Walking

Walking
A good network of footpaths and quiet country lanes enables both the casual explorer and the outdoor enthusiast to enjoy the open farmland and waterside areas of the District. A wide selection of walking routes, booklets, and maps are available at the Maldon District Tourist Information Centre together with advice on suitable routes and background information to the walks.

A series of 5 guides are available to assist your exploration; be sure to visit the sea walls where "the sun rises over leagues of marsh made wonderful by strange mists" (author Arnold Bennett), the surrounding countryside, and the settlements in the area.

The Maldon Maritime Trail;
The Battle of Maldon Guide;
The Hythe Quay leaflet;
The Maldon Trail; and
The Pill Box Trail.

Alternatively, visit the following websites where you will find details of regular led walks in the District:- Maldon and Dengie Hundred Ramblers Group, Walking in Essex, and the Chelmer & Blackwater Ramblers

FitSteps Walking for Health Scheme also offers free walking in the district, click here for more details.