Beacon Hill beacon, Great Totham

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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 Heath Wood Nature Reserve. There are four pubs on or close to the walk route.

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Routes

  • Circular Route
  • Countryside
  • Easy Route
  • Length of route (miles) - 6
  • Typical duration of route - 2hr 30mins

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Shut Heath Wood & Great Totham Walk

Type:Walking Route

Great Totham, Essex, CM9 8NN

What's Nearby

  1. Totham Barn Chapel Evangelical Free Church is a grade II listed building. It has a small…

    0.32 miles away
  2. Arguably one of the most idilic settings in the district, this beautiful Grade II listed…

    0.4 miles away
  3. Large car park, changing rooms, pavilion, cricket pitch, two football pitches, four…

    0.63 miles away
  1. Great Braxted, Little Braxted and Wickham Bishops war memorial is a Grade II listed stone…

    0.88 miles away
  2. This 50 acre reserve is just below the crest of the Great Totham Ridge and includes 23…

    1 miles away
  3. Mixed working farm that grows soft fruits and cereals and keeps livestock, including…

    1.02 miles away
  4. The great church artist Ernest Geldart was Rector of Little Braxted from 1883 to 1900,…

    1.04 miles away
  5. St Bartholomew's Church is Grade II Listed and is a fine example of Victorian Gothic…

    1.22 miles away
  6. A pleasant, undulating site, approximately half woodland and half grassland with some…

    1.32 miles away
  7. This attractive hilltop site, surrounded by hedges and mature oak trees, offers views…

    1.62 miles away
  8. This charming Grade I Listed church has a 12th century nave and 14th century chancel.…

    1.79 miles away
  9. This large site is registered common land. It is mainly rough grassland with some areas…

    1.81 miles away
  10. This small, triangular shaped site is located at the centre of the village. Swings, slide…

    1.81 miles away
  11. Located near to the centre of Heybridge, this site has good access from the surrounding…

    1.91 miles away
  12. A recent addition to the charming Braxted Bakery is this quaint minitature railway which…

    1.94 miles away
  13. St Giles' is a unique Grade II* Listed parish church dating from the late 11th century,…

    1.98 miles away
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  1. Address

    Unit D Wenlock Way, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5AD

    Telephone

    0780 3957620

    Maldon

    Men's hairdresser and barber offering a full range of hair cutting and treatments.

  2. Address

    Maldon Mill, Station Road, Maldon, CM9 4LQ

    Maldon

    Maldon Wheat Mill is a familiar visual landmark along the banks of the Blackwater Estuary, where a mill has stood since 1896. Owned by Carr's Flour, the Maldon mill is the smallest and most flexible of the Carr’s flour mills.

  3. Address

    Lock Hill, Heybridge Basin, CM9 4RX

    Telephone

    020 8168 5202

    Heybridge Basin

    Now moored permanently in Heybridge Basin, Maldon, Essex, the Sir William Arnold lifeboat is a 52ft Arun class lifeboat that was built in 1973 and served all her lifesaving career at St Peter Port in Guernsey. During her career, the lifeboat went on…

  4. Address

    99 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HR

    Telephone

    01621 778537

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Offering the opportunity to play bowls in Burnham-on-Crouch, Burnham Hillside Bowls Club welcomes applications from new members to join.

  5. Address

    High Street, Burnham, CM0 8AG

    Burnham

    Burnham’s war memorial remembers 98 local soldiers who died in the First World War, and 27 soldiers and 10 civilians who died in the Second World War. The pale stone obelisk, which looks out over the estuary, was designed by the renowned architect R…

  6. 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…

  7. Address

    132 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HQ

    Telephone

    01621 782026

    Burnham

    Friendly, modern unisex hair salon that has bright young employees, a friendly atmosphere and good prices.

  8. Address

    Junction of Main Road and Station Road, Althorne, CM3 6DB

    Althorne

    Althorne's unusual war memorial is in the form of a traditional, decorative lychgate, framed in oak, with a pitched roof covered with clay tiles. It was designed by local artist Walter Savage Cooper and built after World War 1. A metal plaque…

  9. Address

    162 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HJ

    Telephone

    07534 090421

    Burnham

    Professional men's hairdressing, barber for men and boys by Sarah Mitchell. Hair and beard products available to purchase.

  10. Address

    15 Spital Road, Maldon, CM9 6DY

    Telephone

    07553 209706

    Maldon

    The Tolleyshop is a friendly off-licence and convenience store stocking a wide range of wine, beer and spirits, along with milk and groceries.

  11. Address

    Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

    Maldon

    Maldon Bowling Club is a friendly and progressive club situated near The Promenade in the Blackwater town of Maldon in Essex. We have a playing membership of approximately 70 with approximately 20 social & honorary members. Bowling abilities range…

  12. Address

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

    Telephone

    01621 928063

    Maldon

    Welcome, my name is Faye and the reason behind my boutique is that I feel I have an eye for the stylish woman. I pride myself on the fact that my boutique offers a personal service, helping you to choose from a wide range of ladies fashions,…

  13. Address

    Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ

    Telephone

    01621 859365

    Maldon

    The original modest chapel on this site was replaced by this handsome building in 1801. This was as a result of the popularity of the resident preacher Reverend Joseph Billio. His enthusiasm and inspirational energy had caused the congregation to…

  14. Address

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

    Telephone

    07957708493

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Beautiful nail art for every occasion, along with a range of other aesthetic treatments and training in nail techniques.

  15. Address

    The Yacht harbour, Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8SE

    Telephone

    01621 869202

    Tollesbury

    Tollesbury Marina is set in the heart of the East Coast on the mouth of the River Blackwater, gateway to the rivers and creeks of Essex and Suffolk.

  16. Address

    24 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM94PJ

    Telephone

    07957 856242

    Maldon

    Until December 31. Salty Dogs pop-up Christmas shop showcases the work of local artists in the Maldon area. Organised by photographer Den Phillips, you will also find gifts, cards, calendars and much more in store.

  17. Address

    Keelings Road, Dengie, Essex, CM0 7UH

    Telephone

    01621 779620

    Dengie

    St James, Dengie is a small parish church serving the rural villages of Asheldham and Dengie. The Grade II listed church building dates back to the 14th century, but the Nave walls may be even earlier from Saxon times, and remains of Roman bricks…

  18. Address

    153 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BS

    Telephone

    07534 511729

    Maldon

    Fully qualified and insured beautician with more than 10 years' experience. This beauty salon focues on Russian/individual eyelash extensions and makeup application, along with bridal and prom make-up, hair and aesthetic treatments.

  19. Address

    89a Washington Road, Maldon, CM9 6JF

    Telephone

    01621 843191

    Maldon

    Tc2 was established in 2000 and Jane and her team have built up a very high and genuine reputation. Our aim for our clients is to advise and work together with them to create and achieve their hair goal. We have a variety of expertise and experience…

  20. Address

    160 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BX

    Telephone

    01621 927110

    Maldon

    Borough Flooring & Home, previously known as Borough Carpets, stocks all kinds of flooring for both residential and corporate premises. From luxury carpets to hard-wearing carpet tiles, vinyl and laminate to wood floors, the choice is vast. The…

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