Chelmsford
Walking Events Calendar near Chelmsford 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Chelmsford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 26 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
Self navigation walks 13, 7 or 4 ml from The Scout Hut, Hatfield Peverel; mainly off road on footpaths and tracks with short road sections and no markings or marshalls. Registration and toilets at the hut, drink station on the 13 ml; no dogs..
August 2026
Linear 32 km walk from Dorking to Chilworth over chalk ridges, steep sandy climbs and woodland tracks, with a mid hike lunch stop; train travel and packed lunch required.
10K two loop walk from The Chauncy School, mostly flat with a River Lea stretch and one stile, fully signed and marshalled with water at halfway and at start and finish.
Circular sea edge walk from St Davids Road, Allhallows on Sea, flat coastal marshland with estuary views; 13 km, 3.5 to 4.5 hours, parking available.
Guided 16km circular countryside hike starting at Westley Heights, Langdon Hills, across woodland, open countryside and rolling terrain, with free parking and full group support.
Timed but non competitive 15 km social hike, Over 18s only, starts and finishes at the Black Bull beer garden with registration in the beer garden and a mass start. The trail uses mixed surfaces through parkland and woodland, route narrative availa..
Walks of 10 km, 25 km or 42 km start from the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich and pass historic London sights. Routes offer full support, rest stops with snacks and drinks, and finish with a BBQ, medal and t shirt.
The event offers a 5K walk starting at Blackheath Gate in Greenwich Park along park paths, finishing on the hill with city views; no timing and trainers required.
Guided, challenging linear hike of 40km from Upminster Station to the Essex coast in Leigh on Sea across varied terrain with refill stops and return travel to be arranged.
September 2026
Walks of 5 km or 10 km start from Fyfield Village Hall on fully marshalled off road footpaths through Essex countryside, with marked route, free parking and participant parking a short walk away.
Walkers follow an approximately 4 miles downhill then flat route from just outside All Saints Church along gravel footpaths, lanes and the seawall; dogs on leads welcome.
5K walk around Fairlop Waters Country Park with start and finish near the Boathouse Café on park paths and a lakeside route, family friendly and dogs on leads welcome.
Walkers follow 10 km or accessible 5 km routes from Trinity Square Gardens outside Tower Hill, passing London landmarks at night with glowing lights and music. Routes are designed to be achievable, offer finish refreshments and carry a £5 reg..
October 2026
Walkers can choose 5k or 10k on a traffic free 400m athletics track at Wodson Park Sports Centre, Ware, with an aid station each lap plus onsite toilets and free parking.