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  1. Red lightship moored at Tollesbury
  2. Seawall walk at Goldhanger with couple walking
  3. Row of dead trees known as the Magwitch trees in Tollesbury
  4. View of Maldon across the water from Heybridge Basin
  5. Sea wall walk at Burnham-on-Crouch

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  1. Boats by Fullbridge, John Guiver
    Maritime Maldon Walk - Guided Walk No. 1.1
    Sunday 17 September. Maldon Maritime Walk. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - With Maldon’s resident historian Stephen Nunn as your guide, discover some of the fascinating stories and secrets of the town’s maritime past on this linear walk which starts at Fullbridge and ends at Hythe Quay. There’ll be opportunities after the walk to explore historic vessels on the Hythe
    1. Belfry at the top of the Moot Hall
      Riverside & Historic Maldon - Guided Walk No. 1.3
      Sunday 10 September. Riverside & Historic Maldon. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - As you take in both Maldon's historic town centre and its riverside and quay, you’ll hear stories about many of the historic buildings and places you’ll pass along the way.  A key focus of the walk will be the rich maritime heritage of the town.
      1. The tidal causeway at Northey Island
        Northey Island: Where Land Meets the Sea - Guided Walk No. 1.6
        Sold Out - Saturday 9 September - Mysterious Northey Island and the Battle of Maldon. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - A rare opportunity to have a guided walk to Northey Island, a remote island in the Blackwater Estuary, which reputedly was once a Viking battlefield but is now a peaceful haven for wildlife.
        1. View of Maldon from Heybridge
          Beeleigh Falls and Heybridge Basin - Guided Walk No. 1.7
          Friday 8 September. Beeleigh Falls and Heybridge Basin. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - This walk provides the perfect introduction to Maldon’s countryside and riverside. See the scenic Beeleigh Falls, explore the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation and visit the bustling canal port of Heybridge Basin.
          1. Water flowing under the bridge at Beeleigh Falls
            The Norbertine Monks' Trail to Beeleigh - Guided Walk No. 1.8
            Tuesday 12 September. The Norbertine Monks’ Trail from Maldon to Beeleigh. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - We will explore an ancient track which linked the hilltop town of Maldon to the 12th-century Norbertine abbey at Beeleigh, taking in views of the historic abbey and Beeleigh Falls.
            1. Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation near Beeleigh Falls, image by Roy Chandler/Essex Waterways
              Maldon’s New Nature Reserve & Beeleigh - Guided Walk No. 1.9
              Monday 11 September. Maldon’s New Nature Reserve & Beeleigh Falls. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - Explore the area’s newest nature reserve, with your guide John Buchanan, one of the founders of this very special place. The walk will also take in a stretch of the river Chelmer to see the attractive Beeleigh Falls.
              1. Blue and white boat on the canal, James Crisp
                Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation inc Boat - Guided Walk No. 2.1
                Saturday 16/Sunday 17 September. Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation on foot and by boat. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - This leisurely 3-mile walk is perfect for families with children. Walk around the seawall from Heybridge Basin, admiring the views across the river of Maldon. Then catch a canalboat from Tesco back along the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation (TBC).
                1. Blackwater Estuary by Paula Freeman
                  Along the Estuary, Maldon to Goldhanger - Guided Walk No. 2.3
                  Saturday 9 September. Along the Blackwater Estuary to Goldhanger. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - This linear walk of approximately 7.3 miles takes in a long stretch of the England Coast Path alongside the spectacular Blackwater Estuary, visiting Fullbridge and Heybridge Basin along the way (returning to Maldon by bus).
                  1. View of Maldon from the seawall at Heybridge Basin, by James Crisp
                    Beeleigh Falls from Heybridge Basin - Guided Walk No. 2.4
                    Wednesday 13 September. The Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation and Maldon from Heybridge Basin. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - This longer walk provides the perfect introduction to the countryside and riverside along the Saltmarsh Coast. Starting from Heybridge Basin, explore the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation, see the scenic Beeleigh Falls, and visit the ancient riverside port of Maldon.
                    1. Red boat moored in the creek at Goldhanger, by James Crisp
                      Estuary and Goldhanger Circular - Guided Walk No. 3.2
                      Tuesday 12 September. The Blackwater Estuary and Goldhanger Circular. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - This more challenging but lovely circular walk combines a good stretch of walking in Essex countryside with a decent hike on the seawall alongside the Blackwater estuary from the charming village of Goldhanger.
                      1. Tollesbury marshes with bright red lightvessel
                        Coast Path: Goldhanger to Tollesbury - Guided Walk No. 3.3
                        Thursday 14 September. Along the England Coast Path: Goldhanger to Tollesbury. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - Fancy a long walk around the Saltmarsh Coast on the England Coast Path? This is the walk for you. A bracing hike along the seawall alongside the Blackwater Estuary between the attractive maritime villages of Goldhanger and Tollesbury.
                        1. Tollesbury marshes, Aerial Essex
                          Birds, Boats & Big Skies: Tollesbury Wick - Guided Walk No. 4.3
