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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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    Madison Heights, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

    Telephone

    01621 850222

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    Monkey Puzzle is holding a monthly play session during term times for children with additional needs (SEND). The sessions are closed to the general public, allowing a safe and comfortable play session for children with disabilities and their…

  2. Address

    99 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HR

    Telephone

    01621 778537

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Offering the opportunity to play bowls in Burnham-on-Crouch, Burnham Hillside Bowls Club welcomes applications from new members to join.

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    Rectory Road, Tolleshunt Knights, CM9 8HF

    Tolleshunt Knights

    This 12th century Grade II* Listed church is now owned by the nearby Orthodox Monastery of St John the Baptist. The churchyard has two Commonwealth War Graves.

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    Butt Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HD

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    Burnham Road, Latchingdon, Essex, CM3 6EZ

    Telephone

    0754504124

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    Ulting Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QB

    Maldon

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    The site was first listed by Historic England in November 1985, and was constructed in around 1797 by engineer…

  7. Address

    Tiptree Road, Great Braxted, Witham, CM8 3EE

    Telephone

    01621 892821

    Great Braxted

    This attractive hilltop site, surrounded by hedges and mature oak trees, offers views towards Witham and the central Essex plain and is now the site of a new playground. Play equipment includes imaginative and accessible play equipment, including…

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    Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

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    Telephone

    01245 223551

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    Heybridge Cemetery, Goldhanger Road, Heybridge, CM9 4QR

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    Heybridge War Memorial is a Grade II Listed memorial made from creamy Portland limestone and stands just inside the gates to the cemetery. Approximately 3m high, it is in the form of a cross with a stone relief sword on the front and an octagonal…

  12. Address

    Fambridge Yacht Haven, North Fambridge, CM3 6LU

    Telephone

    07840942483

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    Cruise Essex runs trips from Fambridge Yacht Haven on board Limoncello, our high end Sealine F43 Cruiser capable of holding s10 guests in comfort. The vessel explores the River Crouch Valley, and options include an afternoon tea cruise lasting…

  13. Address

    1 Chandlers Quay, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LF

    Telephone

    07801 364 135

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    Bradwell-on-Sea

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    Units 7 & 8, Station Industrial Estate, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8RW

    Telephone

    01621 782874

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    Telephone

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    Telephone

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    Telephone

    01621 854477

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    Telephone

    07736 276262

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