History and Heritage in Essex

Walks, Collections

Learn about the history of Essex with this collection of fantastic walks. Swipe left to check them out.

  • Preview of Southend City Heritage Trail

    Southend City Heritage Trail

    Southend-on-Sea

    by forwardmotion

    by forwardmotion

    1hr 15m / 2km
    Explore Southend's history. Visit Conservation Areas, Southend's oldest pub and garden, plus spot a listed monument or two.
    Water feature Refreshments Public transport History Dog friendly
  • Preview of Prittlewell Heritage Trail

    Prittlewell Heritage Trail

    Prittlewell Southend-on-Sea

    by forwardmotion

    by forwardmotion

    1hr 30m / 2.5km
    Discover Anglo-Saxon history, visit the historic Prittlewell Priory and enjoy lush green spaces on this heritage trail around Prittlewell.
    Public toilets Refreshments Public transport History Dog friendly Botanics
  • Preview of Clacton-on-Sea Heritage Trail

    Clacton-on-Sea Heritage Trail

    Clacton-on-sea, Essex

    by theessexcoast

    by theessexcoast

    1hr 30m / 3km
    Resorting to the coast. Telling the story of Clacton’s unique seaside history.
    Public toilets Refreshments Parking History Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of Frinton-on-Sea Heritage Trail

    Frinton-on-Sea Heritage Trail

    Frinton and Walton CP, Essex

    by theessexcoast

    by theessexcoast

    1hr 30m / 3.5km
    Resorting to the coast. Telling the story of Frinton’s unique seaside history.
    Wheel friendly Public toilets Refreshments Public transport History Dog friendly
  • Preview of Marconi Trail - Step Free Route

    Marconi Trail - Step Free Route

    Chelmsford, Essex

    by marconiheritagetrail

    by marconiheritagetrail

    30 minutes / 1.2km
    Walk from the rail station to the High Street, via remains of Chelmsford’s historical links to Marconi and the early days of wireless radio.
    Wheel friendly Refreshments Public transport History Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of Marconi Trail - Short Route

    Marconi Trail - Short Route

    Chelmsford, Essex

    by marconiheritagetrail

    by marconiheritagetrail

    1hr 30m / 4.5km
    Explore what remains of Chelmsford’s historical links to Marconi and the early days of the wireless radio on this lovely town loop.
    Water feature Refreshments Public transport Parking History Dog friendly
  • Preview of Marconi Trail - Full Route

    Marconi Trail - Full Route

    Chelmsford, Essex

    by marconiheritagetrail

    by marconiheritagetrail

    3hr 15m / 8.9km
    Explore what remains of Chelmsford’s historical links to Marconi and the early days of the wireless radio on this lovely town walk.
    Wildlife Water feature Refreshments Public transport History Dog friendly
  • Preview of Exploring Hadleigh (Full Trail)

    Exploring Hadleigh (Full Trail)

    South Benfleet, Essex

    by theessexcoast

    by theessexcoast

    6 hours / 16.1km
    Full loop - Adventure through local historical sites, salt marsh wildlife sanctuaries, and scenic country parks in Essex 🤩
    Water feature Public toilets Refreshments Public transport Parking History
  • Preview of Exploring Hadleigh (Shorter Loop)

    Exploring Hadleigh (Shorter Loop)

    South Benfleet, Essex

    by theessexcoast

    by theessexcoast

    4 hours / 11.5km
    Shorter loop - Adventure through local historical sites, salt marsh wildlife sanctuaries, and scenic country parks in Essex 🤩
    Water feature Public toilets Refreshments Public transport Parking History
  • Preview of West Mersea’s Old City Walk

    West Mersea’s Old City Walk

    West Mersea, Essex

    by theessexcoast

    by theessexcoast

    40 minutes / 1.9km
    Explore the history of West Mersea in this stroll through the Old City.
    Wildlife Great views Public toilets Parking Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of Wallasea Island RSPB Reserve

    Wallasea Island RSPB Reserve

    Canewdon, Essex

    by theessexcoast

    by theessexcoast

    2 hours / 5.3km
    A trail around RSPB Wallasea Island, viewing birds and learning about the history of HMS Beagle.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Picnic spot Parking Child friendly
  • Preview of Cudmore Grove World War Two Trail

    Cudmore Grove World War Two Trail

    East Mersea, Essex

    by theessexcoast

    by theessexcoast

    35 minutes / 1.5km
    Discover the World War Two history of East Mersea’s Cudmore Grove.
    Great views Parking History Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of Cudmore Grove Country Park

    Cudmore Grove Country Park

    East Mersea, Essex

    by safergreenerhealthier

    by safergreenerhealthier

    2 hours / 5.3km
    A circular walk around Cudmore Grove Country Park. With great views, history & an abundance of wildlife.
    Wildlife Great views Public toilets Picnic spot Parking Dog friendly
  • Preview of Follies Walk

    Follies Walk

    West Mersea, Essex

    by theessexcoast

    by theessexcoast

    1 hour / 3.8km
    Discover the ancient city, Parish Church & the coast on this walk around West Mersea.
    Wildlife Great views Public toilets Parking History Dog friendly
  • Preview of Wivenhoe Trail (Hythe to Wivenhoe)

    Wivenhoe Trail (Hythe to Wivenhoe)

    Colchester, Essex

    by safergreenerhealthier

    by safergreenerhealthier

    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 Walking The Naze - Shorter Route

    Walking The Naze - Shorter Route

    Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

    by theessexcoast

    by theessexcoast

    1hr 30m / 6.4km
    Enjoy history, nature, and sea views on this shorter circular walk around Walton-on-the-Naze.
    Wildlife Water feature Public transport Parking History Dog friendly
  • Preview of Walking The Naze

    Walking The Naze

    Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

    by theessexcoast

    by theessexcoast

    2 hours / 9km
    Enjoy history, nature, and sea views on this beautiful circular walk around Walton-on-the-Naze. Start and ends at the station.
    Wildlife Water feature Public transport Parking History Dog friendly
  • Preview of Roman Walking Tour of Colchester

    Roman Walking Tour of Colchester

    Colchester, Essex

    by sagefm

    by sagefm

    1hr 20m / 4.6km
    Roam through Roman history as you follow the town walls around Colchester. Castles, ruins, stories of uprisings & mosaic murals en-route.
    Wheel friendly Public toilets Public transport History Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of Colchester Orbital West B

    Colchester Orbital West B

    Colchester, Essex

    by colchesterorbital

    by colchesterorbital

    2 hours / 7.1km
    From Irvine Road Allotments to High Woods Country Park, exploring Bluebottle Grove, Lexden & CharterWoods, Cymbeline Meadows & Chesterwell.
    Wildlife Great views Public toilets Refreshments Dog friendly Botanics
  • Preview of The Orbital at Hilly Fields

    The Orbital at Hilly Fields

    Colchester, Essex

    by colchesterorbital

    by colchesterorbital

    30 minutes / 0.8km
    A short ‘easy access’ loop across the top of Hilly Fields Nature Reserve. Directly connects with the Colchester Orbital (West A).
    Wheel friendly Great views Picnic spot History Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of The Orbital at Lexden

    The Orbital at Lexden

    Colchester, Essex

    by colchesterorbital

    by colchesterorbital

    35 minutes / 2.3km
    A walk between Prettygate & Lexden taking in historic Bluebottle Grove & Lexden Dyke. An easy access section of the Colchester Orbital West.
    Wheel friendly Public transport Parking Dog friendly Child friendly Botanics

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