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.

Facilities

Routes

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

Map & Directions

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 small, triangular shaped site is located at the centre of the village. Swings, slide…

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

    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

    Madison Heights, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

    Telephone

    01621 850222

    Maldon

    Madison Heights in Maldon offers 60,000 sq ft of family fun. Here you will find 12 Ten Pin Bowling lanes, a games arcade with ticket machines to win prizes,, Pool tables, Henri's Bar & Grill, Monkey Puzzle Soft Play Centre with its own coffee shop…

  2. Address

    54 Spital Road, Maldon, CM9 6ED

    Telephone

    01621 854687

    Maldon

    Traditional bakery with fresh bread made on the premises each morning. Wide range of different loaves and rolls, plus tasty cakes, sandwiches, sausage rolls and other takeaway lunch items.

  3. Address

    Birchwood Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6PR

    Telephone

    01621 828231

    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.

  4. Address

    23 High St, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AG

    Telephone

    +447487707201

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    RETRO ILLUSTRATION AND BRANDING WITH A PUNK ROCK AESTHETIC

  5. Address

    St Stephens Road, Cold Norton, CM3 6NP

    Telephone

    07955 383364

    Cold Norton

    Scooty Wooty's is a small riding establishment that offers horse riding lessons, pony riding , stable management, own a pony sessions and children's parties.

  6. Address

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

    Telephone

    01621 782184

    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.

  7. Address

    Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

    Maldon

    Welcome to the Valley Play Area in Maldon's Promenade Park!

    Featuring the Galleon and Mini-Galleon play ships as well as a zip-line and interactive play equipment, this is the perfect destination for a family friendly and action packed visit all…

  8. Address

    134 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BX

    Maldon

    Style your wardrobe with the latest women's fashion trends, plus nightwear, accessories and shoes at this boutique shop.

  9. Address

    Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4RE

    Telephone

    07702244440

    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.

  10. Address

    Braxted Park, Braxted, Essex, CM8 3EN

    Telephone

    01376 572372

    Braxted

    A well established and challenging 9-hole course set in the beautiful parkland of The Braxted Park Estate.

  11. Address

    Chelmsford Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6PN

    Telephone

    01621 828343

    Purleigh

    New Hall Vineyard is an English Wine Producer with around 50 hectares of vines and is one of the oldest and largest in the country. Wine tasting and purchasing is available in the shop and a self-guided walk is open to explore the vines. Regular…

  12. Address

    159 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5BS

    Telephone

    01621 854588

    Maldon

    J P Tackle

  13. Address

    The Warren Golf & Country Club, Woodham Walter, Essex, CM9 6RW

    Telephone

    01245 223258

    Woodham Walter

    The Estate boasts superb golf courses, a welcoming clubhouse, beautiful barn style wedding venue, luxury lodge accommodation and Health Club.

  14. 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,…

  15. Address

    Station Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LQ

    Telephone

    01621 841826

    Maldon

    An award winning collection of British military artefacts from the English Civil War to today. Collections focus on the Special Forces, espionage, uniforms, medals, swords, and the Donnington Firearms Collection of over 700 guns.

  16. 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.

  17. Address

    48 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8BQ

    Telephone

    01621 782288

    Burnham

    Hair salon offering a full range of services for men, women and children, including colouring, foils, perms, and hair straightening. Run by Paul Chandler-Elkins who has styled celebrities including Sir Cliff Richard, Cparice and Justin Hayward.

  18. Address

    Online gallery, Maldon, CM9 5BX

    Telephone

    07970 605361

    Maldon

    Angelique Hartigan is a Maldon-based artist who sells online at Maldon Studios. She specialises in local landmarks and landscapes, inspired by the pretty town and the surrounding countryside which she shares daily and in all weathers with her dogs…

  19. 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.

  20. Address

    9-11 Edwards Walk, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PS

    Telephone

    01621 857577

    Maldon

    Upstairs Downstairs

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