The Essex Coast - Tollesbury to Maldon

Tollesbury to MaldonThe seventh and last stage of a weeks walking along the Essex Coast between Manningtree and Maldon. Due to the limited buses between Tollesbury and Maldon we took the decision to walk this in reverse as we did not want to miss the last bus back to Tollesbury from Maldon at 4:30....

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The Essex Coast - Tollesbury Marshes Walk

Tollesbury Marshes WalkA walk around the Tollesbury MarshesA rewarding short walk around the Tollesbury Wick marshe...

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The Essex Coast - Salcott to Tollesbury

Salcott to TollesburyThe sixth stage of a weeks walking along the Essex Coast between Manningtree and Maldon. Tollesbury was not an easy location to get to using public transport, therefore we drove down to the village and made two circular walks in a figure of 8, firstly up to Salcott and back,...

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The Essex Coast - Wivenhoe to Salcott

Wivenhoe to SalcottThe fifth stage of a weeks walking along the Essex Coast between Manningtree and Maldon.This stage of the walk touched the outskirts of Colchester at Hythe where the first bridge across the river Colne is found. Then it was a case of following the river back down to Rowhedge....

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The Essex Coast - St Osyth to Wivenhoe

St Osyth to WivenhoeThe fourth stage of a weeks walking along the Essex Coast between Manningtree and Maldon.All weekend the weather forecasters were issuing weather warnings of torrential rain for the Tuesday that we were due to walk this section. As it happened, the rain came down in the night...

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The Essex Coast - Walton-on-the-Naze to St Osyth

Walton-on-the-Naze to St OsythThe third stage of a weeks walking along the Essex Coast between Manningtree and MaldonA promenade walk that runs most of the way from Walton through to Jaywick that makes an easy and pleasant afternoons stroll. This was undertaken on the Saturday afternoon with crowds...

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The Essex Coast - Great Oakley to Walton-on-the-Naze

A 10 mile along the Essex Coast from Great Oakley to Walton-on-the-NazeThe walk follows the edge of the marshes in front of Skipper Island and Horsey Island and the Naze with little views of the open sea. The route is predominantly defence banks that border the creeks and springs that meander through...

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Essex Coast Walk - Manningtree to Great Oakley

A day walk along the Essex WayA fine piece of walking along the Essex Way to provide some glorious views of the Stour estuary before turning inland to avoid Harwich and Dovercourt. Estuary views, marsh, woodland and open fields make for a varied scene throughout the walk. ...

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England Coast Path - Mistley to Harwich

The England Coast Path section along the Essex coast between Mistley to HarwichThe proposed route of the England Coast Path between Mistley and Harwich. This takes in parts of the Essex Way. It should be noted that this route is still in the process of determination by Natural England...

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Flatford Mill Circular Walk

An 11 mile Walk along the River Stour incorporating sections of the Stour Valley Path, the Essex Way and St Edmund's WayFlatford Mill is the idyllic English country scene encapsulated by John Constables renowned paintings including the instantly recognizable 'Haywain'. This circular route is an exceptional...

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The Icknield Way - Fowlmere to Linton

A 16 mile walk along the Icknield Way between Fowlmere and HintonThe path keeps to the ridge along the hills, though the land now flattens out as it heads eastwards. There are picturesque villages and hamlets as the route winds its way through some traditional old English countryside....

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Great Dunmow Town Trail

A 3 mile circular walk around the small Essex town of Great DunmowWith plenty of historic buildings, a fine 13th century church, some great pubs and a fantastic Indian Restaurant this provides any visitor a taste of this ancient town. The walk is simple and easy and one cannot visit Dunmow without discovering...

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Essex Coast - Burnham-on-Crouch to Southend

A walk around creeks and countryside of coastal south EssexThe start of the walk is a call to the ferryman. He is based on the far side of the River Crouch and a telephone call has him sailing across in no time. The ferry drops its passenger on Wallasea Island which sets the scene for the day. It is...

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Essex Coast - Burnham-on-Crouch to Bradwell Walk Summary

A 15 mile walk along the remote Essex coast from Burnham-on-Crouch to BradwellMany publications have stated that the section of the Dengie peninsular that borders the sea, east of the town of Burnham-on-Crouch, is the most remote place in the entirety of England. It is true that this isolated area of...

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Essex Coast - St Lawrence to Tillingham Walk Summery

A 16 mile walk along the Blackwater estuary from St Lawrence to TillinghamThe area that is bordered by the Blackwater Estuary to the north and the River Crouch to the south is known as the Dengie peninsular, a somewhat isolated area of marsh and low lying farmland. The remoteness of this area is its...

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Essex Coast - Maldon to St Lawrence Walk Summary

A walk along the southern side of the Blackwater estuary from Maldon to St Lawrence This 16 miles walk provides great views of the Blackwater estuary with vast open panoramas of the tidal river. Mudflats and gulleys provide havens for wildlife and there are numerous old dilapidate river craft that sit...

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The Essex Coast - Manningtree to Maldon

  The Essex Coastline is arguably the longest of any British county when you take into account all the estuaries that need to be navigated. The total distance can be in excess of 300 miles and encompasses seaside towns, wild and remote marshes and pleasant country paths. There is currently no...

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