The River Wid is an Essex tributary of the River Can that runs south of Chelmsford past Widford. Ingatestone station gives train access to the riverside path.
There is 1 station within reach of the River Wid: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Wid runs about 14 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Wid 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 Wid, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingatestone | 3.8 mi and back | 9.5 mi | about 3 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.







