional coastal farm using the Trust's own rare breed livestock to encourage a superb variety of wildlife.

  14. Address

    Church Road, North Fambridge, CM3 6LU

    Telephone

    01621 740370

    North Fambridge

    Fambridge Yacht Haven at North Fambridge is a peaceful retreat for families, rallies and solo-travellers. From fine riverside walks to country pubs and plenty of children's attractions, there's so much to discover! With a direct train line to…

  15. Address

    1 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PB

    Telephone

    020 8090 5048

    Maldon

    We have now opened our own unique gift shop on Maldon High Street, specialising in Star Wars as well as expanding our range to include iconic science fiction and fantasy from film, TV and gaming franchises. 

  16. Address

    Outside All Saints Church, High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PF

    Maldon

    The war memorial in Maldon stands in the High Street outside All Saints Church and is a Grade II Listed white stone cross on a plinth and base, with bronze plaques set into the design. It was designed by Chelmsford Architect Wykeham Chancellor and…

  17. Address

    1-4 Fambridge Yacht Station, Ferry Road, North Fambridge, CM3 6LR

    North Fambridge

    The Boat Shop was started in 1982 in Rainham, Essex, by Ray Watkins and has recently moved to larger premises at Fambridge Yacht Haven, as well as having outlets in Portugal.

    It offers a wide range of Brig inflatables and RIBs. The business is a…

  18. Address

    Jacobs Farm, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4YA

    Telephone

    01621 853395

    Maldon

    Fresh local vegetables and fruit are available from Jacob's Farm Shop in Heybridge, run by J.McCready & Son, a family business based in Heybridge and Tolleshunt Major. The farm shop is especially known for its local apples, including the famous…

  19. Address

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

    Telephone

    01621 840136

    Maldon

    Gentlemen's barber shop in Maldon Essex offering a premium barber service to all. All inclusive time-based fee system - for example, the Full Works includes wash, cut, beard trim and styling.

  20. Address

    173 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HJ

    Telephone

    01621929978

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Grey Soft Furnishings is based in Burnham on Crouch, Essex, and we produce bespoke, made to measure curtains, cushions, blinds and all manner of custom soft furnishings. We now have a shop where you are able to view a large range of fabric books,…

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