With miles of spectacular and rugged coastline, nature reserves and varied landscapes to discover, the Maldon District is a fantastic place for walking.
The footpaths, bridleways and country lanes make the perfect place to explore for the casual walker and dedicated rambler alike!
Enjoy rolling countryside and farmland, the hustle and bustle of thriving coastal communities, and the wild side of the Maldon District's Saltmarsh Coast.
Check out this page and find the route that's just for you.
We have over 20 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 Sunday stroller to hardcore rambler. Details of these routes can be found at the bottom of this page.
St. Peter's Way is a forty-five mile walk that takes you through the countryside of Essex, from Chipping Ongar to the Saxon chapel of St. Peter-on-the-Wall at Bradwell-on-Sea. The route of St. Peter's Way is clearly signposted and waymarked in both directions. Most of the walk is reasonably flat, but does include kissing gates and stiles.
Beginning at Chipping Ongar, St. Peter's Way takes you through the village of Blackmore, Mill Green, past Margaretting, through Stock and West Hanningfield, East Hanningfield, Bicknacre and Cock Clarks. Heading into the Maldon District, the route takes you through Purleigh and Mundon, past Maylandsea and Mayland, through Steeple, St. Lawrence, Tillingham, and finally the route takes you up the sea wall to St. Peter's Chapel which was built in 654.
This chapel is one of the oldest largely intact churches in England and was built using the remains of a Roman fort called Othona. This was a Saxon Shore Fort which was a heavily defended military installation built in the third century. It was one of nine Roman forts that were located exclusively in the South East of England.
The route can be downloaded from the Essex County Council website.
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Join one of the many free FitSteps Walks going on around the Maldon District throughout the year. The FitSteps Walks are led by trained volunteers, and are suitable for all abilities, from beginners to seasoned walkers. The walks range between one and four miles and take place along safe, town and country routes.
It is a Walking for Health accredited scheme supported by a partnership including Maldon District Council, NHS Central Essex Community Services, and Provide Community Service Enterprise.
Find out more about these walks at Walking for Health website.
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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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Maldon
Although this is a fairly long walk, it has so much to offer in terms of scenery and interest it comes highly recommended.
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.
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,…
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.
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.
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
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
Mundon
This walk takes you through some lesser-known, but nonetheless attractive, parts of the Dengie Peninsula, and has a few surprises up its sleeve!
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’.
Stow Maries
This walk features attractive countryside, a disused railway and three superb examples of village pubs on the Dengie Peninsula. All three offer excellent ranges of local beers and food to tempt you, before or after your walk.
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.
Burnham-on-Crouch
Adjoining the River Crouch, the farm offers a permissive access trail with information boards featuring details of ancient crop marks, salt extraction and wildlife. The circular route takes you through the farm returning via the sea wall.
Great Totham
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…
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