Essex Walks

Great Waltham Walks & Route Maps

Great Waltham walk, Essex
Great Waltham · Photo: Trevor Harris

From the heart of Great Waltham, these walks blend village charm with rolling countryside and parkland scenery.

Whether you choose the shorter loop through Chatham Hall deer park and back to the welcoming village pub, or the longer outing that follows the Essex Way across open farmland, the walks offer fresh air, gentle views and a relaxed rural feel throughout.

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Walk information

Great Waltham Walk 1

Walk distance
1 mile
Time
30 mins
Route type
Circular

This is a lovely short family-friendly stroll in and around the pretty village of Great Waltham.

If you head anticlockwise around the walk, you will first walk through the village on roadside paths for a while, and then you'll venture into the lovely Chatham Hall deer park.

After the pleasant loop of walking around the park, you'll return to Great Waltham where you'll find a lovely village pub near the end of the route.

Great Waltham Walk 1 3.7 Ratings and reviews 3 ratings · 3 reviews

Based on 3 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating3.7

A well-liked walk

Dog friendly4.0 / 5
Path condition4.7 / 5
Buggy friendly1.7 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.7 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café2.3 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockNo livestock
StilesSeveral stiles
Mud levelMostly dry

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User reviews

Walker review

Did this small walk after the longer 6 mile walk, really to see the deer, unfortunately there were no deer. If you have any mobility issues dont do this walk as there are 2 stiles which are difficult to get over.

Walker review

The styles were dangerous to get over.

Walker review

Walk takes you past Langleys House and through old deer park. It suggests following footpath through field of cows. You can avoid the cows by taking a slightly alternative route.

Walk information

Great Waltham Walk 2

Walk distance
6 miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

This second route is a much longer adventure in the countryside that you'll find to the west of Great Waltham.

You will still explore the lovely deer park as in the first short walk, but then you will also venture out on the Essex Way path and enjoy lots of open countryside.

Great Waltham Walk 2 4.4 Ratings and reviews 9 ratings · 5 reviews

Based on 9 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.4

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.2 / 5
Path condition3.6 / 5
Buggy friendly1.7 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.8 / 5
Toilet facilities1.6 / 5
Pub or café1.3 / 5
Route accuracy3.3 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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User reviews

Walker review

Loved the walk. A tricky hidden part of the route that made us miss the route and had to back track. No dog poo bins on the route until you get back to the start. Very flat and enjoyable. Would definitely go again

Walker review

Really nice walk.

Walker review

Picturesque walk, woods, lakes, streams, beautiful walk in Summer no doubt, even good in Spring when we went

Walker review

Great walk today , yes it was muddy on places as expected this time of year . We didnt try the pub so can't comment on that. The Stores tea rooms also looks nice would be tempted to try that another time . Thanks Essex Walks another enjoyable walk in the county.

Walker review

A lovely, peaceful walk through farmland and the deer park of Chatham Hall. However, as the paths are a bit overgrown in some places, you will need to keep your wits about you when following the route, as the turnoffs are hidden in the hedges.

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Expanded route map for Great Waltham Walk 1, a 1 mile circular walk in Essex