Burnham-on-Crouch played a surprisingly pivotal role in the Second World War. Your expert guide on this 4.75-mile walk will tell you how the riverfront was taken over by HMS St Mathew and the town's involvement in the preparations for the D-Day landings. Burnham was also the home of some Little Ships that went to Dunkirk. Hear their story and see one that made the journey to the beaches and then was rescued herself in recent times. 

Walk Highlight: A fascinating walk that will really bring history to life, with beautiful scenery to look at along the way.

Distance: 4.7 miles
Time: 3 hours 30 minutes

Routes

• Accessibility of route -  Town walking as well as seawall paths which could be muddy and uneven. Walking boots are recommended.  

• Public Transport - From Maldon take the 31/331 direction Burnham-on-Crouch Bus from The Swan, High Street, Maldon at 07:53 arriving at 08:43.  return from Burnham-on-Crouch Railway Hotel, Bus 331 departing at 14:00 arriving at 14:41. More information on bus times visit www.travelessex.co.uk/  Trains are available to Burnham-on-Crouch and more information and times can be found at www.greateranglia.co.uk

• Circular Route
• Town/Countryside 
• Length of route (miles) - 4.7
• Route - Moderate 
• Typical duration of route - 3hr 30mins