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Woodham Fen – Woodham Waterfront loop from South Woodham Ferrers

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South Woodham Ferrers

Woodham Fen – Woodham Waterfront loop from South Woodham Ferrers

Moderate

5.0

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Woodham Fen – Woodham Waterfront loop from South Woodham Ferrers

03:05

12.2km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.35 km

Woodham Fen

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Nice walk around the fen, which is unusual in that it naturally transitions from salt marsh into rough grassland and provides an excellent habitat for many species of birds, lizards and insects.

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3.35 km

View of Hullbridge from Woodham Waterfront

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Nice view across the river to Hullbridge.

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5.20 km

Woodham Waterfront

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Beautiful views across the River Crouch and Fenn Creek. Sold footpaths along the circular route that is just over 10km.

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6.80 km

River Crouch near Burnham

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At weekends there is a nice mobile coffee bar in the car park.

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7.94 km

For centuries until the 1800s and early 1900s, the area was known for the smuggling of contraband goods, mainly wine, brandy and even tea, hence the name "Brandy Hole".

The paths here are mainly sand and grass, so some sure footedness in winter will be needed.

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8.61 km

River Crouch Wildlife Spot

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There is a lovely circuit along the sea wall to the south of South Woodham Ferrers along the river Crouch. It takes in some fens with associated wildlife.

Great for cycling or walking.

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11.4 km

Woodham Spins

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12.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

1.46 km

248 m

182 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

2.29 km

1.76 km

1.47 km

535 m

138 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

15°C

6°C

57 %

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Woodham Fen – Woodham Waterfront loop from South Woodham Ferrers

Woodham Fen

View of Fenn Creek

View of Hullbridge from Woodham Waterfront

Woodham Waterfront

River Crouch near Burnham

Brandy Hole Reach

River Crouch Wildlife Spot

Woodham Spins

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