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THE WALKERS' GALLERY

A SUPER SELECTION OF SNAPS TAKEN BY OUR WALKERS AND PROFFESIONALS! IF YOU HAVE SOME GREAT PHOTOS OF THE WALKS YOU ENJOYED DURING THE FESTIVAL WE CAN INCLUDE IN THE GALLERY, THEN PLEASE CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW TO SUBMIT THEM.

We are so lucky to have the Navigation. This photo taken during the festival shows the water as a mirror, we observed such an array of wildlife it really is a gem! Running from Heybridge Basin to Chelmsford and whilst the boat may stop during winter months the tow path is magical!

We are so lucky to have the Navigation. This photo taken during the festival shows the water as a mirror, we observed such an array of wildlife it really is a gem! Running from Heybridge Basin to Chelmsford and whilst the boat may stop during winter months the tow path is magical!

Many thanks to our walkers from the USA who uploaded these fantastic pictures from their HMS St Mathew (with tea and cake), Crouch Valley Wine and Historic Burnham-on-Crouch walks.

Many thanks to our walkers from the USA who uploaded these fantastic pictures from their HMS St Mathew (with tea and cake), Crouch Valley Wine and Historic Burnham-on-Crouch walks.

Fantastic photo's from the Stow Maries walk during the festival on the last weekend. Do visit and see the amazing WWI Aerodrome.
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Fantastic photo's from the Stow Maries walk during the festival on the last weekend. Do visit and see the amazing WWI Aerodrome.
@stowaero37

Northey Island from heybridge basin in the sunshine! What a beautiful day!

Northey Island from heybridge basin in the sunshine! What a beautiful day!

More from the Navigation and walk to Beeleigh Steam Mill and Chelmer and blackwater navigation.

More from the Navigation and walk to Beeleigh Steam Mill and Chelmer and blackwater navigation.

On such a beautiful day, this walk left from Heybridge Basin along the sea wall to Beeleigh Steam mill where the BMRG restoration group gave a tour of the mill, along with a canal boat trip back, which also fulfilled a bucket list moment for many, seeing a kingfisher. The Blackwater Dawn bringing us back to Daisy Meadow along the navigation.

On such a beautiful day, this walk left from Heybridge Basin along the sea wall to Beeleigh Steam mill where the BMRG restoration group gave a tour of the mill, along with a canal boat trip back, which also fulfilled a bucket list moment for many, seeing a kingfisher. The Blackwater Dawn bringing us back to Daisy Meadow along the navigation.

Michelle and Adele led this fantastic walk on the festivals last day, which looked at some of the historic buildings of Maldon, including a private tour of the Moot Hall, one of Maldon's oldest buildings. the views from the rooftop on a clear day you can see the estuary and buildings as far as Southend-on-Sea!

Michelle and Adele led this fantastic walk on the festivals last day, which looked at some of the historic buildings of Maldon, including a private tour of the Moot Hall, one of Maldon's oldest buildings. the views from the rooftop on a clear day you can see the estuary and buildings as far as Southend-on-Sea!

On a windy day another walk on Wallasea Island with the RSPB. Certainly blew the cobwebs away. Thank you to the Discovery Charter team who took everyone over from Burnham-on-Crouch's new pontoon to the island.

On a windy day another walk on Wallasea Island with the RSPB. Certainly blew the cobwebs away. Thank you to the Discovery Charter team who took everyone over from Burnham-on-Crouch's new pontoon to the island.

A wonderful walk from Heybridge Basin to Beeleigh Falls, taking in some of the historic buildings and sights along the way.

A wonderful walk from Heybridge Basin to Beeleigh Falls, taking in some of the historic buildings and sights along the way.

The Crouch Ridge Winery hosted these thirsty walkers after their walk. With Chris and Adele looking after everyone from North Fambridge to Althorne.

The Crouch Ridge Winery hosted these thirsty walkers after their walk. With Chris and Adele looking after everyone from North Fambridge to Althorne.

The walkers found out the amazing history of Creeksea Place Manor, known as HMS St Mathew during WW2. Reportedly haunted by Anne Boleyn's ghost with the building dating back to 1569, a private tour added some real Wow (the tea and cake helped too).

