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Chelmsford treats and riverside retreats and routes

Total distance of main route is 92km/57miles

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N 0 E D 1 S B C A H O B R A 13.5km/8.4miles O 1 L A O N 0 I H N L 2 A A IG 3 13 E H M Great FIE 0 LD B 28.6km/17.8miles Leighs S LA BO N R E EH D C 18.2km/11.4miles AM ROA BO R E Ford HA M Ti ptree End D 20.4km/12.7miles R O A D D E 14.5km/9.1miles A O R E G F 19.9km/11.2miles N A BRAINTREE R G G 8km/5miles

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T E  T U D B OA 0 Kilometres 2 4 6 8 10 76-78 Springfield Road HANNINGFIELD R UTH National Rail GRE SO S EN RO Wo odham Ferrers Althorne Chelmsford CM2 6JY P ADHAM' AD 11 1 Coalhill South Woodham Reproduced from Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of the  Accommodation Tel: 01245 346064 13 Ferrers Fambridge controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown Copyright. Approx Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution 1 Restaurants www.cycleking.co.uk 10 2miles or civil proceedings. Essex County Council. Licence no: 100019602, 2006 Chignall St James and Chignall Smealey have and is world renowned.There are important Attractions along the route: delightful cottages revealing traditional Essex nature reserves in the salt marshes and most 1. Pleshey Castle plasterwork; Pleshey has thatched cottages of the coast is an undisturbed abundance An 11th century motte and bailey castle with and a castle mound; is where of wildlife. Walkers, birdwatchers and artists extensive outer walls surrounding the town. It Tudor chimneys grace the beautifully restored meander along the network of public was dismantled in 1158 but was then rebuilt at Guildhall on the edge of the churchyard. footpaths throughout the area, some following the end of the 12th century. Most of the castle ancient scenic routes. was pulled down for building material in 1629, Maldon leaving just the large fifty foot high motte The riverside town of Maldon is a wonderful Follow the Maldon Town Trail to discover the surrounded by a deep ditch and an outer place to chill out and relax with its majestic fine historic buildings in the riverside bailey. Viewing by appointment only. Please Thames Sailing Barges moored at the Hythe town. Admire the 15th century Moot Hall ring 01245 360239 at least 2 days in Quay. They were once an essential means which has dominated civic life for over four advance. Charge £2.00 per person. of carrying goods to from the centuries and has many interesting features estuaries and ports of the East Coast, but for visitors. All Saints’ Church has a monument 2. Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation 5. Combined Military Services Museum are now mainly used for leisure. Despite its celebrating the Saxon Earl Bryhtnoth and – Paper Mill Lock The Museum has collections of British military lazy riverside pubs and lovely Promenade Lawrence Washington who was the great, The Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation has a artefacts and a number of the items on display Park, Maldon retains its traditional maritime great-grandfather of George Washington is long unbroken history. Today you can take are of national importance for example: the links with activities such as barge repairing, buried here. The triangular tower, built in the canal cruises along the unspoilt navigation only surviving MK2 ‘Cockle’ canoe as used boat building, sail making and oyster 12th century, reflects the French connections aboard the Victoria or the Caffel. You can also in the “Cockleshell Heroes” raid. There are fishing. Maldon Sea Salt, harvested from the of the church and is unique in . hire a row boat and explore the area yourself. excellent displays of civil war armour, as well Blackwater Estuary since pre Roman times Round off your visit with refreshments and as fully equipped models of paratroopers from home made cake from the tearoom open Arnhem, Suez and the Falklands. daily from 10am throughout the year. Tel: 01621 841826 Tel: 01245 225520 www.cmsm.co.uk Chelmsford In its history Chelmsford has played host to a www.papermilllock.co.uk Once called Caesaromagus – the market number of famous figures; Charles Dickens, 6. The Moot Hall place of Caesar and known as the birthplace the Duke of Wellington, Oliver Goldsmith 3. Ulting Church 15th century early brick building with spiral of radio, Chelmsford is a vibrant and and Guglielmo Marconi all feature and Ulting Church sits in peace alongside the staircase, Dickensian well court and Georgian cosmopolitan county town. It has much to are commemorated around the town on Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation. It is one dado panelled council chamber. Excellent offer the visitor; with an abundance of things ‘Blue Plaques’. of the many hidden delights of the area. views of Maldon from the roof. to see and do locally, it also provides an ideal Tel: 01621 857373 base from which to explore. Situated in the Visit the magnificent Hylands House, 4. Museum of Power heart of Essex, Chelmsford is only 35 minutes the rooms have been restored to their The museum is housed in a former steam 7. Topsail Charters from central London by train or a 30-minute appearance during the Georgian and early pumping station and features one of the Sailing Barges “Thistle” and “Hydrogen” were drive from Stansted. Victorian periods may be viewed. Hylands original pumping engines. The displays once the East Coast’s traditional cargo vessel. Park is the perfect backdrop for the renowned are power related, including steam, water, A gentle cruise on one of these vessels allows Chelmsford offers some of the best shopping ‘V’ concerts that have provided the best of nuclear and muscle power. The museum is you to enjoy the beautiful and peaceful in Essex with a traffic-free High Street linking contemporary rock and pop music live over From the bustling town centre of Chelmsford, set in attractive riverside grounds with a picnic rivers of the East Coast in a memorable and two bustling, covered centres where top one weekend in August each year since 1996. area and a small tea room. A miniature interesting way. to the relaxing historic maritime town of name stores complement specialist individual railway gives rides on one Sunday a month. Tel: 01621 857 567 shops in Moulsham Street. Add to this the Further attractions include the Essex County Maldon, there’s certainly plenty to see. Child friendly exhibits and activities. www.top-sail.co.uk international restaurants, cafés, wine bars and Club, Chelmsford Museum in Oaklands Tel: 01621 843183 Taking in unspoilt countryside, charming pubs (some with live music), and the appeal Park and other parks with riverside walks. www.museumofpower.org.uk villages and the Chelmer & Blackwater of Chelmsford is obvious. Situated in the heart of the town centre is the country’s historic 15th Picturesque villages each with their own Navigation, there is no better way to discover century Cathedral. charm and history surround Chelmsford. this part of Essex.

