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This is a beautiful linear walk along the River Crouch, using the train service to return to the start. There’s an early opportunity to spot wildlife in the Blue House Farm Nature Reserve, and the expansive views of the river and landscape are breathtaking.This is a moderate walk of around 6.7 miles - on the map, follow the "short cut" route to finish at Althorne station.

 

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

Type:Guided Walking

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

What's Nearby

  1. Facilities include a car park, football pitch, children's play site, and basketball net.…

    0.14 miles away
  2. Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the…

    0.52 miles away
  3. Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the…

    0.58 miles away
  1. This 200 year old church is the only place of worship in North Fambridge.

    0.59 miles away
  2. Fambridge Yacht Haven at North Fambridge is a peaceful retreat for families, rallies and…

    0.77 miles away
  3. Woodstock Farm is a working farm that also offers farm experience days, a petting farm…

    1.21 miles away
  4. Small wooded area with a pond in St Stephens Road. Picnic table and access for walking.…

    1.26 miles away
  5. A small church situated on the edge of the village of Cold Norton.

    1.3 miles away
  6. This 5.5 acre reserve consists of the former Stow Maries Halt on the disused Maldon to…

    1.64 miles away
  7. The parish church of St Mary and St Margaret is Grade II* Listed. The church chancel was…

    1.72 miles away
  8. Well equipped and maintained site in a pleasant setting with views to the north west…

    1.79 miles away
  9. A large, well equipped site in a lovely setting on the edge of the village. Car park,…

    1.91 miles away
  10. Martin's Lane Vineyard specializes in the production of only the finest quality and…

    1.96 miles away
  11. This is a large well equipped rec ground with good access from the surrounding area. Car…

    2.35 miles away
  12. Relax in the beautiful surroundingd of Clayhill Vineyard. Take in the stunning views of…

    2.52 miles away
  13. Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a unique place with a unique history. It is the…

    2.76 miles away
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    Telephone

    01621 854850

    Maldon

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    Telephone

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    01621 742051

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    Telephone

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    Upper Plume school artificial pitch, Fambridge Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB

    Telephone

    01621854477

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    Telephone

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    01621 862960

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    01621 850222

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