Essex Railway walks

Walks, Collections

Ditch the car and make the most of Essex’s great train routes by stepping onto one of these lush walks.

  • Preview of Wivenhoe Trail (Wivenhoe to Hythe)

    Wivenhoe Trail (Wivenhoe to Hythe)

    Wivenhoe, Essex

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    1 hour / 4.3km
    An easy stroll along the River Colne. Beginning in Wivenhoe & ending up in Colchester’s Hythe.
    Wildlife Wheel friendly Great views Public transport Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of Wivenhoe Trail (Hythe to Wivenhoe)

    Wivenhoe Trail (Hythe to Wivenhoe)

    Colchester, Essex

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    1hr 35m / 4.1km
    A lovely riverside walk to Wivenhoe. Can be muddy in places but suitable for children, buggies & dog walkers.
    Wildlife Wheel friendly Great views Public transport Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of Chappel Station to Marks Tey

    Chappel Station to Marks Tey

    Chappel, Essex

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    2hr 30m / 8.7km
    Explore the high plateau of north east Essex, enjoying views across the valleys of the River Colne & passing under the Chappel viaduct.
    Wildlife Great views Public transport History Dog friendly Botanics
  • Preview of Marks Tey to Chappel Station

    Marks Tey to Chappel Station

    Marks Tey, Essex

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    2hr 30m / 8.7km
    Explore the high plateau of north east Essex, enjoying views across the valleys of the River Colne & passing under the Chappel viaduct.
    Wildlife Great views Public transport History Dog friendly Botanics
  • Preview of Southend-on-Sea to Leigh-on-Sea

    Southend-on-Sea to Leigh-on-Sea

    Southend-on-Sea City Centre, Southend-on-Sea

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    2 hours / 5.9km
    A 4-mile jaunt along the coast from Southend Central to Leigh-on-Sea. An accessible beachside walk with fab views & lots of history.
    Wheel friendly Great views Public toilets Public transport Picnic spot Child friendly
  • Preview of Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea

    Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea

    Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea

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    2 hours / 5.9km
    A 4-mile jaunt along the coast from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend. An accessible beachside walk with fab views & lots of history.
    Wheel friendly Great views Public transport Picnic spot Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of Rochford Circular Walk

    Rochford Circular Walk

    Rochford, Essex

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    2hr 35m / 11.1km
    This circular walk around the historic market town of Rochford. With countryside views, the sea wall & plenty of pubs along the way!
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Refreshments Public transport Botanics
  • Preview of Burnham-on-Crouch Circular Route

    Burnham-on-Crouch Circular Route

    Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex

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    2hr 10m / 8.6km
    A circular stroll through Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex. Great views and some history en route.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Refreshments Public transport Child friendly
  • Preview of Althorne to North Fambridge

    Althorne to North Fambridge

    Althorne, Essex

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    2 hours / 7.9km
    A 5 mile, easy walk along the sea wall, through the Blue House Farm nature reserve.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Public transport Dog friendly Botanics
  • Preview of North Fambridge to Althorne

    North Fambridge to Althorne

    North Fambridge, Essex

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    2 hours / 8km
    A 5 mile, easy walk along the sea wall, through the Blue House Farm nature reserve.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Public transport Dog friendly Botanics
  • Preview of Flitch Way Path to Rayne Café

    Flitch Way Path to Rayne Café

    Braintree, Essex

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    1hr 40m / 3.5km
    A short, easy walk from Braintree Station, following the Flitch Way Path to Rayne Café. Packed with railway history! 🚂
    Wildlife Refreshments Public transport Parking Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of Witham to Whetmead Nature Reserve

    Witham to Whetmead Nature Reserve

    Witham, Essex

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    1hr 50m / 6.7km
    A walk from Witham Station, along the River Brain to the Whetmead Nature Reserve and back.
    Wildlife Water feature Refreshments Public transport Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of Bures Station to Chappel Station

    Bures Station to Chappel Station

    Chappel, Essex

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    1hr 40m / 6.3km
    A walk from Bures to Chappel. With varied terrain, rolling countryside views & railway history.
    Wildlife Great views Public transport Hilly & steep Dog friendly Botanics
  • Preview of Chappel Station to Bures Station

    Chappel Station to Bures Station

    Chappel, Essex

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    1hr 40m / 6.3km
    A walk from Chappel to Bures. With varied terrain, rolling countryside views & railway history.
    Wildlife Great views Public transport Hilly & steep Dog friendly Botanics
  • Preview of Wrabness Circular Loop

    Wrabness Circular Loop

    Wrabness, Essex

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    45 minutes / 3km
    A circular stroll with great views through Wrabness in Essex. Great for families and dogs. Features Grayson Perry’s, ‘A House for Essex’.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Public transport Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of Manningtree to Flatford Mill

    Manningtree to Flatford Mill

    Lawford, Essex

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    2 hours / 3km
    A gorgeous stroll from Manningtree to Flatford Mill, taking Constable’s birthplace. Some paths may be a little bumpy for those with wheels.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Public transport Child friendly
  • Preview of High Woods Country Park

    High Woods Country Park

    Colchester, Essex

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    1hr 45m / 2.8km
    Beginning at Colchester station, this walks follows the yellow path around the High Woods Country Park.
    Wildlife Water feature Public transport Picnic spot Dog friendly Child friendly

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