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

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

    0.04 miles away
  3. St Mary the Virgin is a beautiful Grade II* Listed church in the village of Tollesbury.…

    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

    Landbreach Ltd, Downs Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HT

    Telephone

    07766480793

    Maldon

    From May 2023. This traditional pleasure boat was built locally in 1947 and, following a complete restoration, is once again offering trips around the estuary. Moored at the ‘little blue jetty’, the Viking Saga is the best way to view both the Hythe…

  2. Address

    118 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5ET

    Telephone

    01621 852969

    Maldon

    Maldon Newsagent & Off Licence is a convenience store selling magazines and newspapers, groceries, sweets, alcohol and everyday essentials.

  3. 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…

  4. Address

    Brights Path, 63 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5EP

    Telephone

    01621 927631

    Maldon

    Established in 2016, The Vape Hut is a family owned and run shop specialising in all things vaping. Our mission is simple, to create an environment for everyone to come and talk to us on a one to one basis so that they may come away with the right…

  5. Address

    St Peter's Hospital, Spital Rd, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6EG

    Maldon

    Today, St Peter's Hospital in Spital Road is a valuable NHS centre, but the grand buildings have an interesting history. Built in 1872 to replace the smaller workhouse on Market Hill, the new Union Workhouse could hold up to 450 inmates and had its…

  6. Address

    9 Old Hall Lane, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8TP

    Telephone

    01621 869015

    Maldon

    An opportunity to see an abundance of coastal wetland bird species in their natural environment.

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    116a High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5ET

    Telephone

    01621 842443

    Maldon

    The Skin Sorcerer offers bespoke tattoos, ear and body piercing and tattoo removal.

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    Seawall, 900m south-east of Holliwell Farm, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8NG

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    An unusual piece of wartime history can be found on the seawall heading out of Burnham-on-Crouch towards Bradwell-on-Sea. Around 4 miles from Burnham you will come to a unique hexagonal, two-storey control/observation tower and an accompanying…

  9. Address

    Butt Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HD

    Maldon

    The Quaker Hall

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    The Street, Little Totham, Maldon, CM9 8JG

    Telephone

    01621 891363

    Little Totham

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

  11. Address

    54 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PN

    Telephone

    01621 853916

    Maldon

    Boots chemist shop and pharmacy has a wide range of medicines, vitamins and beauty needs. Prescriptions can be collected here, and flu jabs can be booked.

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    12 Station Road, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, CM0 8PJ

    Telephone

    01621 786 503

    Burnham on Crouch

    What would you do if you were handed the keys to your own hotel for a night? Invite all your friends for a big dinner party, play the bartender, sip cocktails, snoop around the rooms, have the spa to yourselves… but here’s the catch… you’ve got to…

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    Great Totham Road, Wickham Bishops, Witham, CM8 3NP

    Telephone

    01621 893025

    Wickham Bishops

    Large car park, changing rooms, pavilion, cricket pitch, two football pitches, four tennis courts, youth shelter, basketball net, public open space and nature area.

  14. Address

    Edwards Walk Shopping Arcade, 22 White Horse Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5QP

    Telephone

    01621 488048

    Maldon

    Maldon Escape Rooms is suitable for families, groups, corporate team building, stag nights, hen nights and anyone wanting a good hour of fun solving puzzles against the clock. Can you escape our themed rooms in one hour or less?

  15. Address

    35 Spital Road, Maldon, CM9 6DZ

    Telephone

    01621 852302

    Maldon

    Friendly convenience store, often called Johns Stores, that stocks groceries, has an off-licence, and sells sweets, confectionery and household essentials.

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    Paper Mill Office, CM9 4RY

    Telephone

    01245 226245

    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.

  17. Address

    Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

    Telephone

    01621 854477

    Maldon

    This 100 year old Edwardian park encompasses an ornamental lake, a large water Splash Park, beach huts for hire, sandpits, a galleon play ship & aerial zip-wire & several picnic areas.

  18. Address

    Upper Plume school artificial pitch, Fambridge Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB

    Telephone

    01621854477

    Maldon

    A brand-new project on the back of the success that the Lionesses' achieved during 2022.

    The sessions are run by Simon and Ben from Maldon District Council's community health and wellbeing team and is open to women aged 18+ and costs just £1 per…

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    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!

  20. Address

    1-3 Foundry Lane, Burnham, CM0 8BL

    Telephone

    01621 784072

    Burnham

    Burnham Co-op Foodstore offers a great choice of locally sourced produce on the doorstep. Located on Foundry Lane, we are open seven days a week, stocking a fantastic range of everyday essentials, tasty local treats and great-value deals. Includes…

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