Walk the River Blackwater (Essex) by Train
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The River Blackwater rises as the River Pant near Saffron Walden and becomes the Blackwater at Bocking, near Braintree, on its way across Essex. Witham (Essex) and Kelvedon stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 2 stations within reach of the River Blackwater (Essex): within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Blackwater (Essex) runs about 39 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Blackwater (Essex) train stations
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the River Blackwater (Essex), so these walks head out along the riverside path and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the riverside path allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the riverside path | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witham (Essex) | 2.6 mi and back | 7 to 7.5 mi | about 2.5 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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