Bradwell-on-Sea, Tillingham & Mayland Walking Map

The area around Bradwell-on-Sea, Tillingham, Mayland, Maylandsea, Steeple, Asheldham, Bradwell Waterside, and Ramsey Island offers peaceful, open walking through some of Essex’s most tranquil and unspoiled landscapes. Much of the walking here centres on the low-lying coastal and estuarine scenery of the Dengie Peninsula, where vast skies and saltmarshes create a sense of remoteness. The St Peter’s Way is a named long-distance footpath that crosses this area, linking Chipping Ongar with Bradwell-on-Sea and its historic St Peter-on-the-Wall chapel, one  of England’s oldest churches. Walkers can follow sea walls and ancient tracks alongside the Blackwater Estuary and River Crouch, enjoying views across creeks, mudflats, and marshes rich in birdlife.

The landscape is mostly flat and the quiet beauty of the coastline is its great appeal. Historic attractions include the chapel at Bradwell-on-Sea and the charming medieval churches scattered across the villages. The area’s old sea walls, pillboxes, and fishing heritage add interest to walks. Coastal features like Bradwell Waterside’s boatyards and the extensive tidal inlets of Maylandsea make this an ideal area for walkers seeking solitude and a connection with nature along Essex’s lesser-known shores.