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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Walking & Cycling around the Lee Valley

Address

River Lee Country Park, Fishers Green, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EG

Telephone
03000 030 610

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.
Essex Way Stage 3 - Pleshey to Terling

Address

The Street, Pleshey, Essex, CM3 1HG

Pleshey

A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at Terling and is shaped almost entirely by the River Ter, and its river valley. The highlights are the Witches Stone, the Windmill at Flack Green and…
Type: Walk
Grade: Easy to Moderate

Duration: 1d
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Length of route (miles) - 14
Essex Way Stage 1 - Epping Tube Station to Fyfield

Address

Station Approach, Epping, Essex, CM16 4HW

Epping

A moderately easy 12 mile walk on the Essex Way. The trail starts from Epping Tube Station, Epping Forest, and finishes at Fyfield village, also in Epping Forest District. Highlights include dense woodland walks, paddling about the River Roding,…
Type: Walk
Grade: Moderate

Duration: 1d
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Length of route (miles) - 12
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
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Length of route (miles) - 13
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
Essex Way Stage 2 - Fyfield to Pleshey

Address

Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0RB

Ongar

A moderately easy 13 mile walk along the Essex Way. Stage 2 of the trail starts from Fyfield village and finishes at Pleshey. The walk is dominated by sacred places that are marked today by four churches, each with a very different story. Look out…
Type: Walk
Grade: Easy to Moderate

Duration: 1d
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Length of route (miles) - 13
Essex countryside walks

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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…