Essex walks blog - Local Walks

Abberton Reservoir Walks

These walks around Abberton Reservoir explore the Nature Discovery Park, following a mix of waterside paths, woodland edges, and open stretches wit…

1.5-3 miles

Abridge Walks

Tucked away in the Essex countryside, these walks from Abridge offer a gentle and rewarding way to explore the area’s natural charm.

1.5-3 miles

Abridge Walks

Set in the peaceful Essex countryside, these walks from the village of Abridge are perfect for a relaxed day out on gentle, easy-going paths. Begin…

0.75-2.5 miles

Aubrey Buxton Walks

These walks in Essex explore the lovely Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and the surrounding countryside, offering a choice between a gentle nature-fil…

1.25-2 miles

Bedfords Park Walks

These walks at Bedfords Park in Essex are perfect for an easy day out surrounded by open parkland, woodland and a pretty lake. With 215 acres to ex…

1.75-6 miles

Belfairs Park Walks

These walks at Belfairs Park in Essex offer something for everyone, from a gentle woodland stroll to a full day out on the trails. With peaceful fo…

1-3 miles

Belhus Woods Walks

Belhus Woods Country Park is a beautiful 300 acre park in Essex with ancient woodland, flower meadows, lakes, picnic spots and a variety of wildlif…

2-5 miles

Berden Walks

These walks from the small village of Berden in Essex are perfect if you’re looking to stretch your legs and enjoy wide open countryside. Starting …

0.75-1.5 miles

Blakes Wood Walks

These walks at Blakes Wood in Essex are ideal for a gentle, family-friendly woodland escape. Set within 100 acres of beautiful mixed woodland, the …

2-4.75 miles

Bocking Walks

These walks around Bocking combine village history with stretches of countryside and riverside scenery, offering a choice between a shorter local s…

6.25 miles

Bradwell on Sea Walk

This walk around Bradwell on Sea takes you along the peaceful Bradwell Cockle Spit nature reserve, home to nesting birds including the rare little …

6.25 miles

Bumbles Green Walk

This walk from Bumbles Green winds through Essex countryside, taking in quiet lanes, hilltop views and the woodland of Gallethill Wood. After your …

3-4.75 miles

Bures Walks

These walks from the charming village of Bures on the Essex/Suffolk border offer a delightful mix of village streets, rolling hills and scenic view…

2.5-7.75 miles

Burnham-on-Crouch Walks

These walks around Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex offer a perfect mix of riverside scenery and town charm. The shorter route is a gentle, family-friend…

2-4 miles

Canvey Wick Walks

These walks around Canvey Wick take you through an open, slightly wild landscape in Essex, where grassland and scrub stretch out across a former in…

3.5-8.5 miles

Castle Hedingham Walks

These walks around the picturesque village of Castle Hedingham in Essex are perfect for enjoying the countryside at a relaxed pace. The shorter rou…

3.25 miles

Chappel Walk

This walk from the charming village of Chappel takes you through beautiful countryside and the peaceful Chalkney Wood. After some gentle climbs, yo…

2-4.75 miles

Cherry Orchard Park Walks

These walks around Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park in Essex offer something for everyone, from a gentle family-friendly stroll to a longer coun…

2.25 miles

Chigwell Walk

This walk from Chigwell is a gentle circular route across fields and through a small woodland, returning along the high street past the historic Ye…

2.25-4.25 miles

Chingford Plain Walks

These walks from Chingford Plain in Essex offer a wonderful way to explore the southern edge of Epping Forest. The shorter route is a family-friend…

0.5-8.25 miles

Chipping Ongar Walks

These walks around Chipping Ongar in Essex offer something for every pace, from a short family-friendly stroll to a full countryside adventure. The…

4.25-8 miles

Clavering Walks

These walks from the charming village of Clavering in Essex offer a refreshing escape into open countryside and farmed fields. The shorter route is…

