Ready to take on a challenge and raise funds for Farleigh? Walk for Life is back!
Get together with family and friends, soak up the beauty of the Essex countryside, and raise funds for Farleigh Hospice. Every step helps us provide compassionate care for people affected by life-limiting illness and bereavement.
Choose your route:
- 12km from Paper Mill Lock – a relaxed countryside walk
- 24km from Heybridge Basin – for those who want a bigger challenge
Sign up today and enjoy a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit. You’ll receive a t-shirt and medal, plus the satisfaction of knowing you’ve made a real difference. Dogs are welcome too!
Please note: routes are not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.
Transport information
Please note this is not a circular walking route. We therefore offer a dedicated ‘park and ride’ service for a cost of £4 per person from Chelmsford (Teledyne E2V, CM1 2QU) to take you to your chosen start point.
We strongly recommend using this service. There is a car park at Heybridge Basin (charges apply) but limited parking at Paper Mill Lock. Please book early to avoid disappointment as coach spaces are limited. Further details are in the information pack.
Event details
The key information is below but please do read our information pack for everything you need to know.
Heybridge Basin start details: 24km starts from Heybridge Basin, Daisy Meadow car park (use what3words https://w3w.co/masks.gathers.water) Sign in from 8:15am, walk starts from 8:30am to 10:00am
Paper Mill Lock start details: 12km starts from Paper Mill Lock (use what3words https://w3w.co/polishing.cosmic.apples) Sign in from 9:15am, walk starts 9:30am to 11:30am
Suitable for: Walkers of all ages, dogs are also welcome. Not suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. Please see our events page for other accessible events.
Media: We will be recording video and taking photos at this event.
For more info: Call 01245 457411 or email [email protected]
Want to help?
If you prefer not to walk but would still like to be involved, we always need a team of volunteers to help us on the day with registration, route marshalling, medals and t-shirts. We’d love you to join us!