The walkers found out the amazing history of Creeksea Place Manor, known as HMS St Mathew during WW2. Reportedly haunted by Anne Boleyn's ghost with the building dating back to 1569, a private tour added some real Wow (the tea and cake helped too).

@jamescrisp007 took these amazing photos during his Woodham Walter Figure of Eight walk yesterday as part of the Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival. We are fortunate to have such amazing picturesque vistas in the district. Why not download some of the self guided walks from www.saltmarshcoastwalkingfestival.co.uk and go and explore!

@jamescrisp007 took these amazing photos during his Woodham Walter Figure of Eight walk yesterday as part of the Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival. We are fortunate to have such amazing picturesque vistas in the district. Why not download some of the self guided walks from www.saltmarshcoastwalkingfestival.co.uk and go and explore!

Last night saw Nick Skeens, Chair of the Vanguard Trust, talk about the bravery and heroism of the crew of the little ships. Saving over 600 allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk. The work which is ongoing to restore her and her salvation from Canvey Island. A huge thank you to The Burnham on Crouch Museum for hosting. The talk was followed by the private screening of the film Dunkirk at The Rio cinema.

Last night saw Nick Skeens, Chair of the Vanguard Trust, talk about the bravery and heroism of the crew of the little ships. Saving over 600 allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk. The work which is ongoing to restore her and her salvation from Canvey Island. A huge thank you to The Burnham on Crouch Museum for hosting. The talk was followed by the private screening of the film Dunkirk at The Rio cinema.

Last night saw Dawn Smith BEM tell her amazing story. Rowing across the Atlantic, unsupported. Beating the world record with her crossing from California to Hawaii, again rowing with a small team and beating 11 other teams. Dolphins, turtles, cleaning barnacles off the bottom of the boat and a very scary looking Blue Marlin! Other amazing ocean crossings. Inspirational work with schools. An amazing and truly inspirational individual. Thank you.

There are more free talks planned as part of the Saltmarsh Coast walking festival why not take a look. https://www.saltmarshcoastwalkingfestival.co.uk/evening-events

Last night saw Dawn Smith BEM tell her amazing story. Rowing across the Atlantic, unsupported. Beating the world record with her crossing from California to Hawaii, again rowing with a small team and beating 11 other teams. Dolphins, turtles, cleaning barnacles off the bottom of the boat and a very scary looking Blue Marlin! Other amazing ocean crossings. Inspirational work with schools. An amazing and truly inspirational individual. Thank you.

There are more free talks planned as part of the Saltmarsh Coast walking festival why not take a look. https://www.saltmarshcoastwalkingfestival.co.uk/evening-events

Today saw a piece of history in the making. 'Slow ways' is linking towns and villages across the UK. Maldon District has very few routes officially verified. With Cllr Mumford from Burnham-on-Crouch Town council, Cllr Driver and The Mayor of Maldon, Cllr Lay, The Ramblers association and walk leader Chris and back-marker Ross for the Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival. With just over a 12 mile walk was not for the fainthearted but was a great walk with hidden gems.

Today saw a piece of history in the making. 'Slow ways' is linking towns and villages across the UK. Maldon District has very few routes officially verified. With Cllr Mumford from Burnham-on-Crouch Town council, Cllr Driver and The Mayor of Maldon, Cllr Lay, The Ramblers association and walk leader Chris and back-marker Ross for the Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival. With just over a 12 mile walk was not for the fainthearted but was a great walk with hidden gems.

Some wonderful Pictures of St Peters Chapel and the Bradwell walk to the Othona community. Thank you Trudy. thank you to Bradwell Village Hall as well for working with the Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival to deliver this fantastic event.

Some wonderful Pictures of St Peters Chapel and the Bradwell walk to the Othona community. Thank you Trudy. thank you to Bradwell Village Hall as well for working with the Saltmarsh Coast Walking Festival to deliver this fantastic event.