2.75 miles

Claybury Park Walk

This walk around Claybury Park in Woodford Bridge combines peaceful woodland trails with open parkland. Along the way, you’ll pass a charming pond …

0.75-3.5 miles

Coalhouse Fort Walks

These walks around Coalhouse Fort explore a stretch of the south bank of the Thames where military history meets open riverside scenery, with the f…

2.25-6.25 miles

Coggeshall Walks

Explore the delightful Tudor town of Coggeshall in Essex with these walks that blend heritage, riverside scenery and open landscapes. Step back in …

1.75 miles

Compass Gardens Walk

This walk offers a gentle, family-friendly outing starting from Compass Gardens, ideal for an easy escape outdoors. From the riverside banks of the…

2.25 miles

Connaught Water Walk

In the beautiful county of Essex, this walk takes you on a peaceful circular route around Connaught Water, before wandering out towards the norther…

3.5 miles

Mersea Island and Cudmore Grove Walk

This lovely coastal walk explores Mersea Island and Cudmore Grove Country Park. With plenty of coastal scenery and opportunities to spot local bird…

1.25 miles

Dagnam Park Walk

Tucked away in Essex, this walk is a short and easy wander through the peaceful setting of Dagnam Park Nature Reserve. Once part of ancient manor e…

1.25 miles

Danbury Common Walk

Near the village of Danbury in Essex, this walk is a delightful short outing across open heathland and through peaceful wooded glades. With plenty …

2-7.25 miles

Debden Walks

In the Essex village of Debden, these walks explore the surrounding countryside with a choice of routes to suit the time and energy you have. From …

1.75-7.75 miles

Dedham Walks

Dedham Vale is a beautiful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) on the Essex and Suffolk border. The area offers walkers glorious scenery, div…

0.75 miles

Elms Farm Park Walk

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 …

4.75 miles

Epping Green Walk

Surrounded by peaceful countryside, this walk from Epping Green follows a scenic mix of well-known trails including the Forest Way, Three Forests W…

1.25-3.25 miles

Fairlop Waters Walks

At Fairlop Waters, these walks offer a choice between an easy lakeside circuit and a longer exploration of the wider country park. With smooth, whe…

5.25 miles

Felsted Walk

Starting in the village of Felsted, this walk is an easy countryside loop with a generous stretch along the popular Flitch Way. Passing through ope…

3.75-5.75 miles

Finchingfield Walks

Finchingfield is one of Essex’s most picturesque villages, and these walks are a wonderful way to enjoy both the village charm and the surrounding …

0.5-1.75 miles

Fingringhoe Wick Walks

Set on the banks of the River Colne Estuary, Fingringhoe Wick is a beautiful nature reserve bursting with wildlife and wide open views. These walks…

0.5-8.75 miles

Fordham Walks

Around the Fordham Hall Estate, these walks range from a short woodland circuit perfect for a quick leg stretch to a full-day countryside adventure…

4.25 miles

Friday Woods Walk

This walk explores the beautiful Friday Woods, an ancient woodland with rich conservation value and a wonderfully peaceful atmosphere. With winding…

1.25-6 miles

Frinton on Sea Walks

At Frinton-on-Sea, these walks make the most of the town’s elegant grassy esplanade, wide sandy beach and relaxed seaside charm. From a gentle seaf…

2 miles

Fyfield Walk

Around the village of Fyfield, this walk is a straightforward countryside loop with plenty of open farmland and fresh air along the way. With publi…

1 miles

Galleywood Common Walk

Set on the peaceful expanse of Galleywood Common, this walk is a short and family-friendly outing with plenty of variety underfoot. Passing heathla…

1.5 miles

Garnetts Wood Walk

This walk explores Garnett’s Wood in Essex, a small ancient woodland near Billericay managed as a local nature reserve with a mix of mature trees a…

3.75-4.25 miles

Gaston Green Walks

From Gaston Green, these walks make the most of the beautiful River Stort and the peaceful countryside that surrounds it. Whether you head north th…

