Shalford Walks

0.6 miles (1 km)

This pretty village is located just north of Braintree in Essex.
It's a nice place for a stroll with thatched dwellings, picturesque lakes, a 14th century pub and some nice countryside trails around Shalford Park.
The area has artistic connections to War Artist Eric Ravilious whose work was inspired by the surrounding countryside. You can see the Ravilious Bridge over the River Pant just to the south east of the settlement. The local church has a war memorial dedicated to him and there is also a farmhouse he rented shortly before his untimely death in 1942 . See the video below for more details.
To continue your walking in the area head to nearby Finchingfield. The picture postcard settlement includes a duck pond, a village green, an eighteenth-century windmill and a number of Georgian and medieval cottages.

Postcode

CM7 5HH - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Shalford Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Shalford Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

Shalford OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Shalford Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Shalford

Finchingfield - A nice circular walk from the Essex village of Finchingfield, visiting Great Bardfield, the River Pant and the Finchingfield Brook
Braintree - The Essex town of Braintree has some nice walking trails along the�River Brain�and River Blackwater which run through the town
Great Notley Country Park - A short walk or cycle around the 100 acre Great Notley Country Park in Braintree, Essex.
John Ray Walk - Travel along the John Ray Walk from Braintree to Witham on this lovely walk through Essex
Halstead - This Essex based town has some nice trails through the Colne Valley and some attractive local woods to visit.
Coggeshall - This attractive small town is located near Colchester in Essex
Great Dunmow - This Essex based market town has some interesting old buildings and nice country trails to follow through the area.
Broaks Wood - This walk explores Broak's Wood near Halstead in Essex
Gosfield Lake - This walk visits the village of Gosfield in the�Braintree�district of�Essex near Halstead
Colchester - A circular riverside walk around the centre of Colchester, visiting Colchester Castle and the River Colne
Chalkney Woods - This area of ancient woodland near Chappel is a lovely place for a peaceful stroll
High Woods Country Park - This country park in Colchester includes woodland, open spaces, ponds, a lake and wildflower meadows
Ardleigh Reservoir - This pretty reservoir near Colchester has a nice country lane running along its northern side
Castle Hedingham - This walk explores the Essex based village of Castle Hedingham and its historic castle grounds.

Pubs/Cafes

Head to the George Inn for some refreshments after your walk. The 14th century pub has a nice patio area and roaring log fires indoors. You can find them at postcode CM7 5HH for your sat navs. They have a car parking area and are also dog friendly.