Little Waltham is a village in Essex, UK, characterized by its pleasant rural environment and natural landscapes. The area's geography features the meandering River Chelmer, alongside a mix of flood and dry meadows, and ancient hedgerows. These natural elements provide a suitable setting for various outdoor pursuits, including several sports like hiking, mountain biking, jogging, road cycling, and more.
Little Waltham offers a range of outdoor activities for those looking to explore its countryside.…
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23
hikers
21.6km
05:32
90m
90m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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5.25km
01:22
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30m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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14.9km
03:50
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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28.4km
01:40
120m
120m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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01:49
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Easy mountain bike ride.

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Easy mountain bike ride.

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46.0km
02:58
280m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
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4.9
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271
riders
53.9km
02:13
280m
280m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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110
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42.0km
01:50
240m
240m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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77
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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14.0km
00:35
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70m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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17
riders
76.6km
04:33
390m
390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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74.8km
04:27
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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26.6km
01:36
90m
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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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25
runners
15.4km
01:41
60m
60m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
5.94km
00:37
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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00:46
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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11.2km
01:10
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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29
riders
34.6km
02:01
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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riders
18.6km
01:00
90m
90m
Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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34.8km
02:11
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Little Waltham offers various outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 30 routes, with an average rating of 4.61 stars from over 28,000 visitors.
Hiking trails in Little Waltham often follow the River Chelmer and traverse fields and wooded areas. The Little Waltham Meadows Nature Reserve provides opportunities for walking and wildlife observation. More details can be found in the guide Hiking around Little Waltham.
Yes, Little Waltham offers easy hiking options suitable for various fitness levels. These routes provide accessible ways to explore the local countryside and natural features. An overview of these trails is available in the guide Easy hikes around Little Waltham.
The rural roads around Little Waltham are suitable for road cycling, offering scenic rides through country lanes. Cyclists can explore the picturesque landscapes of the Essex countryside. Specific routes are detailed in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Little Waltham.
Little Waltham offers routes for mountain biking, allowing exploration of the local terrain. Information on these trails can be found in the guide MTB Trails around Little Waltham.
Jogging and running trails in Little Waltham often utilize paths along the River Chelmer and through surrounding fields. These routes offer a pleasant environment for exercise. A selection of trails is available in the guide Running Trails around Little Waltham.
Little Waltham features the meandering River Chelmer and the Little Waltham Meadows Nature Reserve. The reserve is home to diverse wildlife, including kestrels, water voles, various dragonflies, and kingfishers. Grassland plants like bee orchids and marsh marigolds are also present.
Outdoor activities in Little Waltham are popular on komoot, with over 28,000 visitors exploring the region's routes. The average rating for these routes is 4.61 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, komoot offers guides for various cycling activities in Little Waltham. These include Road Cycling Routes around Little Waltham, Cycling around Little Waltham, and Gravel biking around Little Waltham.
The official website for the Little Waltham Parish Council, which serves as the local government body, is littlewalthamparishcouncil.gov.uk. This site provides official information about the area.
The phone number for the Little Waltham Parish Council is +447450755385. This number can be used for official inquiries related to the parish.

