River Chelmer – Heybridge Basin Marina loop from Goldhanger
River Chelmer – Heybridge Basin Marina loop from Goldhanger
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River Chelmer – Heybridge Basin Marina loop from Goldhanger
07:06
27.9km
70m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 17, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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14.4 km
Promenade Park
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
15.1 km
Thames Sailing Barge Pudge
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
15.2 km
St Mary the Virgin Church, Maldon
Highlight • Monument
Saxon churches were rebuilt by Norman craftsmen after the Conquest and it is recorded that the third church of St Mary Maldon was completed in 1130.
The tower was added in 1300 but collapsed in 1605 also damaging the church. Due to the importance of this landmark to mariners a petition was sent to King Charles I. It was successful and work to rebuild the tower in red brick and repair the damage to the church was completed in 1636.
A beacon was was lit at the top of the tower to guide ships returning home to the Hythe. The addition of the white shingled spire in 1740 further increased the height and visibility to mariners.
Further restoration works were completed in 1886 which included work to a new chancel and north isle. A new roof was added with massive Baltic timbers carrying thousands of tiles from the old roof.
In more recent years the church was enhanced by the addition of a new window in the south wall commemorating the battle of Maldon in 991. In the latter part of 2015, a new pipe organ was installed on the west wall.
Tip by
16.5 km
River Chelmer
Highlight • Trail
Also visit the town of Maldon.
Tip by
20.0 km
Heybridge Basin Marina
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
20.0 km
The Jolly Sailor, Heybridge Basin
Highlight • Pub
Tip by
22.5 km
Mill Beach Beach Huts
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
23.5 km
The Stumble Causeway to Osea Island
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
27.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.6 km
8.51 km
4.67 km
1.61 km
271 m
128 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
15.5 km
6.49 km
2.58 km
2.23 km
654 m
238 m
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