8.75 miles

Goldhanger Walk

Beginning at the beautiful 11th-century St Peters Church, this walk is a rewarding circular adventure from the village of Goldhanger. With sweeping…

1.75-5.5 miles

Goldings Hill Walks

Starting from Goldings Hill in Epping Forest, these walks wind through ancient woodland filled with character and charm. From a shorter loop past L…

5.5-9.25 miles

Good Easter Walks

Surrounded by gently rolling farmland, these walks from Good Easter explore the quiet charm of the Essex countryside at its most peaceful. From rel…

0.75-5.5 miles

Gosbecks Park Walks

On the southern edge of Colchester, these walks combine open green space, family-friendly paths and a fascinating slice of history. From a relaxed …

0.5-5.75 miles

Grays Walks

Beside the wide sweep of the River Thames, these walks from Grays make the most of waterside paths, open views and plenty of family-friendly stops.…

1.75-2.75 miles

Great Bardfield Walks

From the charming village of Great Bardfield, these walks explore the surrounding countryside with a choice of a shorter riverside ramble or a long…

1.75-3 miles

Great Notley Park Walks

At Great Notley Country Park near Braintree, these walks combine easy-going paths with plenty to keep the whole family entertained. From a relaxed …

0.75-2.75 miles

Great Wakering Walks

These walks around Great Wakering explore a quiet part of the Essex coast, starting on the open space of Great Wakering Common with its mix of tree…

1-6 miles

Great Waltham Walks

From the heart of Great Waltham, these walks blend village charm with rolling countryside and parkland scenery. Whether you choose the shorter loop…

1-9 miles

Hadleigh Castle Walks

Set high above the estuary, these walks at Hadleigh Castle Country Park combine sweeping views, rolling hills and fascinating history. From an acce…

1.25-5.5 miles

Hainault Forest Walks

At Hainault Forest, these walks offer something for everyone, from easy lakeside circuits to full woodland adventures. With smooth paths around the…

1.75-3 miles

Hanningfield Reservoir Walks

Managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust, Hanningfield Reservoir is a superb destination for anyone who enjoys waterside views, peaceful woodland trails…

4.75 miles

Harwich Walk

Starting from Dovercourt, this walk follows the seafront all the way to historic Harwich, with a small detour up to Beacon Hill Fort along the way.…

1.75-7 miles

Hatfield Forest Walks

We have 4 wonderful and varied Hatfield Forest walks ranging from a short family friendly stroll of 1.7 miles in length to a longer, more energetic…

3 miles

Hatfield Heath Walk

This walk explores the countryside around Hatfield Heath in Essex, linking Heath Common, a nearby reservoir and quiet country lanes on a varied cir…

2 miles

Havering Walk

This walk is a gentle and scenic loop through the woodlands of Havering Country Park, with lovely contrasts along the way. From shaded forest paths…

2.75 miles

Heybridge Basin Walk

This walk is a popular and easy-going route around the charming canal, Heybridge Basin and the River Blackwater. With waterside views throughout an…

0.75-5 miles

High Beach Walks

In the High Beach area of Epping Forest, these walks range from easy, wheel-friendly woodland circuits to longer, more adventurous forest explorati…

1-2.75 miles

High Woods Walks

At High Woods Country Park, these walks offer a mix of shady woodland trails, open green spaces and a peaceful lakeside setting. Choose a shorter f…

1.75-2.75 miles

Hockley Woods Walks

In the heart of Hockley Woods, these walks explore the largest ancient woodland in Essex, covering more than 130 hectares of beautiful forest. From…

2.5 miles

Holland Haven Marshes Walk

This walk is a family-friendly loop around Holland Haven Country Park, combining coastal views with peaceful marshland scenery. With a stretch alon…

1.75-6 miles

Hornchurch Country Park Walks

At Hornchurch Country Park, these walks range from an easy, fully accessible circuit to longer routes that explore the wider Ingrebourne Valley. Wi…

