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River Chelmer – Thames Sailing Barge Pudge loop from Maldon

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River Chelmer – Thames Sailing Barge Pudge loop from Maldon

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River Chelmer – Thames Sailing Barge Pudge loop from Maldon

01:49

30.3km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 974 m for 130 m

After 2.89 km for 95 m

After 15.4 km for 69 m

After 29.2 km for 116 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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999 m

View of the River Chelmer

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cycle path along the river bank - not that wide but also not too busy even on a Sunday.

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1.15 km

River Chelmer

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful walks along the river chelmer.
Also visit the town of Maldon.

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1.76 km

Harbor with Traditional Sailing Boats

Highlight • Structure

2.76 km

Great walk along the promenade near Promenade Park.
Bargetrust have a number of Thames Barges moored up right next to the promenade.
Also number of cafés to visit.
Good views across and down the River Blackwater .

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2.92 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Maldon

Highlight • Monument

The scene at Maldon's Hythe has been dominated by the church of St Mary the Virgin for hundreds of years. It is believed a church has existed on this site …

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7.91 km

Mundon Furze

Forest

15.5 km

Blackwater Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

30.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

3.78 km

2.85 km

613 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.5 km

4.10 km

467 m

132 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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River Chelmer – Thames Sailing Barge Pudge loop from Maldon

View of the River Chelmer

River Chelmer

All Saints' Church

Harbor with Traditional Sailing Boats

Thames Sailing Barge Pudge

St Mary the Virgin Church, Maldon

Blackwater Bakery

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