13. Hanningfield Reservoir 16. Chelmsford Museum Getting to Chelmsford Essex Visitor Centre The museum is set in a Victorian House, Arriving by Road Set in 100 acres of mature woodland with permanent displays on the story of • Travel on the A12 if travelling from London or the overlooking the Hanningfield Reservoir. It is the DEDHAM • Chelmsford, natural history and geology, • • • • south. Use the A120 if arriving from the west or • ideal place to admire the wildlife and coins, art and social history. There is also a the M11. • • BRAINTREE countryside. Enjoy the incredible views over an temporary exhibition programme and a busy STANSTED AIRPORT island that is popular with wildfowl. special events programme. CLACTON-ON-SEA Arriving by Train • WITHAM • CHELMSFORD Tel: 0)1268 711001 Set in a park with children’s play area. Chelmsford, the county town of Essex is served • • • BRADWELL MALDON • www.essexwt.org.uk Tel: 01245 605700 by a regular service by National Express East Map 5 www.chelmsford.gov.uk/museums • • BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH Anglia www.greateranglia.co.uk directly • • BRENTWOOD • 14. Stock Windmill from London Liverpool Street. • LONDON • SOUTHEND-ON-SEA Early 19th century tower mill on five floors, with 17. Moulsham Mill excellent late 19th century machinery. Getting to Maldon • The existing wooden building dates back • Restored to working order. Subject to wind, to 1819 with substantial repairs carried out Arriving by Road guided groups may be able to see sails over the years. For centuries it functioned Arriving by Train Travel on the A12 to Chelmsford if travelling turning. as a water mill, with grain being transported The nearest stations are Chelmsford and from London, the south or east, then take the from Maldon along the rivers Blackwater and , which are served by a A414 or B1019. Chelmer. The mill houses a variety of crafts regular service by Continue Greater Anglia 15. Hylands House and Estate and small businesses including a tea and the journey by bike. A beautiful Grade II* listed neo-classical villa coffee shop. Maldon District Museum RHS Garden Hyde Hall 8. 11. set in over 500 acres of Repton landscaped Tel: 01245 608200 Traditional Museum within Promenade Park Hyde Hall is a palate of sumptuously rich and parkland and gardens. Diary of special events www.moulshammill.co.uk 3 Channels Lodge housing a changing exhibition of objects varied colours providing inspiration for the Accommodation available. Pre-booked guided tours of house HHHH Gold Award – Guest House associated with the area and people of novice and keen gardener alike. Tended by 1 County Hotel Belsteads Farm Lane, , CM3 3PT and garden available. Visit the Stables Visitor 18. Chelmsford Cathedral Maldon. The collection’s origins were in the the Royal Horticultural Society, Hyde Hall offers HHHH Hotel Tel: 01245 441547 Centre, including Huttons Courtyard Café, gift The smallest cathedral in England, this 15th plenty of variety. Whatever time of the year Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PZ www.channelslodge.co.uk pre-war Maldon Borough Museum. shop and artist studios. century perpendicular Gothic church is light Tel: 01245 455700 Tel: 01621 842688 you visit it will always be a wonderful 4 The Limes Tel: 01245 605500 and colourful with its own jewel-like quality. It www.countyhotelchelmsford.co.uk experience. Each season offers its own HHHH Guesthouse www.chelmsford.gov.uk/hylands became a Cathedral in 1914 and the Bishop’s 2 Bury Farm inspirational beauty, from the frosty mornings 21 Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 2PZ throne, ‘Cathedra’, prominently placed under HHHH B&B Tel: 01621 850350 9. New Hall Vineyard – Purleigh of winter to the first flush of spring, the heady Bury Road, Pleshey, CM3 1HB the East Window, testifies to that. Amongst www.thelimesguesthouse.com This 37 hectare English vineyard is one of the delights of summer and the shedding of Tel: 01245 237234 its special features are a 15th century porch 5 Greenwoods Hotel Spa and Retreat oldest and largest English wine producers in autumn leaves. www.burybarncottage.co.uk with memorial windows to USAAF based in HHHH Hotel the country and was first established in 1969. www.rhs.org.uk Stock Road, Stock, CM4 9BE Essex 1942-5 and an early 15th century semi- Annual wine festival first full weekend in Tel: 01277 829990 circular fan arch. www.greenwoodshotel.com September. Tel: 01245 294489 Tel: 01621 828343 www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk www.newhallwines.co.uk 19. Civic Theatres www.visitmaldon co.uk . 10. Marsh Farm The Civic and Cramphorn Theatres situated A working farm where children can get close in the heart of Chelmsford’s West End offer a to farm animals and play safely. Spend time varied programme including professional and www.visitessex.com walking through the country park, which amateur theatre, classical concerts, dance, boasts excellent coastal views of the River jazz, opera and film. Crouch. Activities and events throughout the Tel: 01245 606505 year. www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres Tel: 01245 321552 www.marshfarmcountrypark.co.uk