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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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    Telephone

    01621 850222

    Maldon

    Madison Lanes at Madison Heights is a tenpin bowling centre with 12 Ten Pin Bowling lanes. Buffers are available for novice bowlers, and ramps to bowl the ball for people in wheelchairs, so everyone in the family can join in the fun.

    The indoor,…

  2. Address

    Maypole Road, Wickham Bishops, CM8 3LX

    Telephone

    01621 892411

    Wickham Bishops

    Maypole Pet & Garden carries a wide range of pet food and accessories, including raw and natural dog food, treat pick and mix for canine friends, dog supplements, and toys and enrichment activities for pets. You will also find live fish, reptiles…

  3. Address

    Limebrook Way, Maldon, CM9 6GG

    Maldon

    Morrisons supermarket includes a petrol station and carwash, cafe, photo booth, dry cleaning, National Lottery, ATM bank machines, Coinstar machine, Rug Doctor hire and floristry department, and well as a huge range of groceries and essentials.

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    7 Maldon Road, Great Totham, CM9 8PR

    Telephone

    01621 892721

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    Great Totham Stores & Post Offices is a general convenience store selling magazines and newspapers, greetings cards, off-licence, confectionery and food, including hot snacks, sandwiches and hot and cold drinks to take away. There is also a Post…

  5. Address

    Blue House Farm Chase, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6GU

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    North Fambridge

    Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund and many other donors.

  6. Address

    10 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8BG

    Telephone

    01621 784884

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Founded in 1990, we are an independent family funeral firm. Providing a caring, professional and worry-free service is our vocation, not just our business.

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

    Telephone

    01621854477

    Maldon

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    Howe Green Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6PZ

    Telephone

    07449895053

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  9. Address

    Maldon Road, Great Totham, C05 0QA

    Telephone

    01621 891081

    Great Totham

    Tom’s Farm Shop specialises in garden timber products such as decking, gates, sheds, play houses and benches, along with fresh local fruit and vegetables, food products, and wild bird care, with bird food, nesting boxes and feeders available.

  10. Address

    167 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HJ

    Telephone

    01621 770029

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    Quayside Wines is a local off-license offering a large selection of beers, wines and spirits, including unusual gins and liqueurs.

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    Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

    Maldon

    Situated in the centre of Promenade Park in Maldon, the Skate Park features a variety of ramps, jumps, rails and other obstacles for all ages and abilities.

    The Skate Park offers the perfect safe space for skaters whether you're a pro or just…

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    Fish Street, Goldhanger, Maldon, CM9 8AU

    Telephone

    01621 860265

    Goldhanger

    Surrounded by mature trees, this attractive site has access to the adjacent sea wall footpath and good views over the Blackwater estuary. Childrens play site, football pitch and benches.

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    Cooks Barge Yard, The Hythe, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HN

    Telephone

    01621 857567

    Maldon

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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…

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    Church Lane, Stow Maries, Essex, CM3 6SL

    Stow Maries

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    Maldon Road, Langford, CM9 4SS

    Langford

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    End of Main Road, St Lawrence, CM0 7NA

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    Essex Marina, Wallsea Island, SS4 2HF

    Telephone

    07748 653900

    Wallsea Island

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    16 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PJ

    Maldon

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    Maldon, Essex, CM9 5FW

    Telephone

    01621 855902

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