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This 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.

Available for recreational boating, canoeing and paddle-boarding with a 14 mile tow path walk alongside . Boat trips operate from Paper Mill Lock and Heybridge Basin

Recreational moorings available on the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation at Heybridge Basin, Hoe Mill Lock, Paper Mill Lock, Sandford Lock and Springfield Basin. For short term visitor moorings contact Heybridge Lock Keeper 07712 079764

Operated by Essex Waterways Ltd for public benefit, volunteers welcomed.

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Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation

Type:Canal

Paper Mill Office, CM9 4RY

Tel: 01245 226245

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  1. This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county…

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  2. Heybridge Basin's famous sea lock links the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation to the…

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  3. Now moored permanently in Heybridge Basin, Maldon, Essex, the Sir William Arnold lifeboat…

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  1. The little church building behind the bus shelter in Heybridge Basin began life during…

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  2. Lying alongside the sea wall and to the north of the Heybridge Basin's built-up area is…

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  3. One of the highlights of a walk around Promenade Park is to walk along the extension,…

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  4. The small lake at Promenade Park is perfect for model boating, and is regularly used by…

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  5. The World War Two Avenue of Remembrance at Promenade Park, beginning close to the boating…

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  6. Maldon's Promenade Park Beach Huts are located in the valley, with the Splash Park and…

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  7. The Deckchair Hut, operated by The Maldon Deckchair Company is offering deckchair hire at…

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  8. Northey is an island in the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, connected to the mainland by a…

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  9. Welcome to Maldon Splash Park, Essex's favourite children's water park!

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  10. A large sports ground with associated sports pavilion and changing rooms. It is the home…

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  11. The Maldon Promenade Zoo is home to over 70 species of animals when we are open (please…

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  12. The Twinning Link sculpture was placed in Promenade Park in 1991 to celebrate the 22nd…

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  13. Millenium Wood is an extension of Promenade Park & is a wildlife area consisting of…

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  1. Address

    The Lock House, Heybridge Basin, CM9 4RY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7712 079764

    Heybridge Basin

    This 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.

  2. Address

    Bradwell Waterside, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7QY

    Telephone

    01621 776256

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    Get on the water with Essex Outdoors and experience a day out with a difference on board a high speed RIB powerboat on the River Blackwater Estuary. Whether you want to learn the ropes and try your hand at helming or simply sit back, relax and enjoy…

  3. 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.

  4. Address

    Birchwood Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6PR

    Telephone

    01621 828231

    Purleigh

    Small and friendly yard catering for all riders whether novice or experienced, either riding for fun or working for exams. Fully licenced and five star.

  5. Address

    Quay House, Bradwell-On-Sea, CM0 7QX

    Telephone

    01920 438403

    Bradwell-On-Sea

    Our aim is to promote and advance the enjoyment of sailing and in our case that of cruising as we do not have a junior or dinghy section.

  6. Address

    Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7PW

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    The St Peter’s Way is a 45 mile walk meandering through the countryside of Essex, from Chipping Ongar to the ancient chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall at Bradwell on Sea.

  7. Address

    39 High street, Maldon, CM9 5PF

    Telephone

    01621 853065

    Maldon

    Yours in Sport in Maldon High Street offers a wide range of clothing, footwear and equipment for a variety of sports, as well as school uniform for local primary schools and school sportswear. You will find everything you need to support a healthy…

  8. Address

    The Sail Loft, Buckingham Square, The Quay, Burnham, CM0 8AS

    Telephone

    01621 786413

    The Quay, Burnham

    The company is 15 years old and was started by one of the partners as a marine safety company providing safety management at huge sailing events including youth sailing nationals, round the world yacht race starts, yacht events such as the Little…

  9. Address

    Scarr Cottage, Stow Maries, Essex, CM3 6SB

    Telephone

    01621 828903

    Stow Maries

    Martin's Lane Vineyard specializes in the production of only the finest quality and ripest grapes to produce the very best in English wines.

  10. Address

    75 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BS

    Telephone

    01621 502659

    Maldon

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

  11. Address

    River Blackwater, West Mersea

    Telephone

    07938 273739

    West Mersea

    Estuary Rib Tours is a family run business that provides boat trips starting from Mersea Island to enjoy the Blackwater Estuary, often stopping for lunch in Bradwell-on-Sea. The tours are on our 8m Cobra Rib, ‘Hi Fizz’, which carries up to 8 guests…

  12. 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.

  13. Address

    Wharf Road, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4QY

    Telephone

    07514 431399

    Heybridge

    A small club with simple facilities and low membership costs catering for a mix of small craft. Most sailing is informal but several organised events are held each year.

  14. Address

    167 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HJ

    Telephone

    01621 770029

    Burnham

    Quayside Wines is a local off-license offering a large selection of beers, wines and spirits, including unusual gins and liqueurs.

  15. Address

    60A Victoria Rd, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HF

    Telephone

    01621 852259

    Maldon

    The Assumption of Our Lady Roman Catholic Church in Maldon was opened in 1925, replacing a temporary place of worship that had been set up in and old converted Forge in Silver Street.

  16. 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.

  17. Address

    Hythe Quay, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HR

    Telephone

    07840 862685

    Maldon

    Experience the pleasure and excitement of sailing on a historic Thames sailing barge.

    The Thames Sailing Barge Trust, a registered charity which owns the sailing barges Pudge and Centaur.

    To view and book our trips visit www.bargetrust…

  18. Address

    Woodrolfe Hard, Tollesbury, Maldon, CM9 8SE

    Telephone

    01621 869039

    Tollesbury

    Woodup Pool open-air lido is a tidal salt water amenity pool with an area of sand at one end. Children should be supervised at all times as there are no lifeguards in attendance. During the summer months a portable toilet is provided.

  19. Address

    off Devonshire Road, Southminster, CM0 7AW

    Telephone

    01621 773868

    Southminster

    This site was created in 2002 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. It is developing into a mixed deciduous woodland, with a network of paths which are interspersed with beautifully carved wooden sculptures of various…

  20. Address

    Mountains Road, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8BY

    Telephone

    01621 891215

    Maldon

    Mixed working farm that grows soft fruits and cereals and keeps livestock, including Christmas turkeys, with traditional "pick your own" available from around mid-June to mid-July, depending on the weather. Strawberries and raspberries are available…

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