Skip To Main Content

You are here: Things to Do > Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation

Albert Barge on the Chelmer & Blackwater Canal

Book Tickets Online

About

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.

Visit the website for more information

Map & Directions

Open in Maps

View Map and What's Nearby

Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation

Type:Canal

Paper Mill Office, CM9 4RY

Website

Tel: 01245 226245

What's Nearby

  1. Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation Canal

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

    0 miles away
  2. Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation Sea Lock

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

    0.02 miles away
  3. Sir William Arnold Lifeboat Experience

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

    0.03 miles away
  1. St George's Church

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

    0.25 miles away
  2. St George's Field & Playground

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

    0.31 miles away
  3. Statue of Byrhtnoth

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

    0.46 miles away
  4. Model Boating Lake / Crabbing Lake

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

    0.58 miles away
  5. World War Two Avenue of Remembrance

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

    0.62 miles away
  6. Maldon Promenade Park Beach Huts

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

    0.69 miles away
  7. The Deckchair Hut

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

    0.69 miles away
  8. Northey Island

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

    0.7 miles away
  9. Maldon Splash Park

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

    Located in the…

    0.73 miles away
  10. Drapers Farm

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

    0.75 miles away
  11. Maldon Promenade Zoo

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

    0.78 miles away
  12. Maldon and Cuijk Twinning Link Sculpture

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

    0.8 miles away
  13. Millennium Wood

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

    0.83 miles away
Previous Next
More

Number of results:

Number of results: 583

, currently showing 461 to 480.

  1. Tolleshunt D'Arcy Recreation Field

    Address

    Tollesbury Road, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Maldon, CM9 8UB

    Telephone

    07483 325853

    clerk@tolleshuntdarcypc.org

    Tolleshunt D'Arcy

    This is a large open site on the edge of the village with views to the south towards the Blackwater Estuary. There is an outdoor gym consisting of twelve exercise stations including a cross trainer, leg press and sit up bench.

  2. H.E Creative

    Address

    23 High St, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AG

    Telephone

    +447487707201

    hello@hecreative.com

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    RETRO ILLUSTRATION AND BRANDING WITH A PUNK ROCK AESTHETIC

  3. The Clockwork Hotel

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01621 786 503

    info@clockworkhotel.co.uk

    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…

  4. Barnardo's

    Address

    50a High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PN

    Telephone

    01621 859808

    Maldon

    Barnardo's shops are a great place for the community to donate their unwanted items as well as shop for quality goods at fantastic value.

  5. Unforgettables

    Address

    160 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HJ

    Telephone

    07736 012091

    unforgettables79@aol.com

    Burnham

    Unforgettables offers a range of balloons, cards and gifts plus balloon art including arches, columns and bouquets for those very special occasions

  6. St Cuthberts RC Church

    Address

    40 Chapel Rd, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8JA

    Telephone

    01621 852259

    maldon@brcdt.org

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Burnham's Roman Catholic church of St Cuthbert was built in 1911 in the Early English style in red brick, comprised a small, aisle-less nave and chancel.

  7. Stone Sailing Club

    Address

    Tinnocks Lane, St Lawrence, Essex, CM0 7NF

    Telephone

    01621 779344

    contactus@stonesailingclub.org.uk

    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.

  8. Beeleigh Falls

    Address

    Beeleigh Falls, Maldon Road, Beeleigh, Essex, CM9 6QA

    essex@waterways.org.uk

    Beeleigh

    Beeleigh Falls is home to a series of water falls, locks and weirs on the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation.

  9. Yours In Sport

    Address

    39 High street, Maldon, CM9 5PF

    Telephone

    01621 853065

    Sales@sportgb.co.uk

    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…

  10. Phoenix

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01621 840870

    phoenixofcoggeshall@live.co.uk

    Maldon

    Phoenix stocks an eclectic range of women's clothes & accessories for all ages, sizes 8-20. We offer affordable fashion collections from a vast range of designers, There are stylish dresses for that special occasion as well as funky tops and tunics…

  11. Crouch Valley: North Fambridge to Althorne - Self-Guided Walk No. 7.3

    Address

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

    tourism@maldon.gov.uk

    North Fambridge

    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 6.7 miles. This is a beautiful linear walk along the River Crouch, using the train service to return to the start. The expansive views of the river and landscape are breathtaking. On the map, follow the "short cut"…

  12. St Stephens Church

    Address

    St Stephen's Road, Cold Norton, Essex, CM3 6NP

    Telephone

    01621 742947

    sandra.manley@btinternet.com

    Cold Norton

    A small church situated on the edge of the village of Cold Norton.

