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Saffron Trail

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Saffron Trail

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Saffron Trail

Expert

30:04

115km

3.8km/h

900m

950m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Overview

Starting Point

49.2 km

Church of St Mary and St Lawrence, Great Waltham

Hiking Highlight

62.6 km

Barnes Mill Lock

Hiking Highlight

64.8 km

View of the River Chelmer

Hiking Highlight

66.0 km

Grace's Walk

Hiking Highlight

88.1 km

Hullbridge Waterfront

Hiking Highlight

107 km

Hadleigh Castle

Hiking Highlight

114 km

Westcliff Gardens

Hiking Highlight

115 km

Southend Pier

Bus stop

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Way types & surfaces

Mountain Hiking Path:

<3.28 km

Hiking Path:

4.62 km

Path:

5.51 km

Road:

2.16 km

Natural:

895 m

Unpaved:

1.20 km

Paved:

3.18 km

Asphalt:

6.77 km

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Elevation

Highest Point:

250 m

Lowest Point:

10 m

Weather on route

Jen & Sim Benson planned a hike.

July 21, 2025

Comments

Jen & Sim Benson
July 25, 2025
The full route of the Saffron Trail, which runs for 71 miles (114 km) from Saffron Walden to Southend-on-Sea, allows you to divide the distance up according to your preferences.

For the Saffron Trail walking Collection, see: komoot.com/collection/3701127