                          Saturday 16 September. Birds, Boats and Big Skies: Tollesbury Wick. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - Discover the breathtaking beauty of this Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) on this guided walk with the Essex Wildlife Trust. There are good views of the Blackwater Estuary and Mersea Island along the way, as well as excellent opportunities for birdwatching.
                          1. Moorings at Tollesbury, Paula Freeman
                            Tollesbury & RSPB Old Hall Marshes - Guided Walk No. 4.4
                            Sunday 10 September. Tollesbury & RSPB Old Hall Marshes. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - The two walks offered (short and long) are around Tollesbury and the surrounding marshes, much of which is a RSPB nature reserve. Both walk options have plenty of stunning views, historic sites and bird-watching opportunities; learn all about the birdlife you encounter on the walks from your RSBP guide.
                            1. Path towards St Peters by Paul Harris
                              A Photography Masterclass Walk - Guided Walk No. 5.2
                              Sunday 10 September. A Photo Walk around the Saltmarsh Coast with James Crisp. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - The wonderfully photogenic coastline near the village of Bradwell-on-Sea forms the backdrop to this bracing walk and photography masterclass. James Crisp, a local professional landscape photographer, will be your guide and teach you how to take superior photos in the great outdoors.
                              1. Aerial view of the Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall with marshland and stormy skies
                                Saltmarsh Coast: Bradwell to Tillingham - Guided Walk No. 5.3
                                Friday 15 September. Saltmarsh Coast and St Peter’s Way: Bradwell to Tillingham. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - This is a rare opportunity to walk what is one of the loneliest stretches of the England Coast Path in East Anglia. Enjoy the wide expanses of sea, sky and farmland as you walk the seawall between Bradwell and Tillingham.
                                1. Seawall at Burnham with seagulls flying overhead, by James Crisp
                                  Vineyards & History: Burnham to Creeksea - Guided Walk No. 6.1
                                  Friday 8 September. Yachts, Vineyards & History. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - A delightful stroll around the yachting centre of Burnham-on-Crouch and nearby Creeksea, taking in river views along the seawall, birdlife, vineyards and historic buildings. Walk Highlight: Beautiful views of the River Crouch along Burnham’s Quay and Riverside Park.
                                  1. Footpath through a green farmer's field with an old oak tree and walking festival logo
                                    Dengie Peninsula with Beer & Food - Guided Walk No. 6.4
                                    Thursday 14 September. Explore the Dengie Peninsula with Craft Beer and Food. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - This invigorating walk takes you from the charming riverside town of Burnham-on-Crouch in a steady ascent across the final outlier of the rolling farmland of the Dengie Peninsula, before reaching the ancient town of Southminster and a tour of Wibblers brewery.
                                    1. RSPB Nature Reserve at Wallasea Island
                                      Across the Crouch to Wallasea - Guided Walk No. 6.5
                                      Sold Out - Saturday 9 and Wednesday 13 September. Across the Crouch to RSPB Wallasea Island. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - Head across the River Crouch on a scenic ferry ride from Burnham, arriving at the RSPB Wallasea Island Nature Reserve. There, a guide from the RSPB will take walkers around the nature reserve - a magical landscape of marshland, lagoons, ditches and sea.
                                      1. Fields at Blue House Farm North Fambridge, by Paul Harris
                                        Blue House Farm Nature Reserve - Guided Walk No. 7.2
                                        Friday 15 September. Riverside Flora and Fauna at Blue House Farm Nature Reserve. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - Walk with an Essex Wildlife Trust guide, as he points out the wide variety of flora and fauna in this riverside nature reserve, with delightful views across the river Crouch throughout. Walk Highlight: As autumn approaches, there could well be sightings of early arrivals of migrating birds
                                        1. Rows of vines at Althorne
                                          Crouch Valley with Wine Tasting & Food - Guided Walk No. 7.3
                                          Monday 11 September. Along the Crouch Valley: North Fambridge to Althorne. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - This is a beautiful linear walk along the River Crouch, using the train service to return to the start. Includes Blue House Farm Nature Reserve and includes an optional lunch stop at Crouch Ridge Vineyard.
                                          1. Young vines with the Crouch Estuary in the background, James Crisp
                                            Crouch Valley: North Fambridge to Burnham - Guided Walk No. 7.4
                                            Sunday 17 September. Explore the River Crouch: North Fambridge to Burnham. Part of The Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival - This is a beautiful linear walk along the River Crouch, using the train service to return to the start. There’s an early opportunity to spot wildlife in the Blue House Farm Nature Reserve, and the expansive views of the river and landscape are breathtaking. Walk Highlight: Wine tasting with matching food at one of the top Dengie region vineyards.
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                                            1. Maldon Ghost Walk