2.75-4.75 miles

Ivy Chimneys Walks

Near Ivy Chimneys, these walks head into a beautiful stretch of Epping Forest, offering peaceful woodland trails and a real sense of escape. Choose…

1.5-3.75 miles

Kirby-le-Soken Walks

These walks around Kirby-le-Soken follow the flat coastal edge of Essex, linking the village with historic shoreline features and wide views across…

1.5 miles

Knighton Wood Walk

This walk is a gentle woodland loop through the Lords Bushes area, passing the tranquil Knighton Pond and the striking Pulpit Oak. With easy access…

4.25-6.5 miles

Lawford Walks

Starting from the pretty church in Lawford, these walks combine open countryside with glorious stretches beside the River Stour. Whether you follow…

4.5 miles

Leaden Rodings Walk

This walk explores the countryside around Leaden Roding in Essex, following rural lanes and footpaths through farmland and open fields. Roundbrush …

7.5 miles

Little Bentley Walk

From the village of Little Bentley, this walk is a calm countryside circuit linking Tendring, Raven’s Green and Goose Green along mostly flat farml…

4.25 miles

Little Burstead Walk

Known locally as the Little Burstead Circular, this walk is a peaceful and varied route through village lanes and wide open countryside. With a vis…

1.75-6.25 miles

Little Easton Walks

In the charming village of Little Easton, these walks combine picturesque lakes, rolling countryside and welcoming village pubs. From a gentle circ…

5.25 miles

Little Oakley Walk

This walk explores the coastal edge around Little Oakley in Essex, following a mix of footpaths and sections of the Essex Way towards tidal creeks …

1.5 miles

Little Waltham Walk

Just south of the village, this walk is a gentle and family-friendly countryside outing from Little Waltham. With peaceful stretches beside the Riv…

0.75 miles

Magnolia Park Walk

This walk offers an easy-going circuit through Magnolia Park Nature Reserve, ideal for families and relaxed outings. Keep an eye out for local wild…

1.5 miles

Beeleigh Falls and River Blackwater Walk and Route Map

The walk to Beeleigh Falls and along the River Blackwater is a lovely short walking loop, perfect if you are in the mood for some riverside walking…

3.5-5.75 miles

Manuden Walks

From the village of Manuden, these walks head out into wide, open arable countryside for a peaceful rural escape. Whether you choose a shorter loop…

2.5-3.5 miles

Marsh Farm Country Park Walks

Set beside the wide sweep of the River Crouch, these walks at Marsh Farm Country Park make the most of open skies, shimmering water and abundant wi…

3-4.25 miles

Matching Tye Walks

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

4.5 miles

Messing Walk

Starting in the charming village of Messing, this walk weaves through the ancient woodland of Pods Wood and Layers Wood before crossing open fields…

4.25 miles

Mill Green Walk

Beginning at Mill Green Common, this walk meanders through a collection of ancient woodlands rich in wildlife and varied tree species. With gentle …

0.75-1.75 miles

Norsey Woods Walks

In the ancient coppice woodland of Norsey Woods, these walks explore a landscape rich in wildlife and history. From a shorter, accessible circuit o…

1.25-3.25 miles

North Fambridge Walks

These walks around North Fambridge follow a gentle stretch of the Essex coast, with flat riverside paths leading out from the village towards the R…

0.5-1.25 miles

Northlands Park Walks

At Northlands Park in Basildon, these walks circle the attractive lakes and make the most of this compact but wildlife-rich green space. From a sho…

4.75-8.5 miles

Old Hall Marshes Walks

These walks explore Old Hall Marshes in Essex, a wide coastal landscape shaped by tidal creeks, grazing marsh and open views across the estuary. Bo…

0.5-4.75 miles

Pages Wood Walks

Welcome to Pages Wood, a lovely green space offering these walks for all ages and abilities. With four different routes to choose from, the walks r…

