Moorings at Tollesbury, Paula Freeman

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A fascinating walk around Tollesbury and the surrounding marshes. This walk has plenty of stunning views, historic sites and bird-watching opportunities! Tollesbury nowadays is a renowned sailing venue so keep an eye out for passing vessels on the water! You might also spot some of the locations used during the filming of ITV’s 2017 thriller ‘Liar’.

Facilities

Routes

  • Circular Route
  • Coastal
  • Countryside
  • Length of route (miles) - 6.5 or 10
  • Moderate Route
  • Typical duration of route - 2hr 15mins or 3hr 25mins

Map & Directions

Tollesbury & Old Hall Marshes - Self-Guided Walk No. 4.4 / 4.5

Type:Guided Walking

Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8QU

What's Nearby

  1. St Mary the Virgin is a beautiful Grade II* Listed church in the village of Tollesbury.…

    0.04 miles away
  2. Tollesbury's little prison was opened in 1700 and was in operation for around a century…

    0.04 miles away
  3. Tollesbury War Memorial stands in the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin, a beautiful Grade…

    0.04 miles away
  1. WhimbrelArt in Tollesbury is a gallery specialising in the work of local artists and…

    0.05 miles away
  2. Tollesbury Congregational Church has served the village since 1803.

    0.08 miles away
  3. This is a large, open site with good views across the Blackwater Estuary towards St…

    0.11 miles away
  4. One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing…

    0.62 miles away
  5. Walkers along the sea wall at Tollesbury will be fascinated by the large red ship moored…

    0.92 miles away
  6. An opportunity to see an abundance of coastal wetland bird species in their natural…

    0.95 miles away
  7. This is a large open site on the edge of the village with views to the south towards the…

    1.78 miles away
  8. A blue plaque marks D'Arcy House as the home of famous novelist Margery Allingham who…

    1.88 miles away
  9. In the middle of the road junction in Tolleshunt D'Arcy stands the village maypole, one…

    1.89 miles away
  10. St Nicholas Church is Grade I listed. Its churchyard extension, a little way up the road,…

    1.91 miles away
  11. St Lawrence Bay, also known as Stone, is undoubtedly the most beautiful beach in the…

    2.67 miles away
  12. This 12th century Grade II* Listed church is now owned by the nearby Orthodox Monastery…

    2.8 miles away
  13. Bradwell Marina, on the Blackwater Estuary is ideally situated for exploring the river,…

    2.85 miles away
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  1. Address

    Church Street, Goldhanger, Essex, CM9 8AS

    Goldhanger

    St. Peter’s Church is central to the spirit of the village and the close community here. We hold services on the second Sunday of the month at 10:00am and a family service every other week.

  2. Address

    Junction of Beacon Hill and Kelvedon Road, Wickham Bishops, CM8 3HW

    Wickham Bishops

    Great Braxted, Little Braxted and Wickham Bishops war memorial is a Grade II listed stone memorial with a tall, hexagonal pillar topped with an orb and cross, standing on a three-step hexagonal plinth. The memorial was given to the area by Mr and…

  3. Address

    Trusses Road, Bradwell-on-Sea, CM0 7QS

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    RAF Bradwell Bay is a former Royal Air Force station located on the Dengie Peninsular, approximately 9.5 miles east of Maldon. It is the site of a war memorial to the 121 members of the Allied Air Forces who "in answer to the call of duty left this…

  4. 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.

  5. Address

    Fanners Farm, Maypole Road, Wickham Bishops, Essex, CM8 3LX

    Telephone

    01621 891011

    Wickham Bishops

    Belonging to 'East Anglian Rides', a friendly, safety conscious family yard.

  6. Address

    The Old Rectory, Rectory Road, Tolleshunt Knights, CM9 8EZ

    Tolleshunt Knights

    The Holy Patriarchal and Stavropegic Monastery of St John the Baptist is an Orthodox monastic community composed of nuns and monks of various nationalities. The monastery was founded by Sophrony Sakharov, later canonised as Saint Sophrony. The calm…

  7. Address

    Butt Lane Car Park, Butt Lane, Maldon, CM9 5HD

    Maldon

    Thursdays. The historic town centre of Maldon has had a street market since medieval times, and the tradition is about to be rejuvenated with the launch of a new outdoor market in October 2023. Opportunities are available for new stall holders!

  8. 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.

  9. Address

    72 Station Rd, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8HF

    Telephone

    01621 783099

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Forever Ink covers a wide range of tattoo styles from traditional to custom designs. They also offer body piercings.

  10. 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.

  11. 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…

  12. Address

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

    Telephone

    01621 854095

    Maldon

    Pirates Bay is an exciting 19 hole adventure Golf Course offering loads of fun for all ages.

  13. Address

    Church Hill, Woodham Walter, Essex, CM9 6RF

    Telephone

    01245 373686

    Woodham Walter

    This is a steeply sloping site with a relatively flat area at the top of the site. The elevated position allows good views over the village of Woodham Walter and beyond to the Chelmer Valley. A new children's playground has recently been built and…

  14. Address

    Katonia Avenue, Mayland, Essex, CM3 6AD

    Telephone

    01621 743551

    Mayland

    A large well equipped rec ground with good access for cars & pedestrians. Football pitches, floodlit tennis/5 a side courts, a range of play equipment for older children, rebound wall, youth shelter & large erath mounds for BMXing.

  15. Address

    Promenade Park, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

    Maldon

    A weekly free 2k timed running event for juniors.

  16. Address

    The Green, Little Totham, Maldon, CM9 8JG

    Telephone

    01621 891363

    Little Totham

    This small, triangular shaped site is located at the centre of the village. Swings, slide and pond. Pedestrians are advised to take care when crossing the road to this site.

  17. Address

    Beeleigh, Langford, Essex, CM9 4SS

    Telephone

    01621 853212

    Langford

    Challenging tight parkland course set in picturesque countryside.

  18. Address

    On the Latch, Burnham Road, Latchingdon, CM3 6BL

    Telephone

    07930 243225

    Latchingdon

    Dengie Petting Zoo is run by J&C Party Pets, owners of Maldon Promenade Zoo. This smaller venue, in the grounds of On The Latch restaurant, has around 20 species of animals, most of which are rescued. The playful meerkats are a particular favourite…

  19. Address

    Gardeners Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, CM9 8BQ

    Telephone

    07375 666792

    Goldhanger

    Would you like to go for a swim with your dog? Well at Canine Dip and Dive you can enjoy all the fun of an open-air swimming pool while helping your furry friend to have fun and learn to love the water.

  20. Address

    The Street, Woodham Walter, Essex, CM9 6SA

    Woodham Walter

    This walk starts and finishes in the ancient and attractive village of Woodham Walter. The views across rural Essex are lovely. The terrain is varied, with arable fields, horse paddocks, a nature reserve and woodland.

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