Chelmer & Black Water Navigation

South East Essex Group

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Overview

Walk along Chelmer Canal to Heybridge Basin then onto sea wall to Maldon

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 85107 07484
Nearest postcode:: CM9 4LE
what3words:: fallback.dull.gloves

Start time:: 10:00 am

Tesco Extra car park 4 hours free parking

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