                                              Address

                                              All Saints' Church, High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PY

                                              maldonghostwalk@gmail.com

                                              Maldon

                                              Walking tours filled with ghoulish tales and tantalising tidbits of history (mostly of the gruesome variety).

                                            2. Crouch Valley: North Fambridge to Althorne - Self-Guided Walk No. 7.3

                                              Address

                                              North Fambridge Station, Station Road, North Fambridge, CM3 6NP

                                              tourism@maldon.gov.uk

                                              North Fambridge

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 6.7 miles. This is a beautiful linear walk along the River Crouch, using the train service to return to the start. The expansive views of the river and landscape are breathtaking. On the map, follow the "short cut"…

                                            3. Maldon Riverside Heritage Trail - Self-Guided Walk No. 1.1

                                              Address

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

                                              Maldon

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 1.3 miles. A gentle walk exploring Maldon's historic waterfront, with plenty of opportunities to detour and explore or enjoy refreshments along the way.

                                            4. Tollesbury Saltmarsh Stroll - Self-Guided Walk No. 4.1

                                              Address

                                              Woodrolfe Road Car Park, Tollesbury, CM9 8SE

                                              Tollesbury

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3.4 miles. This spectacular walk explores the historic village of Tollesbury with its bustling marina, historic lightvessel and interesting centre. Passing wildlife-rich saltmarshes, traditional sail lofts, an…

                                            5. North Fambridge Seawall Stroll - Self-Guided Walk No. 7.1

                                              Address

                                              Blue House Farm Nature Reserve car park, Blue House Farm Chase, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6GU

                                              North Fambridge

                                              3.1 miles. This walk has a bit of everything – the river Crouch, boats galore, an historic pub and farmland. All within the confines of the village of North Fambridge. Enjoy a walk along the seawall, with houseboats, barges and commercial river…

                                            6. Crouch Valley: North Fambridge to Burnham - Self-Guided Walk No. 7.4

                                              Address

                                              North Fambridge Station, Station Road, North Fambridge, CM3 6NP

                                              tourism@maldon.gov.uk

                                              North Fambridge

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 10.2 miles. This is a long and challenging, linear walk along the scenic River Crouch, using the train service to return to the start. The views of the river and landscape are breathtaking and Butts Cliff is an…

                                            7. Heybridge Towpath and Seawall - Self-Guided Walk No. 2.2

                                              Address

                                              Daisy Meadow car park, Basin Road, Heybridge, CM9 4RW

                                              Heybridge

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3.58 miles. A slightly longer stroll in the Walk it Local collection, but worth the effort, taking in bustling Heybridge Basin with its boats, sea-lock, water birds and pubs, the seawall with estuary views back…

