Essex Walks

Elms Farm Park Walk & Route Map

Elms Farm Park walk, Essex
Elms Farm Park · Photo: David Winger

Just north of Maldon, this walk is a short and family-friendly circuit around Elms Farm Park.

Though compact, this walk packs in plenty of variety with open parkland, waterside paths, a tranquil lake and shaded woodland sections along the Blackwater Rail Trail.

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At a glance

Elms Farm Park Walk

Distance
0.75 miles
Estimated time
30 mins
Route type
Circular
GPS app guided
Yes
Parking
Free parking at start
51.74031, 0.67504
Characteristics
Woodland, Water, Countryside

The walk

Elms Farm Park Walk

This is a nice and short family-friendly stroll around Elms Farm Park, to the north of Maldon.

The walk is only short, but it is pretty varied with some open parkland, riverside walking, a visit to a lake and some woodland path walking along the Blackwater Rail Trail.

Based on 3 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.7

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly5.0 / 5

Dog heaven

Path condition4.7 / 5

Clear and easy

Buggy friendly4.7 / 5

Flat and solid

Wheelchair friendly4.0 / 5

Mostly accessible

Toilet facilities1.0 / 5

No facilities

Pub or café1.0 / 5

Take a packed lunch

Route accuracy4.7 / 5

Spot on

ClimbingTotally level
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

Enjoyable and the ability to explore further than the route shows. Would be lovely to add Beeleigh Falls and Beeleigh Lock to the route.

Comments from walkers who have completed the Elms Farm Park walk.

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Expanded route map for Elms Farm Park Walk, a 0.75 mile circular walk in Essex