United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Chelmsford
Great Baddow
Barnes Mill Lock
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Chelmsford
Great Baddow
Barnes Mill Lock
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 10 hikers
One of the locks on the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation near the water powered Barnes Mill. The canal was created by canalisation of the two rivers and opened for trade in 1797. Commercial use ceased in 1972 and the area is now predominantly used for leisure activities.
July 17, 2025
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