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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. The walk covers around 5.5 miles so allow approximately three hours.

Long walk with uneven or muddy ground. Walking boots recommended

Facilities

Routes

  • Length of route (miles) - 7
  • Linear Route
  • Moderate Route
  • Typical duration of route - 3.5hrs

Map & Directions

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

Type:Guided Walking

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

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  1. Address

    Little Braxted Lane, Little Braxted, Essex, CM8 3EU

    Little Braxted

    St. Nicholas in Little Braxted is one of the smallest churches in Essex and was built in the early 12th century. It is richly and beautifully decorated throughout.

  2. 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.

  3. Address

    179 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BS

    Telephone

    0333 032 9655

    Maldon

    With state of the art key machines and programming software along with over 4000 key variations in stock Key Station is now ready to serve Maldon & the surrounding areas in cutting domestic and commercial keys as well as cut and program vehicle keys…

  4. Address

    Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET

    Telephone

    01245 402019

    Chelmsford

    Set in the heart of rural Essex, and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, RHS Hyde Hall is one of the finest gardens in the east of England and is a haven of peace and tranquillity.

  5. 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…

  6. Address

    Junction of Main Road and Station Road, Althorne, CM3 6DB

    Althorne

    Althorne's unusual war memorial is in the form of a traditional, decorative lychgate, framed in oak, with a pitched roof covered with clay tiles. It was designed by local artist Walter Savage Cooper and built after World War 1. A metal plaque…

  7. Address

    Upper Plume school artificial pitch, Fambridge Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB

    Telephone

    01621854477

    Maldon

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    The sessions are run by Simon and Ben from Maldon District Council's community health and wellbeing team and is open to women aged 18+ and costs just £1 per…

  8. Address

    Ferry Road, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6LR

    Telephone

    01621 740370

    North Fambridge

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  9. Address

    Church Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HP

    Telephone

    01621 857191

    Maldon

    St. Mary's Church is known locally as the Fisherman's Church as its tower guides sailors and their craft into the Hythe Quay. The existing building dates from 1130, but archaeological evidence suggests that it used to be the site of a Saxon church.

  10. Address

    5 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PB

    Telephone

    01621 853151

    Maldon

    Master butchers in Maldon High St since 1928, Ansell & Sons is a meat and game specialist. Its meat, game and poultry produce ranges are primarily locally sourced from Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk farms, as well as direct from Smithfield Market…

  11. Address

    All Saints Church, Church Hill, Purleigh, CM3 6QJ

    Purleigh

    The war memorial at Purleigh stands in the graveyard extension opposite the Grade I Listed All Saints Church and takes the form of a 10ft granite obelisk on a three-stepped base, built by Wray & Fuller of Chelmsford. It commemorates the lives of 25…

  12. Address

    Sawyers Road, Little Totham, Maldon, CM9 8JP

    Telephone

    01621 854477

    Little Totham

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  13. Address

    Maldon, Essex

    Maldon

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    Lower Burnham Road, Latchingdon, Essex, CM3 6HF

    Telephone

    07771 995460

    Latchingdon

    Relax in the beautiful surroundingd of Clayhill Vineyard. Take in the stunning views of the River Crouch & Valley while walking among the vines.

  15. Address

    Burnham Road, Latchingdon, Essex, CM3 6EZ

    Telephone

    0754504124

    Latchingdon

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  16. Address

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    Telephone

    01621 772044

    Southminster

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  17. Address

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    Telephone

    01621 786140

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    Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LE

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    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…

  20. Address

    Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4RD

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Maldon

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