Routes

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Saffron Trail Stage 6 – Battlesbridge to Belfairs, Hadleigh

A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and…

St John's Abbey gatehouse

15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)

Saffron Trail Stage 7 – Belfairs Wood, Hadleigh to Southend Pier

An easy 8-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Hadleigh and Southend. Look for seals,…

Harwich-with boats and view to Felixstowe Docks

Take a voyage of discovery around the old port of Harwich and discover a wealth of maritime history.

Alderford Mill

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

Snowdrops in bloom in Myddelton House Gardens' Alpine Meadows

Delve into the beautiful eight acres of Myddelton House Gardens and discover the compelling story…

The Moot Hall Maldon

This 15th Century former manorial home houses a unique brick spiral staircase, a Georgian court…

Beth Chatto Gardens

Covering 6 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…

A village green, showing a Ridgewell village sign, a tree and a signpost to the School.

This route is largely flat and on quiet roads, suitable for families with children over 10 years…

dutch cottage

The tiny octagonal cottage based on the design of the 17th century Dutch settlers must be one of…

Colourful Houses in the Dutch Quarter Colchester

This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.

Saffron Trail Stage 4 – Great Waltham to Chelmer Village

An easy 9-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Waltham and Chelmsford. Enjoy the…

Southend Cliff Lift

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

Chelmsford Museum

Museum of Chelmsford will take you through Chelmsford's history, from the Ice Age, right through to…

Clayhill Vineyard

Relax in the beautiful surrounding of Clayhill Vineyard. Take in the stunning views of the River…

Ha'Penny Visitor Centre

Information on everything in Harwich and historic exhibition on Harwich and the Mayflower. Free…

Footgolf at Waldegraves Holiday Park Mersea Island, Essex

Get ready for fun with our 9-hole course FootGolf course in Essex. The latest sporting craze to…

Althorne

Accessible by train is this pleasant 5 mile circular walk around the village of Althorne. Allow…

Gunpowder Park

Open since 2004, Gunpowder has been reclaimed and regenerated from its former use as a Royal…

Cressing Temple Barns

Historically the most important - and dimensionally the largest - of the Knights Templar's Essex…

Interior Finchingfield Guildhall

Set in picturesque Finchingfield, the 15th century Guildhall is an historic venue with its own…

Cathedral-Exterior

This 15th century building, with perpendicular architecture, is light, spacious and colourful. Of…

Albion beach

With one of the area’s best beaches and home of the UK’s second longest pier, Walton charms…

Frinton on sea beach

Frinton-on-Sea is a quiet family beach destination. A gently shelving sandy beach noted for its…

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