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Hike Essex Group

We are the Hike Essex Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This is a circular walk around the Maldon District of the areas of Heybridge Basin and Goldhanger.  The walk takes in views of the River Blackwater, Northey and Osea Island. 

Walking boots / shoes are recommended.  There will be a lunch stop, so please bring a packed lunch.   There will also be the option of a pub stop at the end. 

The group walk at a steady pace of 2 – 2.5 miles an hour, and there is requirement of all walkers to respect the general pace.

 

Numbers are strictly limited and places need to be prebooked with the walk leader.

Contact details

David – 07866 913446

Saturday, 16 December 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 87139 07022
Nearest postcode:
CM9 4RW
what3words:
flood.hobbyists.skid
Start time:
10:30 am

Meeting point is at the Daisy Meadow car park in Heybridge Basin, Basin Road, CM9 4RW. Car parking fees are £5 for the day. Payment is via machine or the RingGo app. There is some off road parking, but this has various restrictions . Please meet at 10:15 for a 10:30 start

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking