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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 (check with the respective websites for current opening times). Points 1 to 3 of this walk form part of the long-distance St. Peter’s Way footpath; look out for the distinctive red logo on many of the footpath signposts on this section of the walk.

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Routes

  • Circular Route
  • Countryside
  • Length of route (miles) - 8.7
  • Moderate Route
  • Typical duration of route - 4hr 15mins

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Purleigh & Stow Maries Aerodrome Walk

Type:Walking Route

Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6QH

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What's Nearby

  1. Purleigh War Memorial

    The war memorial at Purleigh stands in the graveyard extension opposite the Grade I…

    0.02 miles away
  2. New Hall Wine Estate Vineyards

    New Hall Vineyard is an English Wine Producer with around 50 hectares of vines and is one…

    0.43 miles away
  3. Purleigh Playing Field

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

    0.93 miles away
  1. Cold Norton Playing Field

    Well equipped and maintained site in a pleasant setting with views to the north west…

    1.02 miles away
  2. St Stephens Church

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

    1.52 miles away
  3. Cowpiece Nature Reserve

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

    1.6 miles away
  4. Woodstock Petting Farm

    Woodstock Farm is a working farm that also offers farm experience days, a petting farm…

    1.7 miles away
  5. St Mary & St Margarets Church & Commonwealth War Graves

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

    1.73 miles away
  6. Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

    Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a unique place with a unique history. It is the…

    1.78 miles away
  7. Mundon Furze

    One of the last areas of surviving ancient woodland in the Dengie peninsular. The…

    1.83 miles away
  8. Stow Maries Halt

    This 5.5 acre reserve consists of the former Stow Maries Halt on the disused Maldon to…

    1.84 miles away
  9. Martin's Lane Vineyard

    Martin's Lane Vineyard specializes in the production of only the finest quality and…

    1.92 miles away
  10. Maldon Wick & Wycke Meadow

    This 15 acre reserve consists of 1.5 miles of the former Maldon-Woodham Ferrers railway…

    2.13 miles away
  11. Woodham Mortimer Hall - Blue Plaque Site

    Woodham Mortimer Hall is a private home, with no public access. The 15th century hall…

    2.25 miles away
  12. St Margaret's Church Woodham Mortimer

    Pretty St Margaret's Church dates from the 12th century, but the majority of the Grade II…

    2.27 miles away
  13. West Maldon Recreation Ground

    This site consists of two large areas of grass, a large block of ancient woodland and…

    2.27 miles away
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  1. Lawling Park Hall

    Address

    Katonia Avenue, Mayland, Essex, CM3 6AD

    Mayland

    This is a large, well equipped recreation ground with good access for cars and pedestrians.

  2. Blackwater Leisure Centre

    Address

    Park Drive, Maldon, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5UR

    Telephone

    01621 851898

    enquiries@blackwaterleisurecentre.org

    Maldon

    At Blackwater Leisure Centre there is a huge range of activities on offer, including swimming, a gym, and fitness and pool classes, including a well-equipped spinning /indoor cycling studio with a variety of spin classes.

  3. Totham Plains

    Address

    The Street, Little Totham, Maldon, CM9 8JG

    Telephone

    01621 891363

    lucy.messent@btinternet.com

    Little Totham

    This large site is registered common land. It is mainly rough grassland with some areas of blackthorn scrub.

Related

Huntsman and Hounds Public HouseHuntsman and Hounds, MaldonSet in lovely gardens, this magnificent 16th century thatched country pub boasts an excellent selection of well kept beers, wines and lagers. Home cooked food is available both lunchtimes and evenings 7 days a week.

Purleigh Village SignPurleigh, MaldonPurleigh is first mentioned in a Saxon will of AD 998 but, like most parishes, no detailed information is available about it until 1086 when it appears in Domesday Book.

Stow Maries Village SignStow Maries, MaldonStow Maries is a small village outside of Maldon which houses Stow Maries WW1 Aerdrome, the only surviving World War 1 aerodrome in the world. It is also rich with wildlife and wildlife photography sessions can be booked.

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