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Wickham Bishops Circular
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6.07mi 
+387ft 
-420ft 
3h10
Easy 
Starting point in Wickham Bishops - Essex An easy stroll in the countryside near Wickham Bishops, departing close to the redundant St Peter's church, passing beneath the last wooden railway viaduct in the country and then along the meandering banks of the River Blackwater. The return passes through woodland and has some excellent views across the Essex countryside. This is an all-seasons walk but is particularly good in spring and autumn.
Into The Wilderness
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5.82mi
+194ft
-203ft
2h50
Easy
Starting point in Woodham Walter - Essex An enjoyable stroll near the ancient rural village of Woodham Walter with a nature reserve, arable fields, woodland and The Wilderness. The route is along bridleways and footpaths for the most part, with a couple of short sections on quiet country lanes. There are only two cross-field paths so it's a good winter walk although, like any hike in Essex, it can be muddy after rain.
Last checked and updated: 22 June 2021 - see below
Tollesbury Wick Marshes from Tollesbury
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7.04mi
+62ft
-59ft
3h20
Moderate
Starting point in Tollesbury - Essex An Essex walk that explores the salt marshes between the village of Tollesbury and the River Blackwater. Tollesbury has much of interest inclusing a bustling marina, restored sail lofts and a preserved lightship.
Three Pubs Circular
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9.02mi
+269ft
-246ft
4h25
Moderate
Starting point in Purleigh - Essex A circular walk from Purleigh that passes close to three excellent pubs using footpaths, bridleways, byways and short sections of country lanes. It joins St Peter's Way here and there, follows a disused railway track and goes through vineyards before meeting a WW1 airfield. A walk for all seasons, although sections can be muddy after rain.
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Reviewed & updated 26/5/21
Ridge and River
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7.54mi
+597ft
-597ft
4h00
Moderate
Starting point in Little Baddow - Essex A circular walk that circumnavigates the village of Little Baddow. Beginning in Lingwood Common, the route follows bridleways, footpaths, the river towpath and quiet country lanes. A good walk for any time of year, but not after spells of prolonged rain when the towpath, especially, can become something of a quagmire. Walking it in spring is highly recommended as Blake's Wood is nationally known for its display of bluebells.
Checked & updated: August 2021
Howegreen–Great Baddow–Sandon circular
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5.53mi
+112ft
-112ft
2h40
Moderate
Starting point in Sandon (Essex) - Essex 3 village circular walk through Howegreen, Great Baddow, and Sandon
Along pavements, footpaths and bridleways and across fields.
Around Oak Hill and Deer Sanctuary from Piercing Hill
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3.93mi
+236ft
-210ft
2h00
Easy
Starting point in Theydon Bois - Essex This quiet circular walk uses a section of Epping Forest Centenary Walk close to Ambresbury Banks (remains of banks) before you follow a path in Birch Wood with lovely views over Deer Sanctuary and its wildlife!
Woodland and River Ramble
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4.01mi
+102ft
-102ft
1h55
Easy
Starting point in Ramsey and Parkeston - Essex This walk takes in woodland, farmland, quiet meadows and the River Stour where saltmarsh and mudflats provide habitats for wildlife.
Stour Wood Stroll
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2.63mi
+92ft
-98ft
1h15
Easy
Starting point in Ramsey and Parkeston - Essex This walk takes in woodland, farmland, quiet meadows and the River Stour where saltmarsh and mudflats provide habitats for wildlife.
Hutton Village to Thames Chase Forest Centre
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10.84mi
+295ft
-476ft
5h15
Moderate
Starting point in Essex From wooden bus stop we follow Hutton Village, then off-road to the old church. We go cross-country to Ingrave, past the huge pile of Thorndon House & thru' Thorndon Park North. As well as the park, the route takes in many other properties owned by the Thames Chase Community Forest, including Warley Gap, Codham Hall Woods & Franks Wood. We pass thru' Little Warley, Great Warley and skirt the outside of Upminster on our way to the finish at the Thames Chase Forest Centre at Broadfields Farm.
Chipping Ongar to Hutton Village
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12.16mi
+276ft
-256ft
5h50
Moderate
Starting point in Ongar - Essex We divert off the Essex Way to take in some of the histories of this old town. Rejoin the Essex Way for a short distance, before leaving it for one last time. Then follow St Peters Way thru' High Ongar & most of the way to Blackmore. We follow St Peter's Way for over a mile to Fryerning then thru' the village & across fields to Mountnessing. A short walk thru' a housing estate & industrial estate to enter Hutton Nature Reserve to soon finish at Hutton Village.
Epping Station to Chipping Ongar
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7.69mi
+243ft
-331ft
3h45
Easy
Starting point in Epping (Essex) - Essex From Epping Station, we follow the Essex Way for our whole route. Thru' fields and an ancient track to Coopersale Street, then across fields to Gernon Bushes Nature Reserve. Cross over the M11 and go in a straight line towards Toot Hill. Thru' Toot Hill village and fields to Greensted and onto Chipping Ongar. Two videos at YouTube, one by John Rogers and a second by voxley19, both cover this whole walk.
Hatfield Peverel Circular
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5.34mi
+98ft
-98ft
2h30
Easy
Starting point in Hatfield Peverel - Essex A pleasant stroll in the Essex countryside along field paths, secluded lanes and a stretch of river bank. Along the way there is an 18th century former priory, a canal lock (and tearoom), the delightfully named World's End Cottage, a ford and the Parish Church of St. Andrew.
2.94mi
+177ft
-177ft
1h30
Easy
Starting point in Waltham Abbey - Essex This circular walk close to Loughton Camp provides a good way to discover Little Monk Wood, Baldwins Pond and less used paths along Loughton Brook enjoying this peaceful area.
Repton’s Walk
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1.84mi
+69ft
-72ft
0h55
Easy
Starting point in Writtle - Essex Explore Hylands Estate following this path through the park.
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