All are warmly invited to join the Maldon Man Cave on a 7-mile linear walk from Maldon out along a disused railway line (now a nature reserve) and across farmland to the tranquil villages (and pubs) of Purleigh, Cock Clarks and Woodham Mortimer, returning to Maldon using public transport. Maldon Man Cave was founded in 2018, with one clear goal - to become the place where the men of Maldon can make friends.

Walk Highlight: Find out how you could make friends by being part of Maldon Man Cave on this attractive walk.

Distance: 7.25 miles
Time: 7 hours 00 minutes including three pub stops.

Routes

• Accessibility of route - Walk with uneven or muddy ground. Walking boots recommended

• Public transport from Maldon High Street, Bus 90. 09:43 White Horse Public House, High Street Maldon arrives 09:51 Dorset road (short walk to West Maldon Community Centre through alleyway). Return Bus Journey D2 17:22 to Morrisons Supermarket, short walk to the community center then Bus31 at 17:20 arrives Maldon High Street 17:35. For alternative bus timetables and start locations check www.travelessex.co.uk

• Circular Route
• Countryside with some street pavement walking at start and end.
• Length of route (miles) - 7.25
• Route - Moderate 
• Typical duration of route - 7hr 00mins

Finish - Woodham Mortimer bus stop on the A414, to catch the bus back to Maldon Morrisons, then a short walk back to West Maldon community Centre.

If you would like to have food at the “Hurdlemakers Arms” late afternoon/early evening, please select option at time of booking or send an email to bookings@saltmarshcoastwalkingfestival.co.uk confirming this. More information will be sent to you nearer the walk date about the arrangements.