Wallasea Island, such a beautiful place to watch wildlife. Getting there from the new Burnham-on-Crouch Pontoon could not be easier with many operators crossing the crouch. For more details on Wallasea visit https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/wallasea-island

Wallasea Island, such a beautiful place to watch wildlife. Getting there from the new Burnham-on-Crouch Pontoon could not be easier with many operators crossing the crouch. For more details on Wallasea visit https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/wallasea-island

Some more pictures from the Walkers gallery from the Bradwell- The Chapel and The River. Such a beautiful day.

Some more pictures from the Walkers gallery from the Bradwell- The Chapel and The River. Such a beautiful day.

Clare took these pics during her walk on Northey Island. Enjoy

Clare took these pics during her walk on Northey Island. Enjoy

Out in the sunshine with The Maldon Man Cave. Ross leading the way on this fantastic walk taking in three pubs. Great opportunity to talk. If you are interested in the work the Maldon Man Cave do visit https://www.maldonmancave.com/

Out in the sunshine with The Maldon Man Cave. Ross leading the way on this fantastic walk taking in three pubs. Great opportunity to talk. If you are interested in the work the Maldon Man Cave do visit https://www.maldonmancave.com/

Here is a pic from our walk Bradwell - The Chappel and The River. Followed by lunch at the Othona community. Did you know in 653 Cedd sailed down the east coast of England from Lindisfarne and landed at Bradwell. Here he found the ruins of an old deserted Roman fort. He probably first built a small wooden church but as there was so much stone from the fort, he soon realised that would provide a much more permanent building, so he replaced it the next year with the chapel we see today!

The Chapel is said to be that of "Ythanceaster" (Bede, Historia Ecclesiastica), originally constructed as an Anglo-Celtic Church for the East Saxons in AD 654 by St Cedd, astride the ruins of the abandoned Roman fort of Othona. Thanks to https://www.bradwellchapel.org/history/chapel

Here is a pic from our walk Bradwell - The Chappel and The River. Followed by lunch at the Othona community. Did you know in 653 Cedd sailed down the east coast of England from Lindisfarne and landed at Bradwell. Here he found the ruins of an old deserted Roman fort. He probably first built a small wooden church but as there was so much stone from the fort, he soon realised that would provide a much more permanent building, so he replaced it the next year with the chapel we see today!

The Chapel is said to be that of "Ythanceaster" (Bede, Historia Ecclesiastica), originally constructed as an Anglo-Celtic Church for the East Saxons in AD 654 by St Cedd, astride the ruins of the abandoned Roman fort of Othona. Thanks to https://www.bradwellchapel.org/history/chapel

Along the Crouch to Wallasea Island. A huge thank you to Rachel @rspb and Charter Discovery for taking our walkers across to have a fantastic walk on a beautiful day.

Along the Crouch to Wallasea Island. A huge thank you to Rachel @rspb and Charter Discovery for taking our walkers across to have a fantastic walk on a beautiful day.

A SCWF2024 walk along the sea wall from Heybridge Basin and then a real treat @essexwaterways wonderful trip on the Blackwater Dawn along the Navigation back to Heybridge Basin.

A SCWF2024 walk along the sea wall from Heybridge Basin and then a real treat @essexwaterways wonderful trip on the Blackwater Dawn along the Navigation back to Heybridge Basin.

Todays walk to Northey Island led by the National Trust rangers. The stormy clouds did not stop this group having a great walk.

Todays walk to Northey Island led by the National Trust rangers. The stormy clouds did not stop this group having a great walk.

Riverside & Historic Maldon
Sunday 6th October 2024

Riverside & Historic Maldon
Sunday 6th October 2024

Across the Crouch to RSPB Wallasea Island
Sunday 6th October 2024

Across the Crouch to RSPB Wallasea Island
Sunday 6th October 2024

Follow the Fox to Tillingham
Sunday 6th October 2024

Follow the Fox to Tillingham
Sunday 6th October 2024

Langford Loop
Sunday 6th October 2024

Langford Loop
Sunday 6th October 2024

Stow Maries and the Great War
Saturday 5th October 2024

Stow Maries and the Great War
Saturday 5th October 2024

The Wild Street Trees of Maldon
Saturday 5th October 2024

The Wild Street Trees of Maldon
Saturday 5th October 2024

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