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East Of England

River Chelmer – Heybridge Basin Marina loop from Maldon

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

River Chelmer – Heybridge Basin Marina loop from Maldon

Moderate

4.7

(24)

163

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River Chelmer – Heybridge Basin Marina loop from Maldon

02:16

8.99km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 19, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 40 m for 188 m

Customers only

After 8.77 km for 188 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

381 m

River Chelmer

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful walks along the river chelmer.
Also visit the town of Maldon.

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2

3.59 km

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation Canal

Highlight • River

Scenic bridleway along the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation Canal into Maldon. It is lined with narrow boats and pleasure craft, and is a popular spot for stand up paddle boarding.

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3

3.81 km

Heybridge Basin Marina

Highlight • Pub

Nice pub to stop off at for food/drinks, with a lovely view of the Heybridge Basin. There are plenty of benches to sit outside if the weather is nice, and good bike space too.

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4

3.83 km

View of the Blackwater Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

3.88 km

The Jolly Sailor, Heybridge Basin

Highlight • Pub

Juring lockdown, you can order hot food to take away through the window to the left of the main entrance. They'll also fill your water bottle if you're very lucky.

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6

3.94 km

Heybridge Basin Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Free car park at Heybridge Basin along with two pubs and a cafe for refreshments after your ride.

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7

8.69 km

View of the River Chelmer

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cycle path along the river bank - not that wide but also not too busy even on a Sunday.

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B

8.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

2.65 km

668 m

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.18 km

3.13 km

1.27 km

1.22 km

175 m

< 100 m

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