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East Of England

Paper Mill lock & the River Chelmer loop from Little Baddow

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Paper Mill lock & the River Chelmer loop from Little Baddow

Moderate

4.6

(40)

88

hikers

Paper Mill lock & the River Chelmer loop from Little Baddow

03:36

13.8km

100m

Hiking

Embark on the Paper Mill lock & the River Chelmer loop from Little Baddow, a moderate hike spanning 8.6 miles (13.8 km) with an elevation gain of 336 feet (102 metres). This route takes about 3 hours and 35 minutes to complete. You will experience a diverse landscape, from tranquil…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.66 km

Grace's Walk

Highlight • Trail

The track between Hammonds Road in the west and Great Graces in East is known as Grace's Walk, after Lady Alice Grace. She is said to have walked down this …

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5.72 km

Cuton Lock and World War II Pillbox

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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 …

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8.45 km

River Chelmer

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The River Chelmer flows for 65km from Debden to the Blackwater Estuary and passes only through the county of Essex. It was previously known as the River Baddow, but its …

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10.3 km

The Pauls Hill Tea Rooms at Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • River

Great place to stop for a snack.

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10.8 km

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.

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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.58 km

4.37 km

2.33 km

1.22 km

687 m

568 m

Surfaces

6.96 km

5.25 km

1.40 km

150 m

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