South Woodham Ferrers to Burnham-on-Crouch
A station-to-station walkEssexSouth East England
Recommended: A great route with a variety of different environments. A great route with a variety of environments and lots of off-road walking, both coastal and woodland, with sea-wall and intertidal sections along the Crouch estuary, vineyard views, woodland in nature reserves, quiet lanes. Includes slopes and steps and various gates; some sections can flood on a spring tide. Passes through two Essex Wildlife Trust reserves (Blue House Farm and a Maldon West railway-line reserve), favoured by birders, with benches along the way. Crosses the Three Rivers Golf Club. Bridgemarsh Island is visible in the Crouch. Prehistoric shark teeth can be found in the 'Creeksea Cliffs'. Can be broken at Fambridge or Althorne stations.
Coastal: three fifths along the coast.
Lunch: A convenience store and chemist near the start; the River Breeze Cafe at Fambridge Yacht Haven; long stretches with no shops or refreshments.
1 end-of-walk reward: the White Harte Hotel
Warnings: Crossing the Burnham Road (B1012) has no controlled crossing and vehicles travel fast, though visibility is good. Ferry Lane and parts of the coast path can flood on a spring tide; avoid the outgoing tide at the wild-swimming spots.
Credits
Walk details: Slow Ways.