Boating in Essex

Relaxed and varied cruising is the order of the day when boating in Essex. Drifting down tranquil rivers, through endless countryside and unspoilt villages, you would never believe the bright lights of the capital are just a brief drive away. With several waterways to explore, all vastly different in character, you can see how the mood takes you and choose between a willow-lined voyage back in time down the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation or a quicker cruise along the River Roach. Light rowing boats have the run of Constable’s river – the delightful River Stour – although boaters will need to carry their craft around a number of obstacles en-route.

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