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A voyage of real ale discovery along the scenic Crouch Valley railway line from Wickford to Southminster in the heart of the Dengie Peninsula.

Explore brewery tap rooms, micropubs and several traditional pubs on the way.You will also pass through historic towns, maritime villages, wildlife reserves and picturesque views on the Crouch Estuary.

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  • Description of route - Walking & Train journey
  • Easy Route
  • Linear Route

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Crouch Valley Rail Ale Trail

Type:Walking Route

Southminster Railway Station, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7EG

What's Nearby

  1. One of the largest and best equipped parish fields in the Maldon District, this open,…

    0.14 miles away
  2. Brewery offering guided tours and Taproom and Kitchen serving our ales, ciders and lager…

    0.15 miles away
  3. Southminster War Memorial is a 2.4m obelisk in the grounds of St Leonard's Church,…

    0.22 miles away
  1. Parts of this historic parish church are nearly 1000 years old, dating back to about 1100…

    0.22 miles away
  2. The cemetery includes two Commonwealth War Graves. Private E Chinnery of the Middlesex…

    0.34 miles away
  3. Orchard Meadows consists of five adjoining meadows, each surrounded by hedges. The…

    0.55 miles away
  4. This site was created in 2002 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Queen…

    0.67 miles away
  5. Seasons Wood consists mainly of hawthorn & blackthorn scrub. To the northern end of the…

    0.75 miles away
  6. Extensive working railway museum including locomotives, carriages, wagons, historic…

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

    1.65 miles away
  8. Affectionately known as St Mary's, there has been a church on this site since 1155,…

    1.8 miles away
  9. The Dengie National Nature Reserve is a large and remote area of tidal mudflat and…

    1.94 miles away
  10. Small site accessible on foot from Hester Place or The Pippins.
    Enclosed children's…

    2.06 miles away
  11. St James, Dengie is a small parish church serving the rural villages of Asheldham and…

    2.14 miles away
  12. What would you do if you were handed the keys to your own hotel for a night? Invite all…

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

    2.21 miles away
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  1. Address

    Basin Road, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4SD

    Telephone

    01621 853923

    Maldon

    A family sailing club situated on the upper reaches of the Blackwater with comprehensive facilities for cruisers and dinghies. Large cadet section. Members' guests welcome and temporary membership available.

  2. Address

    16 Edwards Walk, High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PS

    Telephone

    077 1919 6161

    Maldon

    Unisex hairdressing salon with a full range of treatments including cutting, colouring, balayage and men's beard trimming.

  3. Address

    Ferry Road, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6LR

    Telephone

    01621 740370

    North Fambridge

    The North Fambridge Yacht Club was established in 1898 by founder member Francis B. Cooke and is set in a beautiful, peaceful and picture perfect location approximately 11 miles inland on the River Crouch at North Fambridge Yacht Station. The club…

  4. Address

    9a High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PB

    Telephone

    01621 927337

    Maldon

    Beautiful bespoke and ready made jewellery hand made on the premises by an award-winning goldsmith and designer, including engagement and wedding rings, bridal jewellery and jewellery repairs and alterations.

  5. 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,…

  6. 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.

  7. Address

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

    Telephone

    01621 776564

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    Othona is an open and inclusive Community rooted in the Christian tradition and drawing on a wealth of other inspirations.

  8. Address

    Mountains Road, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8BY

    Telephone

    01621 891215

    Maldon

    Mixed working farm that grows soft fruits and cereals and keeps livestock, including Christmas turkeys, with traditional "pick your own" available from around mid-June to mid-July, depending on the weather. Strawberries and raspberries are available…

  9. Address

    Abbey Turning, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6LL

    Telephone

    0345 603 7624

    Maldon

    By appointment. Beeleigh mill was a large flour mill on the river Chelmer near Maldon, Essex. It had two water wheels driving 10 stones (later 12), to which was added a separate building which housed a steam-powered beam engine driving five…

  10. Address

    47 Mill Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HX

    Telephone

    07973 559981

    Maldon

    The trademark Penny Farthing bicycle entices visitors to explore the treasures of this compact museum. Housed over two floors of the former Park Keepers Lodge, the exhibits are wide ranging. The replica waistcoat of the Fat Man of Maldon, which…

  11. Address

    Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HN

    Maldon

    For well over a thousand years, Hythe Quay has been the home to Maldon's maritime community and the gateway to Maldon for vessels arriving from the sea. Linking the award-winning Promenade Park with the pubs, restaurants and shops of Maldon High…

  12. Address

    Vicarage Lane, Mundon, Essex, CM9 6PA

    Mundon

    The church of St. Mary in Mundon is cared for by the Friends of Friendless Churches and it is now conserved as a Grade 1 listed medieval church. After a major programme of restoration and repair it is once again open to the public daily.

  13. 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.

  14. Address

    Five Lakes Resort, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Essex, CM9 8HX

    Telephone

    01621 862426

    Tolleshunt Knights

    Five Lakes Resort is home to two of the best golf courses in Essex. The tees and greens are meticulously maintained, and present a challenge to golfers both novice and experienced.

  15. Address

    The Stables, Chapel Road, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8TL

    Telephone

    01621 860553

    Maldon

    Local horse riding school offering lessons, pony days, pony loaning and livery. Fun for all ages all. Established for 25 years, the centre offers lessons on a good range of horses and ponies, from the very quiet to those suitable for the more…

  16. Address

    Essex Marina, Wallsea Island, SS4 2HF

    Telephone

    07748 653900

    Wallsea Island

    Discovery Charters offers fishing and seal watching wildlife trips which leave from Essex Marina on Wallasea Island, from Burnham-on-Crouch and from Fambridge Yacht Harbour.

  17. Address

    Southfield Way, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7RE

    Telephone

    01621 854477

    Southminster

    Orchard Meadows consists of five adjoining meadows, each surrounded by hedges. The central meadow contains the remains of an old orchard with apple, pear, plum and walnut trees.

  18. Address

    High Street, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AA

    Burnham-on-Crouch

  19. Address

    Hythe Quay, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HR

    Telephone

    07840 862685

    Maldon

    Experience the pleasure and excitement of sailing on a historic Thames sailing barge.

    The Thames Sailing Barge Trust, a registered charity which owns the sailing barges Pudge and Centaur.

    To view and book our trips visit www.bargetrust…

  20. Address

    Online gallery, Maldon, CM9 5BX

    Telephone

    07970 605361

    Maldon

    Angelique Hartigan is a Maldon-based artist who sells online at Maldon Studios. She specialises in local landmarks and landscapes, inspired by the pretty town and the surrounding countryside which she shares daily and in all weathers with her dogs…

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