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Walking in Essex

There’s no better way to explore our fair county than by pulling on some sturdy shoes and setting off, whether you choose a gentle stroll through a pretty village, or a more adventurous ramble into deepest Essex. 

The Essex Way - is an 82 mile trail starting at Epping Forest on the edge of London and finishing at the High Lighthouse in Harwich, on the Essex coast. The wide, expansive views of the 'low' country together with contrasting land and sea scapes make for a memorable walking experience and the Trail can be split into manageable day walks.  For more information, see website: www.essexwalks.com.  

The Icknield Way - known as the 'oldest road in Britain', this ancient route stretches 170 miles from the Dorset Coast to Norfolk, passing through the undulating landscapes of North-West Essex and taking in the county's highest point.  The isolated chocolate-box, Essex villages of Chrishall, Elmdon and Strethall sit along this route, proudly describing themselves collectively as the Icknield villages.  Check out the website: www.icknieldwaytrail.org.uk for more information.

The Flitch Way - is a former railway line that passes through 15 miles of rural Essex between Bishop’s Stortford and Braintree.  The flat, relatively straight and well-surfaced route is a favourite with joggers, cyclists, dog-walkers, horse riders and families looking for a safe ramble away from the traffic.   Several interesting sites can be seen along the way, including Victorian railway stations, Hatfield Forest, Great Notley Country Park and several historic towns and villages.  For more information, go to: www.visitparks.co.uk/places/flitch-way

For more ideas for shorter walks check out our walking section.