  13. JB Beauty

    Address

    Unit E Wenlock Way, Maldon, CM9 5AD

    Telephone

    01621 855444

    info@jb-beauty.com

    Maldon

    JB Salon offers a wide range of beauty and aesthetic treatments for men and women, such as waxing (including intimate areas), facials, spray tans, brow treatments, eyelash tinting and extensions, manicures and pedicures, acrylic nails and nail art…

  14. Coes

    Address

    61 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PF

    Telephone

    01621 850540

    maldon@coes.co.uk

    Maldon

    Coes stocks everything that a gentleman could require to complete his wardrobe. From shoes, suits, trousers and coats to hats, pullovers and shirts. We have a choice of menswear that is comprehensive and in many cases exclusive. There is a larger…

  15. Sofia's Boutique

    Address

    61A High Street, Burnham, CM0 8AH

    Telephone

    01621 782771

    Burnham

    Sofia’s Boutique opened in October2021 and is named after the daughter of owners Vas and Kalitsa Elia – Sofia Elia. The store aims to offer residents a range of high-quality items at affordable prices. It contains two rooms with racks of clothes…

  16. Maldon And District Air Rifle Club

    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,…

  17. Chigborough Pottery Painting Studio

    Address

    2 Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4RE

    Telephone

    07702244440

    chigboroughfarm@gmail.com

    Heybridge

    Pottery Painting Studio available for single family bookings only. Please text 07702244440 if you would like to book.

  18. Boatshed Essex International Yacht Brokers

    Address

    Church Road, North Fambridge, North Fambridge, CM3 6LU

    Telephone

    01621 744842

    boats@boatshedessex.com

    North Fambridge

    Boatshed is one of the world's largest yacht brokerage groups in the world, specialising in the sale and purchase of second-hand sail and motor boats. It prides itself on giving potential buyers the most complete and accurate picture of the boat…

  19. British Heart Foundation

    Address

    75A High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5EP

    Telephone

    01621 841638

    Maldon

    At the British Heart Foundation charity shop you will find a great range of preloved items and new items, from clothing, shoes and accessories to books, toys and homeware. We also have greetings cards for all occasions, pin badges and small gifts.…

  20. Pamper Me Pretty

    Address

    Unit 5, The Kings Head Centre, 38 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PN

    Telephone

    01621 927102

    Info@pampermeprettyparties.co.uk

    Maldon

    Pamper me Pretty offers a dedicated space for children to have a luxury pamper party. With a custom built stylish pamper room it is the perfect location for an unforgettable experience.

Related

ulting wick open garden Ulting Wick Gardens, MaldonInspirational private garden open for charity.

Ulting church and Chelmer & Blackwater CanalAll Saints' Church, Ulting, MaldonAll Saints Church stands in a picturesque setting on the River Chelmer. It is Grade II* Listed and was built in 1150, with a barrel vaulted chancel roof. There is a Commonwealth War Grave in the churchyard.

Beeleigh Steam MillBeeleigh Steam Mill, MaldonBy appointment. Beeleigh mill was a large flour mill on the river Chelmer near Maldon, Essex. It had two water wheels driving 10 stones (later 12), to which was added a separate building which housed a steam-powered beam engine driving five millstones. The main building housing the water-powered…

Heybridge Basin village signHeybridge Basin, MaldonHeybridge Basin is popular with both local residents and visitors alike, and is an excellent place to enjoy a leisurely day with family and friends.

Beeleigh Abbey GardensBeeleigh Abbey Gardens, MaldonThree acres of riverside gardens in a picturesque and historic setting dating from the 13th century

Heybridge Basin sea lock from the air, Aerial EssexBeeleigh Falls & Heybridge Basin - Self-Guided Walk No. 1.7, MaldonSALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 7.25 miles. This most enjoyable waterside walk provides the perfect introduction to Maldon’s countryside and riverside, including the scenic Beeleigh Falls and the seawall beside the Blackwater Estuary.

Hoe Mill Lock Camping Site SignHoe Mill Lock, MaldonHoe Mill Lock is an active set of locks and gates serving the River Chelmer between the County Town of Chelmsford, and historic maritime town of Maldon. Hoe Mill Lock is best known for its campsite and makes an excellent base for canoeing the River Chelmer, or walk a mile or so along the towpath…

Bentalls building, HeybridgeChelmer & Blackwater Navigation Heritage Walk - Self-Guided Walk No. 1.4, MaldonSALTMARSH 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

Beeleigh Weir at low waterBeeleigh Falls, MaldonBeeleigh Falls is home to a series of water falls, locks and weirs on the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation.

Sea lock from above, captured by Aerial EssexChelmer & Blackwater Navigation Sea Lock, MaldonHeybridge Basin's famous sea lock links the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation to the Blackwater Estuary and would once have enabled smaller boats to enter and exit the canal and travel around the coastline. Today it is can still be used by suitable vessels (when the tide is right), but only if the…

© Maldon District Council 2024. All Rights Reserved