This is a beautiful linear walk along the River Crouch from North Fambridge, using the train service from Althorne station to return to the start. There’s an early opportunity to spot wildlife in the Blue House Farm Nature Reserve, and the expansive views of the river and landscape are breathtaking. There is an optional lunch stop at Crouch Ridge Vineyard, one of the top vineyards in the Dengie wine region, near the end of the walk.

Distance: 6.7 miles
Time: 5 hours 30 mins

Routes

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

• Public Transport - Take Bus 31 outside the Swan Hotel, High Street, Maldon to Burnham-on-Crouch railway station Greater Anglia service departing 07:58 to North Fambridge Station 09:10. Returning 15:09 arriving at 16:11 at Burnham-On-Crouch Railway station then 331 Bus to Maldon.  Trains are available please check www.greateranglia.co.uk for more information and times. For alternative bus times visit www.travelessex.co.uk/

• Countryside
• Length of route (miles) - 6.7
• Route - Moderate 
• Typical duration of route - 5 hrs 30 mins (including stop for lunch at Crouch Ridge)

If you would like to have lunch at the Crouch Ridge vineyard, please select option at checkout or send an email to bookings@saltmarshcoastwalkingfestival.co.uk

More information will be sent to you nearer the walk date about the arrangements.