갤리우드 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

A footpath crosses the River Chelmer via a small, stepped footbridge, with great views down the river in both directions. The Saffron Trail crosses here on its way from Saffron Walden to the sea at Southend Pier.

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.

couple of muddy sections where the bridleway cuts in, but mainly good track

Right next to the usy A12 is Cuton Lock. It sits next to a World War Two Pillbox, a concrete guard post, one of hundreds which were built as part of the anti-invasion defenses. It would both provide shelter and provide a place for soldiers to shoot from.

Check opening times, not currently open on a Sunday. Space in rear yard to park bikes. Cyclist friendly cafe

A fortified enclosure was constructed here around 1000 BC, close to the remains of a neolithic circular enclosure. It was probably occupied by local elites, and is thought to have consciously mimicked the shape of the earlier neolithic construction. A magical place, despite being surrounded by ugly modern buildings. https://eaareports.org.uk/publication/report149/

Really good sunday roast.

Viewing platform across the lagoon, which is fed filtered water from the adjacent treatment plant to increase biodiversity and is home to a number of species of plants not commonly found in this part of Europe.