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A voyage of real ale discovery along the scenic Crouch Valley railway line from Wickford to Southminster in the heart of the Dengie Peninsula.

Explore brewery tap rooms, micropubs and several traditional pubs on the way.You will also pass through historic towns, maritime villages, wildlife reserves and picturesque views on the Crouch Estuary.

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Crouch Valley Rail Ale Trail

Type:Walking Route

Southminster Railway Station, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7EG

What's Nearby

  1. One of the largest and best equipped parish fields in the Maldon District, this open,…

    0.14 miles away
  2. Brewery offering guided tours and Taproom and Kitchen serving our ales, ciders and lager…

    0.15 miles away
  3. Parts of this historic parish church are nearly 1000 years old, dating back to about 1100…

    0.22 miles away
  1. Southminster War Memorial is a 2.4m obelisk in the grounds of St Leonard's Church,…

    0.22 miles away
  2. The cemetery includes two Commonwealth War Graves. Private E Chinnery of the Middlesex…

    0.34 miles away
  3. Orchard Meadows consists of five adjoining meadows, each surrounded by hedges. The…

    0.55 miles away
  4. This site was created in 2002 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Queen…

    0.67 miles away
  5. Seasons Wood consists mainly of hawthorn & blackthorn scrub. To the northern end of the…

    0.75 miles away
  6. Extensive working railway museum including locomotives, carriages, wagons, historic…

    1.48 miles away
  7. The Althorne Estate is a new vineyard that was planted in 2017 in Althorne. There are…

    1.65 miles away
  8. Affectionately known as St Mary's, there has been a church on this site since 1155,…

    1.8 miles away
  9. The Dengie National Nature Reserve is a large and remote area of tidal mudflat and…

    1.94 miles away
  10. Small site accessible on foot from Hester Place or The Pippins.
    Enclosed children's…

    2.06 miles away
  11. St James, Dengie is a small parish church serving the rural villages of Asheldham and…

    2.14 miles away
  12. What would you do if you were handed the keys to your own hotel for a night? Invite all…

    2.19 miles away
  13. This park is comprised of mown grassland with a large number of mature trees of different…

    2.21 miles away
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  1. Address

    Church Street, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Essex, CM9 8TS

    Tolleshunt D'Arcy

    St Nicholas Church is Grade I listed. Its churchyard extension, a little way up the road, has three Commonwealth War Graves.

  2. Address

    100 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5ET

    Telephone

    01621 841790

    Maldon

    Part of The Edinburgh Woollen Mill group, Peacocks were founded in 1884 and now have more than 400 stores located all around the UK.

  3. Address

    Elizabeth Way, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4TG

    Telephone

    01621 852471

    Heybridge

    A small children's play area accessible from Elizabeth Way and the Elms Farm development.

  4. Address

    Woodrolfe Road Car Park, Tollesbury, CM9 8SE

    Tollesbury

    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3.4 miles. This spectacular walk explores the historic village of Tollesbury with its bustling marina, historic lightvessel and interesting centre. Passing wildlife-rich saltmarshes, traditional sail lofts, an…

  5. Address

    St Stephens Road, Cold Norton, Essex, CM3 6NP

    Telephone

    01621 829566

    Cold Norton

    Small wooded area with a pond in St Stephens Road. Picnic table and access for walking. Nearby lay by has parking for 2 cars.

  6. Address

    Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6QH

    Purleigh

    This walk explores the countryside around the hilltop village of Purleigh and provides an opportunity to visit a working vineyard and an historic World War I aerodrome near Stow Maries

  7. Address

    9a High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PB

    Telephone

    01621 927337

    Maldon

    Beautiful bespoke and ready made jewellery hand made on the premises by an award-winning goldsmith and designer, including engagement and wedding rings, bridal jewellery and jewellery repairs and alterations.

  8. Address

    2-6 Devonshire Road, Burnham, CM0 8BH

    Telephone

    01621 784378

    Burnham

    Hardware and homeware shop selling a wide range of decorating supplies, including Dulux paint, along with all kinds of items for the home and garden.

  9. Address

    Great Totham, Essex, CM9 8NN

    Great Totham

    This fascinating walk explores the myriad of lanes and footpaths encircling the villages of Great Totham and Wickham Bishops, and in springtime provides the perfect opportunity to see Maldon District’s most spectacular display of bluebells in Shut…

  10. Address

    Telephone

    07311625824

    Maldon Fitsteps incorporates Country Walks for the Over 50s, is an accredited walking for health scheme coordinated and led by volunteers in the local community. The scheme is supported by a partnership including the Ramblers Association and other…

  11. Address

    5 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PB

    Telephone

    01621 853151

    Maldon

    Master butchers in Maldon High St since 1928, Ansell & Sons is a meat and game specialist. Its meat, game and poultry produce ranges are primarily locally sourced from Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk farms, as well as direct from Smithfield Market…

  12. Address

    Units 7 & 8, Station Industrial Estate, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8RW

    Telephone

    01621 782874

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Let’s Go Bonkers is East Essex’s most exciting and professionally designed premier indoor children’s soft play studio, featuring two uniquely designed multilevel play studios, which has something for everyone.

  13. Address

    Braxted Bakery, Little Braxted Lane, Little Braxted, CM8 3ET

    Little Braxted

    3.3 miles. The quiet lanes around Little Braxted make a pleasant walk with plenty to explore along the way, including a richly decorated Grade I listed church, fine old buildings with decorative chimneys and an unusual miniature railway at Braxted…

  14. Address

    Park Lane, Tolleshunt Knights, Essex, CM9 8HB

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Tolleshunt Knights

    This Essex Wildlife Trust site consists of two flower-rich meadows surrounded by dense, mature hedgerows and is renowned for the annual display of large numbers of green winged orchids and adders tongue fern.

  15. Address

    Springfield Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8UA

    Telephone

    01621 854477

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    This park is comprised of mown grassland with a large number of mature trees of different species and a play park.

  16. Address

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

    Telephone

    07888 654738

    Maldon

    Henry Eight is a new antique shop in the Kings Head Centre, selling antiques, curios, retro items and gifts. As well as selling in the shop, they will also be selling on Facebook and eBay, as well as offering a video call service for anyone who…

  17. Address

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

    Telephone

    01621 851327

    Maldon

    Colin Bliss Models has been established for over 40 years, and is a family run business with over 100 years’ experience in the model world. The model shop specialises in remote control models, including drones, aeroplanes, helicopters, diggers and…

  18. Address

    Chic, 98 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5ET

    Telephone

    01621 856301

    Maldon

    Chic

  19. Address

    Five Lakes Resort, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Essex, CM9 8HX

    Telephone

    01621 862324

    Tolleshunt Knights

    Come along to relax and dine with us at Brasserie 1, one of the best restaurants in Essex. What can you expect from the menu? International food with a great British twist, including fish, grilled meats and steaks, salads and much more.

  20. 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…

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