Bluebells Galore at Shut Heath Wood

This fascinating walk explores many of the lanes and footpaths encircling the villages of Great Totham and Wickham Bishops. You will also have the perfect opportunity to see what is one of Essex’s most spectacular displays of bluebells in Shut Heath Wood Nature Reserve. There's the option of a pub lunch at the "Bull" in Great Totham after the walk.

Distance: 5.3 miles

Time: 2 hours 45 minutes walking time plus optional lunch at the Bull, Great Totham

Routes

• Accessibility of route - Public footpaths and woodland, can be muddy underfoot dependent on weather. No stiles.
• For information on public transport visit www.travelessex.co.uk/ Bus No75 Leaves Maldon All Saints Church arrives 10:36. Departure 13:47/14:48. 
• Village Hall car park - please ensure all cars are parked as far round the left-hand side of the village hall as possible (as you look at the hall from the road).
• Circular Route
• Public footpaths/PROW
• Length of route (miles) - 5.3
• Route - Medium
• Typical duration of route 2h45m