Paper Mill Lock – Smuggler's Barn Cottage loop from Little Baddow

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Paper Mill Lock – Smuggler's Barn Cottage loop from Little Baddow

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Paper Mill Lock – Smuggler's Barn Cottage loop from Little Baddow

01:16

4.90km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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276 m

The Pauls Hill Tea Rooms at Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • River

Great place to stop for a snack.

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322 m

Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

If you are looking for refreshments you can visit the Paper Mill Lock Tea Rooms .

papermilllock.co.uk

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742 m

Smuggler's Barn Cottage

Highlight • Settlement

Set beyond weeping willows on the banks of the River Chelmer, this gorgeous cottage is a quintessential piece of english countryside.

Tip by

1.99 km

River Chelmer Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

the path to bridge has broken away and is now rooty path

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2.34 km

Carnfield House

Highlight • Monument

4.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.20 km

895 m

550 m

199 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 10 October

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Paper Mill Lock – Smuggler's Barn Cottage loop from Little Baddow

The Pauls Hill Tea Rooms at Paper Mill Lock

Paper Mill Lock

Smuggler's Barn Cottage

River Chelmer Path

Carnfield House

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