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Matching Tye Walks & Route Maps

Matching Tye walk, Essex
Matching Tye · Photo: Glyn Baker

Between the villages of Matching and Matching Tye, these walks wander through peaceful Essex farmland with charming rural highlights along the way.

From a shorter village-to-village circuit taking in a historic church and a welcoming country pub, to a longer extension looping past Gorse Woods and across open fields, the walks offer fresh air, wide skies and classic countryside scenery.

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Walk information

Matching Tye Walk 1

Walk distance
3 miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This is a nice short walk in the pretty countryside you'll find between the villages of Matching and Matching Tye.

You'll visit both villages with a lovely country pub in Matching Tye, a wonderful church in Matching and you'll also enjoy some nice open farmland walking inbetween for plenty of fresh air and peaceful exercise.

It is on public footpaths through active farmland, so please wear the appropriate footwear for the weather. Some of the paths might be ploughed over or overgrown depending on the time of year.

Matching Tye Walk 1 3.9 Ratings and reviews 8 ratings · 7 reviews

Based on 8 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating3.9

A well-liked walk

Dog friendly3.3 / 5
Path condition3.1 / 5
Buggy friendly1.5 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.5 / 5
Pub or café3.5 / 5
Route accuracy4.3 / 5
ClimbingTotally level
LivestockNo livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelBoots recommended

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User reviews

Walker review

Very easy walk just to stretch legs and enjoy open air walk. Not much of a view, just nice green fields. Nice pub at the start/end.

Walker review

A nice walk with the dog, which he loved! We slightly went off route across the field and ended up climbing down a ditch, which wasn't the worst thing but not ideal. The last bit along the road is a little bit dicey when cars are coming past, but they don't often and it does not last too long. The Fox Inn is a gem of a pub at the end of the walk with very friendly staff and locals.

Walker review

Enjoyed the walk however we had to walk across ploughed fields of mud.

Walker review

Walked in early January after a very wet period. Sloshed around muddy paths., would he a lovely walk later in the year. One observation: we parked as stated in the village hall car park, l noticed signs advising parking only for users of the hall. We did not get challenged but felt a little uncomfortable.

Walker review

Anti clockwise start takes you on a 60mph country lane no paths cars are 1/2 metre away - this would stop me doing the walk again with a dog. The pub was lovely and the last section near church very pretty

Walker review

Lovely walk through the fields but part of the paths were poorly maintained and very overgrown. Including patches with nettles and thistles. Not a problem for adults but consider long trousers. The rest was absolutely delightful.

Walker review

Lovely little walk to take your dog on. Directions are very accurate and easy to follow on the map. The walk states it would take 1 and a half hours but we easily managed it in an hour and a quarter at an easy pace. Will do the walk again for sure!

Walk information

Matching Tye Walk 2

Walk distance
4¼ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This second route is basically an extension of the first route and is the walk for you if you have a bit more time or want to stretch your legs a bit more.

The extension heads further north from Matching and the extra loops offers some lovely picturesque walking between the Gorse Woods and more open countryside.

This route is on public footpaths through active farmland, so please wear the appropriate footwear for the weather. Some of the paths might be ploughed over or overgrown depending on the time of year.

Matching Tye Walk 2 4.0 Ratings and reviews 4 ratings · 3 reviews

Based on 4 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly2.3 / 5
Path condition2.8 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.8 / 5
Pub or café1.8 / 5
Route accuracy4.3 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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User reviews

Walker review

The paths are really overgrown and quite treacherous in places. Some of the so called paths are just where a farmer had ploughed and may not always be there, the ones that are there have a very uneven terrain....There are positives, it has beautiful scenery and many wildflowers and live stock....If you are up for an adventure this walk is for you.

Walker review

The Fox inn has toilets at the beginning. The entry to the first field was very tricky with overgrown brambles.

Walker review

There were 3 stiles and none were dog friendly. Had to lift dog over so need a small dog or someone strong. One ploughed field to cross. Start and finish requires walking along a main road through the village. Peaceful walk and didn't meet anyone. Walking boots were fine, even in December. Plenty of parking in village hall.

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