5.5-9.25 miles

Paglesham Walks

Discover the quiet charm of Paglesham, where these walks blend peaceful countryside with wide, open riverside scenery. Starting from this tiny vill…

2-5 miles

Paper Mill Lock Walks

Set beside the peaceful waters of the River Chelmer, Paper Mill Lock is the starting point for these walks, all centred around beautiful riverside …

1.75-5.5 miles

Pleshey Walks

Tucked away in the Essex countryside, Pleshey is the charming setting for these walks, blending open farmland with village character and a welcomin…

3-6 miles

Purleigh Walks

These walks explore the countryside around Purleigh in Essex, a quiet rural area between inland farmland and the lower Crouch Valley, where footpat…

3.5-5.5 miles

Quendon Walks

Set among rolling farmland and quiet lanes, the village of Quendon provides the peaceful starting point for these walks. The routes wander through …

1.75 miles

River Blackwater Walk

This walk is a peaceful riverside loop along the beautiful River Blackwater and River Chelmer, perfect when you’re in the mood for fresh air and wa…

2.25-7.25 miles

Rochford Walks

Starting from the historic town of Rochford, these walks combine riverside scenery with a wander through town and surrounding countryside. Both rou…

3-3.75 miles

Roding Valley Walks

These walks explore the open landscapes of Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve, with a mix of meadow, woodland and riverside paths. While the near…

2.75-5.75 miles

Roydon Walks

Starting from the village of Roydon, these walks combine riverside scenery, open countryside and a welcoming village finish. All three routes follo…

1.25-10 miles

Saffron Waldon Walks

From historic streets to rolling countryside, these walks around Saffron Walden offer two very different but equally rewarding experiences. The lon…

1.75 miles

Shoeburyness Walk

This walk is a fascinating coastal loop from Shoeburyness, combining sea views with local history. With flat, solid paths throughout, this walk cir…

3.5 miles

Snaresbrook Walk

This walk follows part of the City of London’s Hornbeam Trail on the edge of Epping Forest, linking woodland paths with open common land and areas …

4.25 miles

Southend-on-Sea Walk

This walk is really a full-on seaside day out in Southend-on-Sea, with beach strolls, amusement arcades and classic fish and chips along the promen…

1-1.5 miles

Southern Country Park Walks

Located just south of Bishop's Stortford near the Hertfordshire and Essex border, Southern Country Park is the setting for these walks, offering op…

1.75 miles

St Osyth Walk

This walk is a gentle circular route from the village of St Osyth, combining local charm with peaceful waterside scenery. This walk takes you throu…

4.25 miles

Stanford Rivers Walk

This walk is a peaceful countryside walk from the tiny village of Stanford Rivers, beginning and ending beside its pretty church. This walk heads o…

4 miles

Steeple Walk

This walk follows the coastal edge near Steeple in Essex, where flat paths run between farmland and the Blackwater Estuary. Along the way it passes…

4.25-6 miles

Stoke-by-Nayland Walks

Set within the rolling landscape of the Dedham Vale near the Essex and Suffolk border, Stoke-by-Nayland is the starting point for these walks throu…

3-5.5 miles

Terling Walks

These walks explore the countryside around Terling in Essex, following quiet footpaths through farmland and low-lying fields shaped by the River Te…

1.5 miles

Terlings Park Walk

This walk around Terlings Park is a gentle route combining peaceful paths along the River Stort Navigation with the quieter natural scenery of Hone…

1.75-3.75 miles

Thaxted Walks

Set in the heart of north Essex, Thaxted provides a charming backdrop for these walks, blending village character with open countryside. Both route…

6.75 miles

Theydon Bois Walk

This walk is a rewarding circular adventure through the north-eastern reaches of Epping Forest, starting from Theydon Bois tube station. This walk …

1-4.75 miles

Thorndon Country Park Walks

Set within the expansive grounds of Thorndon Country Park, these walks offer something for everyone, from playful family adventures to longer woodl…

