Woodham Walter is a village situated in the Essex countryside, characterized by a diverse landscape suitable for outdoor activities. The region features ancient woodlands, open arable fields, and serene waterside paths along the River Chelmer and Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation Canal. Its generally flat terrain, interspersed with small wooded areas and hedgerows, provides varied environments for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and more.
Woodham Walter offers more than 10 routes…
91
Routes
4.8
(98)
Average rating
968
People visited

4.5
(39)
87
hikers
13.8km
03:36
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
(6)
29
hikers
10.1km
02:35
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(4)
27
hikers
11.6km
02:57
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
45
hikers
4.85km
01:14
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
2
riders
23.7km
01:35
160m
160m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(2)
6
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
4
riders
31.3km
02:14
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(4)
54
riders
39.0km
01:42
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

35
riders
60.8km
02:49
450m
450m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

14
riders
49.5km
02:05
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

15
riders
27.0km
01:09
200m
200m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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37
runners
29.4km
03:12
130m
140m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
runners
6.27km
00:41
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
11.9km
01:15
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
9.42km
01:01
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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10
riders
43.8km
02:36
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
32.6km
01:56
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(3)
10
riders
19.8km
01:14
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
44.0km
02:41
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Woodham Walter offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Touring cycling. The region features 11 routes for exploration, with an average rating of 4.62 stars from more than 25,000 visitors.
The landscape in Woodham Walter is diverse, featuring ancient woodlands like Woodham Walter Common and Thrift Wood, open arable fields, and serene waterside paths along the River Chelmer and Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation Canal. The terrain is generally flat, providing varied environments for outdoor pursuits.
Woodham Walter has 6 dedicated hiking routes. These trails traverse woodlands, open meadows, and waterside areas. More information can be found in the guide Hiking around Woodham Walter.
Yes, Woodham Walter offers easy hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. An 8.5 km (5.3 miles) circular walk is available, guiding visitors through a nature reserve and arable fields. The guide Easy hikes around Woodham Walter provides further details.
Mountain biking is an available activity in Woodham Walter, utilizing bridleways and country lanes. For specific routes and information, consult the guide MTB Trails around Woodham Walter.
Road cycling is possible in Woodham Walter on quiet country lanes. The broader Essex countryside offers picturesque routes with gently rising and falling roads. The guide Road Cycling Routes around Woodham Walter details available options.
Woodham Walter features 5 routes suitable for jogging and running. These trails often follow footpaths through woodlands and open fields. Information on these routes is available in the guide Running Trails around Woodham Walter.
Key natural features include Woodham Walter Common, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and woodlands such as The Wilderness and Thrift Wood. The River Chelmer and Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation Canal also provide notable waterside paths.
Outdoor routes in Woodham Walter have an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 25,000 visitors who have explored the area.
The official website for the Woodham Walter Parish Council provides local information. It can be accessed at woodhamwalter-pc.gov.uk.
Komoot offers several guides for Woodham Walter, including Hiking around Woodham Walter, Easy hikes around Woodham Walter, MTB Trails around Woodham Walter, and Road Cycling Routes around Woodham Walter.

