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East Of England

River Chelmer Swimming Spot – Paper Mill Lock loop from Danbury

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

River Chelmer Swimming Spot – Paper Mill Lock loop from Danbury

Moderate

5.0

(4)

9

hikers

River Chelmer Swimming Spot – Paper Mill Lock loop from Danbury

04:32

17.0km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.05 km

Horses in Pasture

Highlight • Natural

2

3.90 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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4.58 km

Waterhall Meadow

Nature Reserve

4

6.52 km

River Chelmer Swimming Spot

Highlight • River

5

8.03 km

The Pauls Hill Tea Rooms at Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • River

Great place to stop for a snack.

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6

8.08 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

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7

8.50 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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8

10.9 km

Heather Hills Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

15.6 km

Danbury Camp

Archaeological Site

10

16.4 km

Woodland Fire Pit Seating Area

Highlight • Forest

B

17.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

1.23 km

1.20 km

1.09 km

452 m

372 m

106 m

Surfaces

9.50 km

3.42 km

1.27 km

1.16 km

1.04 km

587 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 26 June

29°C

20°C

52 %

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