Walks in Essex
Best walks in Essex
Explore the deep, winding estuaries, peaceful rivers and pretty villages of rural Essex with our guide to the county's best walks
Walk: Mersea Island, Essex
This east-coast island, tethered to the mainland of Britain by a haunted causeway, is a wildlife haven in early spring, where seals exult, sea plants thrive and butterflies dance.
Walk: River Stour, Suffolk and Essex
Enjoy a short walk along the marshy banks of the River Stour, running from the Suffolk town of Dedham to Flatford Mill – once home to painter John Constable – and back again
Walk: Clare, Pentlow and Cavendish, Suffolk and Essex
Set out on a winter’s hike through the Stour Valley on the Suffolk-Essex border, discovering a trio of churches, each with their own fascinating history