Routes

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Central Park Chelmsford

From the bustling town centre of Chelmsford, to the relaxing historic maritime town of Maldon,…

Greensted Church

The oldest wooden church in the world, dating from the 11th century. Picturesque building in a…

Riverside Park Burnham

Overlooking the River Crouch and with views across to Wallasea Island, Riverside Park is reached by…

Alderford Mill

One of the most complete historic watermills in Essex with most of the original machinery. Restored…

New Hall Wine Estate

Located in the heart of Essex this 120 acre vineyard produces award winning wines. The Cellar Shop…

Southend Cliff Lift

The Historic Cliff Lift has a valuable position in modern Southend, offering a practical and…

Colchester Castle Museum

Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of the Roman…

Mistley Towers

This is a rare example of Robert Adam's ecclesiastical work. Originally it was a parish church, St.…

Natural History Museum exterior with view of War Memorial

Get up close to nature as you discover an interesting perspective on the local natural environment…

Walton

This walk visits the new Crag Walk coastal defence system in Walton on the Naze before heading…

countryside Walks

The twelve walks of between 3 and 8 miles, include walks for everyone - families, people new to…

Stock Windmill

A medium-sized brick tower mill, c.1816. It has four patent sails, a fantail and three pairs of…

Butterfly Maldon wick meadow

This 15 acre reserve consists of 1.5 miles of the former Maldon-Woodham Ferrers railway line, most…

Driving Range at Waldegraves Holiday Park, Mersea Island, Essex

10 bay covered Driving Range for all weather practice - open to everyone. This undercover floodlit…

Chalkwell Beach

Great for long refreshing walks, it offers a relaxing get away, with a number of cafes and kiosks…

Amur tiger at Colchester Zoo (2021)

Colchester Zoo’s Animal Experiences offer the unique opportunity to get closer to our animals and…

Walking along the Colchester Orbital

A picturesque 15 mile circular walk or cycle around the outskirts of Colchester.

Walking in Dedham

Constable Country, part of the stunning Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is both…

Belhus Woods aerial view

Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing. Visitor Centre with…

Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge and the Forest beyond.

Epping Forest is of national and international conservation importance with two thirds of it being…

Google map with walk marked

A circular walk through the North Essex countyside, the birthplace of legendary Highway Man Dick…

Maldon Museum in the park

Social history museum of Maldon and District situated on the edge of the award winning Promenade…

Witham - River

Accessible by train this route runs for just under 2 miles / 3.2km on flat footpaths from Chipping…

Hadleigh Castle

The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the…

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