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Walk it Local

Explore short, easy walks close to great local businesses with Walk it Local

Walking is a fantastic, free activity that needs no membership, costs nothing, warms you up and helps you to get fit into the bargain

Better still, you don’t have to travel for miles to find a pleasant stroll or be kitted out to climb Ben Nevis – the Maldon District has lots of short walks right on the doorstep that can be enjoyed all year round.

Our new Walk it Local campaign is all about finding shorter walks that are close at hand and easy going – mainly two or three miles on fairly flat terrain that are not too hard for those with little legs, our furry friends or in some cases for people with slightly reduced mobility.

Each walk has a leaflet that can be downloaded straight onto your smart phone or printed out to pop in your pocket – and you will find lots of suggestions for places to stop if you fancy a coffee or a pint along the way, somewhere to pick up a picnic or a place to finish up with a snack or even a hearty meal!

One of the great things about Walk it Local is that in the Maldon District you are never far from an independent local business, whether it’s a traditional pub dating back for centuries, a local food producer or a modern microbrewery. In some cases, nearby businesses may be offering special discounts to those taking a stroll on a Walk it Local route, check each individual walk for full details.

Did you know that taking a stroll not only helps you to discover new places – it’s good for your physical and mental health as well? Walking creates endorphins that can lighten your mood, it strengthens and tones muscles, helps joints to stay healthy, burns calories, lowers your blood pressure, keeps blood sugar levels in check, helps you to think more clearly and even improves the quality of your sleep.

So don’t let the colder weather get you down – Walk it Local!

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Tollesbury Saltmarsh Stroll

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 open-air lido and a village lock-up, this slightly longer walk is packed with sights.
Maylandsea Meander

3 miles. Explore a tucked-away nature reserve that's famous for its butterflies and take in the lovely views from the seawall of Lawling Creek, with its yachts, barges and birdlife.
Maldon Wick Nature Reserve Walk

2.6 miles. This short Walk it Local route is an easy stroll starting close to Maldon town centre, but taking in the lovely Maldon Wick Nature Reserve and part of the disused railway line. Depending on the season you might see rare butterflies, intriguing glow worms, dragonflies, spring primroses and violets.
Heybridge Towpath and Seawall

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 across to Maldon, and the historic canal towpath and sea-lock. Plenty of places to eat and drink en route.
A Tale of Three Villages

2.96 miles. This walk explores three pretty villages in the north of the district - Wickham Bishops, Little Braxted and Great Totham. Taking in tree-lined lanes and footpaths, this gently undulating walk is a great introduction to this part of the district, which has many possibilities for longer walks as well.
Bradwell Pirates & Pubs

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, including views of the Ross Revenge, once the home of pirate station Radio Caroline.
Burnham & Creeksea Stroll

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 buildings, with plenty of refreshment stops along the way.
Woods & Lanes of Southminster

2.36 miles. This walk explores the town of Southminster from its historic church and thatched cottages to the Jubilee Woodland and sculpture park and modern microbrewery. With a walk time of around an hour, and no steps or stiles to contend with, this is an attractive stroll with plenty of interest.
A Great Stroll in Little Braxted

3.3 miles. The quiet lanes around Little Braxted make a pleasant walk with plenty to explore along the way, including a richly decorated Grade I listed church, fine old buildings with decorative chimneys and an unusual miniature railway at Braxted Bakery, where you can also stop for refreshments.
Goldhanger Through the Ages

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 wading birds and tiny coves once used by smugglers. Two great pubs complete the walk.
Woodham Walter Wilderness

2.7 miles. This undulating walk explores the pretty village of Woodham Walter and its nearby woodland, known as The Wilderness, plus a visit to the scenic Hoe Mill Lock with its canal boats and wildlife.
Tillingham Village & Fields

2.73 miles. This gentle walk lets you explore Tillingham, with its pretty village green lined with weatherboarded cottages, and the wide-open expanses of the surrounding Dengie farmland. There's a historic church to investigate, and two historic local pubs serving real ale for a pitstop along the way.
North Fambridge Seawall Stroll

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 traffic, and the wildlife-rich wetlands.
Althorne Views & Vineyards

2.3 miles. Althorne sits on the southern ridge of low hills on the Dengie Peninsula; so you can glimpse both the Blackwater and the Crouch rivers on this gentle walk. Look out too for the grapes growing in the many vineyards that benefit from the area's sunny climate.

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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…
Purleigh & Stow Maries Aerodrome Walk

Address

Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6QH

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
St Peter's Way

Address

Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7PW

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.
Maylandsea Meander - Walk it Local

Address

Bakersfield car park, The Drive, Maylandsea, CM3 6GT

Maylandsea

3 miles. Explore a tucked-away nature reserve that's famous for its butterflies and take in the lovely views from the seawall of Lawling Creek, with its yachts, barges and birdlife.
Chigborough Walks

Address

2 Chigborough Road, Essex, CM9 4RE

Telephone
07702244440

chigboroughfarm@gmail.com

An annual pass, £20 per person in 2022, gives permission to use the walking path around Chigborough Farm site, with proceeds going to Farleigh Hospice. Parking is not available, so pass holders must be able to walk to the site. Commercial dog…
Tillingham Village & Fields - Walk it Local

Address

West Field car park, North Street, Tillingham, CM0 7TP

Tillingham

2.73 miles. This gentle walk lets you explore Tillingham, with its pretty village green lined with weatherboarded cottages, and the wide-open expanses of the surrounding Dengie farmland. There's a historic church to investigate, and two historic…
Bradwell & St Peter's Chapel - Self-Guided Walk No. 5.2

Address

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

tourism@maldon.gov.uk

Bradwell-on-Sea

SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 6.5 miles. Spectacular waterside walk taking in one of the district's most important historic sites – the ancient, lonely Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall. This easy, level circular walk covers 6.5 miles, much of it…
Woodham Walter Common Walk

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.
Steeple Creek Walk

Address

Steeple, Essex, CM0 7JY

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.
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,…
Othona Community - Activities

Address

East Hall Farm, East End Road, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7PN

Telephone
01621 776564

bradwell@othona.org

Bradwell-on-Sea

Othona Community is an open and inclusive Christian Community offering a choice of themed activities and courses throughout the year, including survival skills, wellbeing and art.
Three Dengie Pubs Walk

Address

Stow Maries, Essex, CM3 6SA

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.
Maldon Fitsteps - Ramblers Wellbeing Walks

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Telephone
07311625824

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…
Crouch Valley Rail Ale Trail

Address

Southminster Railway Station, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7EG

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
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…
Burnham Wick Farm

Address

Wick Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8LU

Telephone
01621 782128

zimsmiths@yahoo.co.uk

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.
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 (with some honest laughs to round it out).
Althorne Views & Vineyards - Walk it Local

Address

Althorne Recreation Ground car park, Burnham Road, Althorne, CM3 6BY

Althorne

2.3 miles. Althorne sits on the southern ridge of low hills on the Dengie Peninsula; so you can glimpse both the Blackwater and the Crouch rivers on this gentle walk. Look out too for the grapes growing in the many vineyards that benefit from the…
Maldon Wick Nature Reserve - Walk it Local

Address

West Maldon Community Centre, Sunbury Way, Maldon, CM9 6YH

Maldon

2.6 miles. This short Walk it Local route is an easy stroll starting close to Maldon town centre, but taking in the lovely Maldon Wick Nature Reserve and part of the disused railway line. Depending on the season you might see rare butterflies,…
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.

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