Seawall at Goldhanger

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This long, circular walk combines farmland and seawall around the charming and historic village of Goldhanger, with its cottages, pubs and 11th century church. The walk is flat but can be muddy in places, and is 8.3 miles, so allow 3.5 hours.

 

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Goldhanger and Blackwater Estuary - Self-Guided Walk No. 3.2

Type:Guided Walking

Church Street, Goldhanger, Essex, CM9 8AS

What's Nearby

  1. St. Peter’s Church is central to the spirit of the village and the close community here.…

    0.09 miles away
  2. Surrounded by mature trees, this attractive site has access to the adjacent sea wall…

    0.29 miles away
  3. Grade I Listed St Nicholas church dates from the 12th century and has expansive views…

    1.34 miles away
  1. An attractive site on the edge of the village with areas of long grass, hedgerows and…

    1.51 miles away
  2. This charming Grade I Listed church has a 12th century nave and 14th century chancel.…

    1.54 miles away
  3. An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a…

    1.59 miles away
  4. An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a…

    1.59 miles away
  5. The Blackwater Estuary is a 5,538 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest…

    1.77 miles away
  6. This site has a small car park and is also accessible on foot from School Road. It is…

    2.01 miles away
  7. Little Totham's moving modern war memorial was only built in 2019 and commemorates…

    2.12 miles away
  8. St Nicholas Church is Grade I listed. Its churchyard extension, a little way up the road,…

    2.23 miles away
  9. Lying alongside the sea wall and to the north of the Heybridge Basin's built-up area is…

    2.24 miles away
  10. Northey is an island in the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, connected to the mainland by a…

    2.26 miles away
  11. The little church building behind the bus shelter in Heybridge Basin began life during…

    2.3 miles away
  12. This is a large open site on the edge of the village with views to the south towards the…

    2.34 miles away
  13. A blue plaque marks D'Arcy House as the home of famous novelist Margery Allingham who…

    2.4 miles away
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  1. Address

    St George’s Close, Heybridge Basin, Essex, CM9 4RZ

    Heybridge Basin

    Lying alongside the sea wall and to the north of the Heybridge Basin's built-up area is the only open space contained within the village and available for public use. There's a popular, well-equipped play area for younger children.

  2. Address

    Maldon Activity Centre, Carmelite Way, Maldon, CM9 5GF

    Telephone

    01621 851891

    Maldon

    The Community Gaming Initiative (CGI) is a project to use gaming as a social tool to bring young people together to socialise and develop skills.

  3. Address

    19 West Street, Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8RJ

    Tollesbury

    An independent book shop in Tollesbury, built by the community for the community and providing new and used books.

    The shop, has a small tearoom, books and games for customers, free Wi-Fi, and remote working space. Local talks, author events, and…

  4. Address

    60 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HF

    Telephone

    01621 785300

    Burnham

    At Jacaranda Flowers by Sam Adams, we love flowers and our designs are modern, contemporary, and full of creativity! Send flowers locally, we deliver our beautiful bouquets from our flower shop in Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex 5 days a week. Order…

  5. Address

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

    Telephone

    01621 855058

    Maldon

    Brent has been a much loved local landmark for over 40 years. It is the last surviving steam tug of the Port of London Authority’s fleet. Full restoration is planned for this unique vessel.

  6. Address

    Lock Hill, Heybridge Basin, CM9 4RX

    Heybridge Basin

    Heybridge Basin's famous sea lock links the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation to the Blackwater Estuary and would once have enabled smaller boats to enter and exit the canal and travel around the coastline. Today it is can still be used by suitable…

  7. Address

    North Fambridge Station, Station Road, North Fambridge, CM3 6NP

    North Fambridge

    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 10.2 miles. This is a long and challenging, linear walk along the scenic River Crouch, using the train service to return to the start. The views of the river and landscape are breathtaking and Butts Cliff is an…

  8. 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…

  9. Address

    Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

    Maldon

    Maldon Bowling Club is a friendly and progressive club situated near The Promenade in the Blackwater town of Maldon in Essex. We have a playing membership of approximately 70 with approximately 20 social & honorary members. Bowling abilities range…

  10. 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…

  11. Address

    The Street, Steeple, Essex, CM0 7RH

    Steeple

    The Grade II Listed parish church was built in 1884 and has a timber framed steeple, shingled spire and a 15th century font. The church contains two white marble War Memorial tablets.

  12. Address

    Unit 3B, Bentalls Shopping Centre, Colchester Road, Maldon, CM9 4GD

    Telephone

    01621 850590

    Maldon

    The new Heybridge General Store and Post Office also offers stationery, books, news and magazines, essentials, snacks and an off-licence,

  13. Address

    Church Lane, Stow Maries, Essex, CM3 6SL

    Stow Maries

    The parish church of St Mary and St Margaret is Grade II* Listed. The church chancel was built in the 14th century and the nave in the 15th century. The churchyard has five Commonwealth War Graves.

  14. Address

    99 Wood Road, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4AS

    Telephone

    01621 857592

    Heybridge

    The Flower Patch is an established florist on the High Street in Maldon.

  15. Address

    South Street, Tillingham, Essex, CM0 7TH

    Telephone

    01621 779160

    Tillingham

    This church belongs to the Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches. It is the only remaining Congregational Church in the Dengie Hundred and as such draws a congregation from a wider area .

  16. Address

    112 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5ET

    Telephone

    01621 843980

    Maldon

    Maldon Nails offers professional nailcare for both ladies and gentlemen

  17. Address

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

    Telephone

    01621 776256

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    Get on the water with Essex Outdoors for a Sailing Experience Day 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 the stunning surroundings, the choice is yours.…

  18. Address

    135 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BS

    Maldon

    New Maldon gift ship with a wide range of fun and novelty gifts (including some saucy mugs - parents beware!)

  19. Address

    Common Lane, Woodham Walter, Essex, CM9 6NF

    Woodham Walter

    This site is part of a large network of nature reserves that make up the Danbury Ridge Complex. Woodham Walter Common is mainly secondary woodland with a few open areas where heather grows.

  20. Address

    Paraphernalia, as its name suggests, stocks a wide variety of useful things! You will find sewing and crafting supplies, including card, knitting wool, haberdashery and thread, art and crafts for kids, storage, bakeware and household items, plus…

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