This walk has been cancelled

The River Chelmer has burst its banks and made several sections of the path impassable. Unfortunately the walk is a no-goer.

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Overview

Meeting at 10:10 for a 10:15 start. Railway Station to Railway Station

Starting at Chelmsford Railway Station we follow the course of the Chelmer to Hatfield Peverel Station.  We start walking out of the city and along this scenic river route as it meanders via a series of locks.

After lunch, we break off the river path at Paper Mill Lock and head to Hatfield Peverel via World's End Cottage and Smuggler's Barn. Finishing at Hatfield Peverel station for transport routes and maybe pubs.

Bring a picnic and good boots.

 

Sunday, 17 March 2024
Start time:
10:10 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.5km / 9.6mi
Ascent:
51m / 167ft
Type:
linear

OS Map route via the link.

Meet in front of the station. I'm the tall, bearded herbert with a red rucksack.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 70551 07080
Nearest postcode:
CM1 1HT
what3words:
dull.round.tiles
Start time:
10:10 am

Meeting at the front of Chemsford Railway Station. Trains are running a full Sunday service in March. Car parking available near Chelmsford Station. Fairfield Road Car Park and an NCP. https://maps.app.goo.gl/2dnX5BFdK9iMqQ777 https://maps.app.goo.gl/ifUrH8E7PWkwt3sr5

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TL 78972 12268
Nearest postcode:
CM3 2SG
what3words:
tester.basis.tribune
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

There are hourly trains to London, Chelmsford and Colchester from Hatfield Peverel Station. We can shelter in a pub if there's a wait.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking