Country Walks

Did you know over 70% of Essex is rural? From walks that ramble through meadows and farmers fields, to the more established paths of the Flitch Way. With riverside paths and The Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation to routes that pass through quaint villages with idyllic thatched cottages, our flat countryside will leave you feeling rejuvenated and mentally boosted.

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Essex Way Stage 5 - Coggeshall to West Bergholt

Address

Abbey Lane, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1RD

Coggeshall

A moderately easy 13-mile walk along the Essex Way, starts at Coggeshall and finishes at West Bergholt, Colchester. This fifth section of path is most scenic around the River Colne. The highlights are the wild poppies around Teybrook Farm, the…
Type: Walk
Grade: Easy to Moderate

Duration: 1d
Distance:

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Length of route (miles) - 13
Chappel to Bures

Address

Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DS

Colchester

Accessible by train this 4 mile / 6.4 km walk explores the rolling countryside bordering the western flank of the Stour valley and offers sweeping views of the landscape favoured by both Gainsborough and Constable. A lovely walk with varied…
Type: Walk

Duration: 2h
Distance:

Routes

Length of route (miles) - 4
Manningtree to Flatford

Address

Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2LE

Manningtree

Accessible from Manningtree Station are two lovely walks to Lawford Church (2.2 miles round) and Flatford Mill(4 miles round)
Type: Walk
Distance:

Routes

Length of route (miles) - 4
Walking & Cycling around the Lee Valley

Address

Lee Valley Park Farms car park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EG

Telephone
08456 770 600

info@leevalleypark.org.uk

Waltham Abbey

Stretching over 26 miles this park has lots to explore whether on foot or by bike. Lee Valley have narrowed down there top ten trails to inspire and get you started.
Walk in Constables Footsteps

Address

Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2HH

Telephone
01206 299460

Essex

Constable Country, part of the stunning Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is both simple and carefree. Whether you are a seasoned rambler or a first-time walker who simply likes the idea of spending an indulgent few hours in the…
Essex countryside walks

Address

The twelve walks of between 3 and 8 miles, include walks for everyone - families, people new to walking and those who regularly walk. All the walks start at a railway station and either end at a different railway station or return via a circular…
Marks Tey to Chappel with Essex and South Suffolk Railway

Address

London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1ED

Colchester

This 5 mile walk offers sweeping views across the valleys of the River Colne and Roman River before passing underneath Chapel viaduct.

Type: Walk