With miles of spectacular and rugged coastline, nature reserves and varied landscapes to discover, the Maldon District is a fantastic place for walking.
We have lots of different walking routes for you to enjoy, taking in the best of our coast, countryside, towns and pubs. From short circuits lasting an hour to longer treks across more challenging terrain, there is a route for every kind of walker from the Sunday stroller to hardcore rambler. Details of these routes can be found at the bottom of this page.
The full list of walking routes can be found at the bottom of the page.
Alongside the routes on offer here, there are plenty of other walking routes available to explore with the Ordnance Survey and Go Jaunlty.
Both of these services offer mobile based apps and other interactive formats to really help you make the most of the walking opportunities in the Maldon District.
Find out more information at https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/apps/os-maps/ or at https://www.gojauntly.com/ and start exploring today!
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Heybridge Basin
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.
Chelmsford
Accessible by train is this pleasant 5 mile circular walk around the village of Althorne. Allow around 1hour 45 mins to complete.
8 Lower Southend Road, Wickford
A 16.5 mile voyage of real ale discovery on the Essex coast. Travel along the scenic Crouch Valley railway line from Wickford (on the Southend to London line) to Southminster, in the heart of the Dengie Peninsula and sample real ale at various…
Maldon
This beautiful walk takes in a varied section of the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation, as it meanders through Heybridge, passing industrial areas and then emerging into the countryside
Steeple
This attractive walk branches off St Peter’s Way, the long distance footpath, at the village of Steeple. It heads north to the Blackwater Estuary and follows the seawall anti-clockwise until it returns to the village.
Tollesbury
Tollesbury Wick Marshes is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Tollesbury is now renowned as a yachting centre; once upon a time the marshes were the haunt of smugglers.
Althorne
A picturesque 5.65 mile linear walk along the coast between the villages of Althorne and North Fambridge; this allows you to get a train from North Fambridge station at the end of the walk to return to the start.
Tollesbury
A fascinating walk around Tollesbury and the surrounding marshes. You might spot some of the locations used during the filming of ITV’s 2017 thriller ‘Liar’.
Bradwell-on-Sea
The St Peter’s Way is a 45 mile walk meandering through the countryside of Essex, from Chipping Ongar to the ancient chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall at Bradwell on Sea.
Maldon
If you want a mud-free stroll which takes in the lesser-known parts of Maldon then this walk is a good option.
This easy circuit of Maldon uses plenty of quiet paths and lanes, giving you the chance to explore lesser-visited parts of the town.
Heybridge Basin
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.
Maldon Fitsteps incorporates Country Walks for the Over 50s, is an accredited walking for health scheme coordinated and led by volunteers in the local community. The scheme is supported by a partnership including the Ramblers Association and other…
Burnham-on-Crouch
This attractive linear walk takes you from the charming riverside town of Burnham-on-Crouch in a steady climb across the final outlier of the rolling farmland of central Essex, before reaching the ancient town of Southminster.
Southminster
A voyage of real ale discovery along the scenic Crouch Valley railway line from Wickford to Southminster in the heart of the Dengie Peninsula
A permissive walking path around the Chigborough Farm site which is open for guests staying at Chigborough to enjoy. If you live in walking distance and would like to walk on the path, please visit the Chighborough Farm website and follow the…
Burnham-on-Crouch
This walk has been designed specifically for those who want a largely mud-free stroll which avoids the bustling Quay in Burnham.
This easy circuit of the riverside yachting centre affords you the opportunity to explore some lesser-visited parts of…
Maldon
This most enjoyable waterside walk provides the perfect introduction to Maldon’s countryside and riverside. You will explore the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation, see the scenic Beeleigh Falls and walk along the seawall beside the Blackwater Estuary,…
Purleigh
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
Althorne
A pleasant 5.02 mile circular walk around the village of Althorne. The walk includes a short stretch along the River Crouch before turning inland through the fields and over the railway line before arriving in Althorne.
Maldon
Although this is a fairly long walk, it has so much to offer in terms of scenery and interest it comes highly recommended.
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