Essex Way

The Essex Way is 81 miles long, along footpaths and roads in Essex, England. The trail starts in Epping in the south-west crosses Dedham Vale and Constable country to finish at the the port of Harwich on the Stour estuary. It leads you through ancient woodlands, open farmland, tree-lined river valleys and leafy green lanes, unveiling historic towns and villages along the way.^[1]

Look out for the special dark green Essex Way plaques and direction arrows. These are attached to fingerposts, stiles, gates and posts. The Essex Way is clearly signposted and waymarked in both directions. The waymarks, together with the maps in the guidebook, make the walk easy to follow. The guidebook illustrates points of interest along the way and includes an accommodation guide for the whole route.

Visit the Essex County Council's website for more information about Public rights of way in Essex and details of how to download your copy of the guide to the Essex Way.

The Essex Way crosses three other Long distance footpaths including St Peter's Way (a 45-mile (72.5 km) walk from Chipping Ongar to Bradwell-on-Sea), the Three Forests Way (a 60-mile (97 km) circular walk linking Epping, Hatfield and Hainhault forests) and the Essex Clayway (a 28 miles (45 km) linking the Essex Way at Coggeshall to St Peter's Way at Mundon).

The Essex Way is well served by Public Transport, especially by train. For details of bus and train timetables contact the Public Transport section of Essex County Council (01245) 492211.

Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 "Explorer Maps"

Epping Forest & Lee Valley No. 174 Chelmsford and The Rodings No.183 Braintree and Saffron Waldon No.195 Sudbury, Hadleigh,

• Colne Valley Pages
• Ramblers Association

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