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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

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Paper Mill Office, CM9 4RY

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  3. Sir William Arnold Lifeboat Experience

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  1. Maldon & District Cycling Club

    Address

    Maldon

    Telephone

    07729 372106

    membership@madcc.org.uk

    Maldon

    Maldon & District Cycling Club (MAD CC) was founded in 1953 as Crouch CC. It is based in Maldon, Essex and caters for cyclists of all abilities, ages and cycling interests.
    Current membership stands at approximately 120 members, across a wide age…

  2. Burnham Wick Farm

    Address

    Wick Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8LU

    Telephone

    01621 782128

    zimsmiths@yahoo.co.uk

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Adjoining the River Crouch, the farm offers a permissive access trail with information boards featuring details of ancient crop marks, salt extraction and wildlife. The circular route takes you through the farm returning via the sea wall.

  3. Paper Kisses

    Address

    Paper Kisses, 70d High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5ET

    Telephone

    01621 858095

    Maldon

    Card Fair Ltd

  4. Elms Farm Park

    Address

    Heybridge Approach, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4PS

    Telephone

    01621 854477

    contact@maldon.gov.uk

    Heybridge

    Consists of meadow, rank vegetation, scrub trees, wet ditches and open water. A man-made lake and island make up about one third of the site. Facilities include all weather paths and a number of seats near the lake.

  5. The Jacks Centre

    Address

    Burnham Road, Latchingdon, Essex, CM3 6EX

    Telephone

    01621 742051

    info@jackscentre.co.uk

    Latchingdon

    An all-year-round Indoor Bowls Facility, with cafe, bar and the Golding Room for Weddings, Christenings, Birthday Parties, Wakes and other celebrations.

  6. Foulkes Electrical

    Address

    104 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5ET

    Telephone

    01621 853148

    sales@foulkeselectrical.co.uk

    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.

  7. Baby and Toddler Rhymetime at Wickham Bishops Library

    Address

    School Road, Wickham Bishops, Essex, CM8 3NU

    Telephone

    0345 6037628

    WickhamBishops.Library@essex.gov.uk

    Wickham Bishops

    Mondays. Free your child’s imagination with songs and stories, give their early communication skills a boost and have fun together! Come along and join in with Baby and Toddler Rhymetime at Wickham Bishops Library

  8. Maldon Carers Support Group

    Address

    West Maldon Community Centre, Sunbury Way, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6YH

    Telephone

    0300 303 1555

    midessex@carersfirst.org.uk

    Maldon

    First Monday of the month. This group is a social get together for unpaid adult carers across the Maldon District. This group is also where carers can come along and speak to a experienced Carers Support Adviser to find out information, advice and…

  9. St Lawrence & All Saints Church, Steeple

    Address

    The Street, Steeple, Essex, CM0 7RH

    Steeple

    The Grade II Listed parish church was built in 1884 and has a timber framed steeple, shingled spire and a 15th century font. The church contains two white marble War Memorial tablets.

  10. St Margaret's Church Woodham Mortimer

    Address

    Maldon Road, Woodham Mortimer, CM9 6SN

    Woodham Mortimer

    Pretty St Margaret's Church dates from the 12th century, but the majority of the Grade II Listed building was reconstructed in the 19th century. Features include a 13th century font and an interesting graveyard with an impressive raised memorial to…

  11. Amy Nails

    Address

    117 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BS

    Telephone

    01621 843980

    amysnailsandspa_maldon@yahoo.co.uk

    Maldon

    Amy Nails offers professional nail care for men and women, along with semi-permanent make-up and aesthetic and beauty treatments.

  12. Little Montrose Riding Establishment

    Address

    Birchwood Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6PR

    Telephone

    01621 828231

    catherinemercer761@btinternet.com

    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.

  13. McColls and Post Office

    Address

    2 High Street, Tollesbury, CM9 8RG

    Telephone

    01621 868684

    Tollesbury

    Convenience store selling groceries, confectionery, cards, wines and spirits, newspapers and more. Includes the Post Office, National Lottery and Cashpoint.

  14. St Lawrence Heritage Church

    Address

    Saint Lawrence Hill, Steeple, Essex, CM0 7LN

    Telephone

    01621 776203

    Steeple

    This active rural parish church, situated on a hilltop overlooking the Blackwater Estuary provides exhibitions and community activities. Light refreshments available.

  15. Tillingham Congregational Church

    Address

    South Street, Tillingham, Essex, CM0 7TH

    Telephone

    01621 779160

    philip_grove@msn.com

    Tillingham

    This church belongs to the Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches. It is the only remaining Congregational Church in the Dengie Hundred and as such draws a congregation from a wider area .

  16. Rowing and Pedalo's at Chigborough

    Address

    Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4RE

    Telephone

    07702244440

    chigboroughfarm@gmail.com

    Heybridge

    Rowing and Pedalo hire for days out in the summer on the picturesque lake at Chigborough Fisheries. Life jackets must be worn at all times on board.

  17. Burnham Town Walk - Self-Guided Walk No. 6.2

    Address

    Burnham-on-Crouch Library, Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HQ

    Burnham-on-Crouch

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  18. Essex Outdoors - Bradwell

    Address

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

    Telephone

    0345 200420

    hello@essexoutdoors.com

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    Essex Outdoors provides high quality outdoor learning opportunities to the young people of Essex, and the wider community.

  19. The Althorne Estate Vineyard

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07736 276262

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    Althorne

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    Address

    The Museum, Coronation Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HW

    Telephone

    01621 782184

    burnhammuseum@outlook.com

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Discover the story of Burnham and the Dengie from the Bronze Age to today. Explore its fascinating maritime and social heritage through the artefacts and records of people’s lives.

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