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Hatfield Peverel

River Chelmer – Paper Mill Lock loop from Hatfield Peverel

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Hatfield Peverel

River Chelmer – Paper Mill Lock loop from Hatfield Peverel

Moderate

4.4

(10)

24

hikers

River Chelmer – Paper Mill Lock loop from Hatfield Peverel

04:06

15.9km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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3.74 km

Toppinghoehall Wood

Forest

2

8.23 km

River Chelmer

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 name was wrongly changed on the assumption that Chelmsford was named after a river crossing over the River Chelmer. In fact, Chelmsford was named after the landowner, Cēolmǣr. It is a beautiful river to walk along with a real feeling of peace and tranquility so close to the city.

Tip by

3

8.58 km

River Chelmer Swimming Spot

Highlight • River

4

10.1 km

The Pauls Hill Tea Rooms at Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • River

Great place to stop for a snack.

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5

10.1 km

Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

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

papermilllock.co.uk

Tip by

6

10.6 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.

Tip by

7

11.8 km

River Chelmer Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

Tip by

8

12.2 km

Carnfield House

Highlight • Monument

9

13.0 km

Footbridge Over the Ford

Highlight • River

B

15.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

3.90 km

783 m

702 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

2.87 km

1.48 km

298 m

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