Routes

Things To Do Highlights

Walton

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

Harwich Redoubt

A circular Fort built in 1808 with ten guns. Open as a military museum with battle re-enactments…

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit organisation that cares for over 500 sick, unwanted and…

Lee valley Regional Park

Stretching over 26 miles this park has lots to explore whether on foot or by bike. Lee Valley have…

Ha'Penny Visitor Centre

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

The Naze

The Naze is located just north of Walton-on-the-Naze, in North East Essex. The beautiful Naze…

Althorne

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

Southend Pier Museum

Brings to life the fascinating past of the longest pleasure pier in the world. Artefacts, pictorial…

Mistley Towers

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

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…

Bobbits Hole nature reserve

A quiet haven hidden in the middle of the town this small nature reserve is approx. 2 acres with a…

Greensted Church

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

St Botolphs Priory

12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.

Great Lodge and Bardfield Vineyard

Great Lodge is a tranquil rural estate in North Essex with a magnificent Grade 1 listed barn,…

Saffron Walden Museum

Friendly, family-size museum. Exhibits include moccasins, mummy cases, woolly mammoths and Wallace…

Pleshey Mount

The remains of this imposing motte and bailey castle, built in the 12th century, dominate the…

Unveiling of 'Twofold', Nick Hornby, 2019, on the Harlow Sculpture Town Cycle Loop Trail. Photographed by Brian Thomas.

Harlow is home to an exceptional and growing collection of over 101 public artworks, including…

countryside Walks

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

St John's Abbey gatehouse

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

Maldon Splash Park

This fantastic children's water park is located in the centre of Promenade Park in Maldon. It is…

Saffron Trail Stage 5 – Chelmer Village to Battlesbridge

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

Prittlewell Priory view from courtyard

A stunning Grade I listed Priory and the oldest continuously occupied building in Southend.…

Hadleigh Country Park

Hadleigh Park offers something to everyone, it is both beautiful and diverse.

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