Discover the Secrets of Hazeleigh Wood

Not many people get the chance to see the bluebells in this privately-owned wood near Hazeleigh Hall. This lovely walk takes you out from Maldon along the disused railway track which now forms the Maldon Wick Nature Reserve. You'll then get a guided tour with custodian Maureen Bissell, who will talk about the trees, plants, wildlife and history of this 60-acre wood. After the woodland tour, you'll have the chance to work a traditional pole lathe. We'll then head over the fields to the "Royal Oak" at Hazeleigh for lunch, before returning to Maldon.

Distance: 5.4 miles

Time: 3 hours 45 minutes walking time plus optional lunch at The Royal Oak, Hazeleigh

Routes

• Accessibility of route - Public footpaths and woodland, can be muddy underfoot dependent on weather. No stiles. Some steps.
• For information on public transport visit www.travelessex.co.uk/ Bus 90 stops leaves Maldon White Horse and arrives near (Dorset Road South) the start location at 09:11 with a short walk to West Maldon Community Centre. 
• Car park - West Maldon Community Centre, Sunbury Way, Maldon CM9 6YH, please park in the furthest corner to allow those who use the Community Centre priority parking.
• Circular Route
• Public footpaths/PROW
• Length of route (miles) - 5.4
• Route - Medium
• Typical duration of route 3h45m