                                            8. Bradwell Pirates & Pubs - Self-Guided Walk No. 5.1

                                              Address

                                              Bradwell-on-Sea Village Hall, South Street, Bradwell-on-Sea, CM0 7QJ

                                              Bradwell-on-Sea

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3 miles. This short walk around Bradwell-on-Sea and Bradwell Waterside, part of the Walk it Local collection, takes in traditional country pubs, a historic church, a thriving marina and the saltmarsh coast,…

                                            9. Goldhanger Through the Ages - Self-Guided Walk No. 3.1

                                              Address

                                              Church Street, Goldhanger, Essex, CM9 8AS

                                              Goldhanger

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 2.8 miles. Explore the charming village of Goldhanger where you can see remains from Iron Age, Saxon and Roman times, an 11th century church and a 100-year-old village pump. Along the seawall you will see a host of…

                                            10. Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation Heritage Walk - Self-Guided Walk No. 1.4

                                              Address

                                              Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LE

                                              Maldon

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 4.9 miles. 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

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

                                              Address

                                              Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8QU

                                              Tollesbury

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 6.4 or 10.2 miles. 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…

                                            12. Maldon Town Walk - Self-Guided Walk No.1.5

                                              Address

                                              White Horse Lane car park, White Horse Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QP

                                              Maldon

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 4.6 miles. 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…

                                            13. Burnham to Southminster - Self-Guided Walk No. 6.4

                                              Address

                                              Burnham-on-Crouch station, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8BQ

                                              Burnham-on-Crouch

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 7.2 miles. This attractive linear pub 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…

                                            14. Beeleigh Falls & Heybridge Basin - Self-Guided Walk No. 1.7

                                              Address

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

                                              Maldon

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 7.25 miles. This most enjoyable waterside walk provides the perfect introduction to Maldon’s countryside and riverside, including the scenic Beeleigh Falls and the seawall beside the Blackwater Estuary.

                                            15. Burnham & Creeksea Stroll - Self-Guided Walk No. 6.1

                                              Address

                                              Millfields car park, Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8HS

                                              Burnham-on-Crouch

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3.5 miles. This short Walk it Local route offers a delightful stroll around the yachting centre of Burnham-on-Crouch and nearby Creeksea, taking in river views along the seawall, birdlife, vineyards and historic…

                                            16. Burnham Town Walk - Self-Guided Walk No. 6.2

                                              Address

                                              Burnham-on-Crouch Library, Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HQ

                                              Burnham-on-Crouch

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 4.6 miles. This largely mud-free stroll follows an easy circuit of the riverside yachting centre giving visitors the opportunity to explore some lesser-visited parts of the town.

                                            17. Tollesbury Wick Marshes Walk - Self-Guided Walk No. 4.2 / 4.3

                                              Address

                                              Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8QU

                                              Tollesbury

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 5.8 or 8.9 miles. 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.

                                            18. Beeleigh Falls & Maldon from Heybridge Basin - Self-Guided Walk No. 2.4

                                              Address

                                              Daisy Meadow car park, Basin Road, Heybridge, CM9 4RW

                                              Heybridge

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 3.58 miles. A slightly longer stroll in the Walk it Local collection, but worth the effort, taking in bustling Heybridge Basin with its boats, sea-lock, water birds and pubs, the seawall with estuary views back…

                                            19. Goldhanger and Blackwater Estuary - Self-Guided Walk No. 3.2

                                              Address

                                              Church Street, Goldhanger, Essex, CM9 8AS

                                              Goldhanger

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 8.3 miles. This long, circular walk combines farmland and seawall around the charming and historic village of Goldhanger, with its cottages, pubs and 11th century church.

                                            20. Crouch Valley: Burnham to Althorne - Self-Guided Walk No. 6.3

                                              Address

                                              Burnham-on-Crouch station, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8BQ

                                              tourism@maldon.gov.uk

                                              Burnham-on-Crouch

                                              SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 5.5 miles. This superb linear riverside walk starts from Burnham-on-Crouch railway station, taking you westward to Althorne where you can take a train to return.

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