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Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival 2024
Guided Walks 

WE ARE NOW OPEN FOR BOOKINGS!

Join us from 27 September to 6 October 2024 for the free walking festival. We invite you to explore our curated selection of guided walks laid out in two tabbed sections, September and October.

Simply click Explore & Book on any walk that interest you to access comprehensive details and booking options. Additionally, to stay informed about upcoming events and news, please sign-up for our updates by CLICKING HERE.
Please CLICK HERE to visit our Evening Events listings.

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10:00 AM / 13:30PM 

 

​Stow Maries Figure of Eight (6.5 miles am, 5.5 miles pm - 12 miles total)

 

A special Ramblers walk based on Stow Maries - walk either the morning loop out to the Crouch or the afternoon loop inland to Purleigh, or if energetic, walk both!​​​

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10:30 AM / 13:30PM 

​The Mysteries of Northey Island Revealed (3.2 miles)

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Choice of two start times, and a rare opportunity to have a guided walk to this remote island in the Blackwater Estuary, once a Viking battlefield but which is now a peaceful haven for wildlife. ​​​

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10:30 AM

Woodham Walter and the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation (7.5 miles)

 

A delightful walk across the fields from Maldon to a beautiful country pub then returning along the idyllic towpath of the Navigation.

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11:00 AM

​Chelmer & Blackwater on foot & by Boat  

(3 miles)

 

A leisurely walk - perfect for families with children. Walk around the seawall from Heybridge Basin then catch a canalboat from Tesco back along the Navigation.

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10.00 AM / 13:30 PM

Woodham Walter Figure of Eight

(6.2 miles am, 5.5 miles pm - 11.7 miles total)

 

A special Ramblers walk based on Woodham Walter - walk either the morning loop to the C & B Navigation or the afternoon loop to Danbury Ridge, or if energetic, walk both!

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10.30 AM

Maldon’s New Nature Reserve & Beeleigh Falls (2.8 miles)

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Discover the area’s newest nature reserve, with one of the founders of this very special place; there'll be a chance to find unusual plants and wildlife.

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13.00 PM

Historic Burnham-on-Crouch: The Hamlet by the Burn (3.7 miles)

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Find out about the origins of the town by exploring the hamlet to the north of the town centre and learn how the landscape changed and the centre of the settlement moved over the centuries.

Register for the Festival Newsletter

Be the first to be in the know! Click the link below to get all the latest news from
the Festival.

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Volunteering at

the Festival

If you would like to volunteer to help out at the Festival, we'd love to hear from you!

What Makes Us Special

Local Expert Guides

 Our knowledgeable guides are passionate about sharing their love for this beautiful region with visitors from all over the world. Whether you're interested in history, or simply soaking up the local atmosphere, our team is here to help you make the most your time in Maldon District.

Handpicked Walks

Our carefully chosen programme of guided and self-guided walks is designed to cater for all ages, levels of ability and interests. We've made sure to include refreshment stops at some of the best pubs, cafes and even vineyards along the way. Whatever you choose to do, prepare for an enjoyable and enriching experience.

Evening Entertainment

During the festival, a programme of evening entertainment

with guest speakers, looking at some of the rich history and heritage of the area along with some unique one off talks across the district.

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For details on Evening Entertainment 

CLICK HERE

Self-Guided Walks

We've got you covered! You can download our comprehensive PDF routes for all our popular walks. Click the link below to view our 2024 menu of self-guided walks and enjoy!

2023 FESTIVAL ALBUM

SCROLL THROUGH OUR HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2023

Testimonials

Shirley on the

Maldon Ghost Walk

"Brilliant walk, very interesting, thoroughly enjoyed it as did our two granddaughters"

Julia on

National Trust Northey Island Walk

"This was really interesting - so much important work taking place on our doorstep that I wasn't aware of.  Many thanks to the National Trust guide Matt for making it enjoyable and informative afternoon"

Siobhan on the

Heybridge Basin Walk

"Such a wonderful informative walk, thank you all so much for being a great bunch, a special thanks to our walk leader Chris for being so full of knowledge and getting me to buy pies, they were really as good as you said they were!"

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“Not all those who wander are lost.” J.R.R. Tolkien

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