Essex Walks

Beeleigh Falls and River Blackwater Walk and Route Map

Maldon walk, Essex
Maldon · Photo: Colin Smith

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, surrounded by nature.

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Walk information

Maldon Walk

Walk distance
1½ miles
Time
30 mins
Route type
Circular

The walk visits the Blackwater Weir, and then embarks on an adventure on footpaths alongside the River Blackwater and the River Chelmer, visiting the Ironworks Meadow on the way around. The footpaths also take you around the outside of the Maldon Golf Course, so look out for any wayward flying balls!

This Maldon walk starts at coordinates: 51.72494, 0.692957

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Expanded route map for Maldon Walk, a 1.5 mile circular walk in Essex