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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.

The walk includes scenic views of the River Crouch before turning inland towards the wildlife reserve and the railway station. The walk has no paved sections and includes several short road sections.

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Routes

  • Coastal
  • Length of route (miles) - 5.65
  • Linear Route
  • Moderate Route
  • Typical duration of route - 2hrs

Map & Directions

Althorne to North Fambridge Walk

Type:Walking Route

Althorne, Essex, CM9 6DG

What's Nearby

  1. Crouch Ridge Vineyard overlooks the River Crouch. We produce and sell award winning…

    0.47 miles away
  2. Althorne's unusual war memorial is in the form of a traditional, decorative lychgate,…

    0.5 miles away
  3. Come for our Fine Award winning wines and stay for the view! Crouch Ridge Vineyard…

    0.51 miles away
  1. St Andrew's is a Grade II listed building with a tower dating back to around 1500,…

    0.65 miles away
  2. Relax in the beautiful surroundingd of Clayhill Vineyard. Take in the stunning views of…

    0.73 miles away
  3. Large recreation ground with adjacent wooded area. Car park, hall, two football pitches,…

    1.12 miles away
  4. Dengie Petting Zoo is run by J&C Party Pets, owners of Maldon Promenade Zoo. This smaller…

    1.48 miles away
  5. St Barnabas Church is located a short drive away from the residential area of the village…

    1.8 miles away
  6. This is a large well equipped rec ground with good access from the surrounding area. Car…

    1.84 miles away
  7. The Althorne Estate is a new vineyard that was planted in 2017 in Althorne. There are…

    1.99 miles away
  8. Creeksea Place is a 16th century fairytale Tudor Mansion set in beautiful gardens. The…

    2.1 miles away
  9. A large, open site adjacent to Lawling Playing Field which also contains the Memorial…

    2.36 miles away
  10. Previously a dense blackthorn scrub that was completely inaccessible, this site has now…

    2.38 miles away
  11. Extensive working railway museum including locomotives, carriages, wagons, historic…

    2.4 miles away
  12. This park is comprised of mown grassland with a large number of mature trees of different…

    2.46 miles away
  13. If you walk around Burnham-on-Crouch look out for the three large buoys that now decorate…

    2.47 miles away
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  1. 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

  2. Address

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

    Telephone

    0300 303 1555

    Maldon

    First Monday of the month. This group is a social get together for unpaid adult carers across the Maldon District. This group is also where carers can come along and speak to a experienced Carers Support Adviser to find out information, advice and…

  3. Address

    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…

  4. Address

    South Street, Bradwell-On-Sea, Southminster, CM0 7QJ

    Telephone

    01621 773183

    Bradwell-On-Sea

    Attractive site, surrounded by hedgerows and with a number of mature oak trees. Village hall, car park, enclosed children's play area, basketball net, football pitch, picnic benches, youth shelter, BMX skills ramp.

  5. Address

    West Chase, Maldon, CM9 6HN

    Maldon

    This Grade II Listed private home (not open to the public) was built in 1880 as a mansion for John Granger Sadd of the famous Maldon Sadd family. His daughter, suffragette and women's rights activist Myra Sadd Brown lived there and is commemorated…

  6. Address

    Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, CM9 5JQ

    Maldon

    The Promenade Park maze was built in the 1990s and is a simple hedge maze that children will enjoy. At the centre is a sculpture, in the shape of a standing stone or obelisk, that is called the Singing Stone.

  7. Address

    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…

  8. Address

    Goldsands Road, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7JW

    Telephone

    01621 772044

    Southminster

    Brewery offering guided tours and Taproom and Kitchen serving our ales, ciders and lager with a full snack and main meals menu.

  9. Address

    Lauriston Farm Chase, Goldhanger, Goldhanger, CM9 8AH

    Telephone

    01621 788348

    Goldhanger

    Situated right on the Blackwater Estuary, just outside Goldhanger, Lauriston Farm is a certified biodynamic farm, using a gentle and chemical-free way of farming to grow seasonal vegetables, available through a doorstep-delivery vegetable bag scheme…

  10. Address

    Braxted Park, Braxted, Essex, CM8 3EN

    Telephone

    01376 572372

    Braxted

    A well established and challenging 9-hole course set in the beautiful parkland of The Braxted Park Estate.

  11. 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…

  12. Address

    Elizabeth Way, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4TG

    Telephone

    01621 852471

    Heybridge

    A small children's play area accessible from Elizabeth Way and the Elms Farm development.

  13. Address

    Fowler Bros Ltd, Brook Farm, Marsh Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8NA

    Telephone

    01621 782759

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Butcher’s shop selling local beef/lamb/pork. BBQ packs and the speciality Burnham banger.

  14. Address

    253 Mundon Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6PW

    Maldon

    MacTheatre - Maldon Actors Company was set up in 1995 by professional actors Barrie Jaimeson and Nicola Esson to raise awareness and status of the Arts in the Maldon District. We produce high quality theatre and Arts Events.

    The company became a…

  15. Address

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

    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.

  16. Address

    31 High Street, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HJ

    Telephone

    01621 929314

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    The Rio Cinema is independently owned and was built in 1931, offering 2 screens showing current films at historically low prices! The Rio is a must for residents, visitors and cinema enthusiasts alike.

  17. Address

    40 High Street, Burnham, CM0 8AA

    Telephone

    01621 782161

    Burnham


    Local convenience store with chilled food, groceries, ATM, National Lottery, Pay Point. Branded items and value-for-money own brand range. Off-licence and confectionery.

  18. Address

    Blackwater, CM9 5HW

    The Blackwater Estuary is a 5,538 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), with 4,395 hectares being designated as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance and Special Protection Area, while 1,099 hectares of the Estuary is…

  19. Address

    Maldon, Essex, CM9 5FW

    Telephone

    01621 855902

    Essex

    It is an old garden site and suffered a period of neglect but is now being cared for by volunteers from Maldon & Heybridge Horticultural Society. The garden is very small and normally open to the public for a short time once a month.

  20. Address

    Bradwell Waterside, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7QY

    Telephone

    01621 776256

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    Get on the water with Essex Outdoors and experience a day out with a difference on board a high speed RIB powerboat on the River Blackwater Estuary. Whether you want to learn the ropes and try your hand at helming or simply sit back, relax and enjoy…

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