1.75-4 miles

Thorndon Park South Walks

These walks explore the southern part of Thorndon Park in Essex, with routes that move between woodland paths, open grassland and the park’s quiete…

1.75 miles

Thrift Wood Walk

This walk is a short and easy loop around Thrift Wood, a peaceful 48-acre stretch of ancient woodland managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. This walk of…

1.25 miles

Thurrock Thameside Walk

This walk is a short, family-friendly loop around Thurrock Thameside Nature Park, with easy gravel paths and wide-open estuary views. This walk is …

0.75-14 miles

Tillingham Walks

Set on the Dengie Peninsula, Tillingham is the starting point for these walks, offering a choice between a gentle village stroll and a full-scale e…

1.25 miles

Tiptree Heath Walk

This walk is a short, family-friendly loop around Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve, a rare and beautiful stretch of lowland heath. This walk is the onl…

3.5-7 miles

Tollesbury Walks

Set in the peaceful Essex village of Tollesbury, these walks combine beautiful coastal scenery with quiet countryside paths and the charm of a trad…

3.25-4.5 miles

Toot Hill Walks

Starting from the village of Toot Hill, these walks offer a peaceful escape into the surrounding countryside. Both routes head out along quiet lane…

1.5-3 miles

Two Tree Island Walks

Connected to the mainland at Leigh by a bridge, Two Tree Island is a 257-hectare nature reserve and haven for wildfowl and wading birds. These walk…

4.25-5.5 miles

Wallasea Island Walks

Set along the wild and ever-changing Essex coastline, these walks around Wallasea Island explore a peaceful landscape of tidal rivers, saltmarshes,…

2.75-4.75 miles

Walton-on-the-Naze Walks

Set on the coast at Walton-on-the-Naze, these walks make the most of the wide beaches and open skies of the beautiful Naze Peninsula. The shorter o…

3.25 miles

Wanstead Park Walk

This walk follows the City of London’s Chestnut Trail around the historic landscapes of Wanstead Park. This walk weaves through woodland and around…

1 miles

Warley Place Walk

This walk through Warley Place Nature Reserve offers a peaceful escape into woodland, open grassland, and the remains of a hidden garden.

1.25-3 miles

Warlies Park Walks

Set within the attractive grounds of Warlies Park, these walks offer a relaxed mix of open parkland and peaceful woodland. The shorter route is a g…

1.25 miles

Wat Tyler Country Park Walk

This walk is a relaxed family-friendly loop around Wat Tyler Country Park, with 125 acres of open space, wildlife and play areas to enjoy. This wal…

1.75-3.75 miles

Weald Country Park Walks

Weald Country Park is a scenic 500 acre park in South Weald near Brentwood, Essex. The park is 700 years old and includes woodland, lakes and a dee…

1-2.5 miles

West Canvey Marsh Walks

These walks across West Canvey Marsh explore one of Essex’s quieter coastal landscapes, where open marshes, winding drainage channels, and wide est…

1-2.5 miles

Westley Heights Walks

Set within the ancient woodland of Westley Heights Country Park, these walks explore a landscape with roots stretching back to prehistoric times. T…

3.25 miles

Wickham Bishops Walk

This walk begins with a visit to the beautiful church in Wickham Bishops before heading out into the surrounding countryside. This walk weaves thro…

1-3.5 miles

Wivenhoe Walks

Set on the banks of the River Colne, the characterful town of Wivenhoe is the starting point for these walks, all rich in waterside scenery and coa…

1.25 miles

Woodham Walter Walk

This walk is a gentle, family-friendly loop around the farmland and woodland surrounding Woodham Walter. This walk offers open views, peaceful path…

1.75-3.75 miles

Wrabness Walks

Starting from Wrabness railway station, these walks combine striking modern architecture with peaceful estuary scenery. Both routes pass A House fo…