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This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of Chelmsford with the tidal estuary of the River Blackwater at Heybridge Basin. It is 13.8 miles (22.1 km) long and has 13 locks.

Available for recreational boating, canoeing and paddle-boarding with a 14 mile tow path walk alongside . Boat trips operate from Paper Mill Lock and Heybridge Basin

Recreational moorings available on the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation at Heybridge Basin, Hoe Mill Lock, Paper Mill Lock, Sandford Lock and Springfield Basin. For short term visitor moorings contact Heybridge Lock Keeper 07712 079764

Operated by Essex Waterways Ltd for public benefit, volunteers welcomed.

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Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation

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Paper Mill Office, CM9 4RY

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  1. Burnham Quay

    Address

    The Quay, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AR

    Telephone

    01621 784785

    TIC@maldon.gov.uk

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Burnham's picturesque quayside is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

  2. Salty Dogs Pop up Shop

    Address

    24 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM94PJ

    Telephone

    07957 856242

    den@denphillipsphotos.com

    Maldon

    Until December 31. Salty Dogs pop-up Christmas shop showcases the work of local artists in the Maldon area. Organised by photographer Den Phillips, you will also find gifts, cards, calendars and much more in store.

  3. Royal Burnham Yacht Club

    Address

    The Quay, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AU

    Telephone

    01621 782044

    info@rbyc.org.uk

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    This prestigious yacht club overlooks the River Crouch and is open all year 7 days a week. It has an active junior section, an affiliated rowing club and visiting yachtsmen are always welcome.

  4. Block Builders Construction Club

    Address

    Burnham Library, 103 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HQ

    Telephone

    0345 603 7628

    burnham.library@essex.gov.uk

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Come along to our Block Builders Construction Club and use your imagination to get creative.
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    The Street, Little Totham, Maldon, CM9 8JG

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    01621 891363

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    Address

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    Address

    12e West Station Yard, Maldon, CM9 6TW

    Telephone

    0203 39 77719

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

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    01621 776564

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    Address

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    Telephone

    01245 223551

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    Address

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