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Best Essex walks for swimming dogs

For dogs who love the water - these walks offer safe spots to paddle, splash and swim. Always check conditions and seasonal restrictions before letting your dog in.

★ Dogs of Essex Pick Our top walk for swimming dogs
Dedham Vale
Riverside

Dedham Vale

Dedham Vale offers a beautiful mix of riverside paths, open countryside and dog-friendly trails. With plenty of space to explore and some of Essex's most celebrated views, it's a fantastic choice for a relaxing walk with your dog.

Reactive Dogs ★★★☆☆
Puppies ★★★☆☆
Senior Dogs ★★★★★
Pushchairs ★★☆☆☆
Swimming ★★★★★
Off Lead ★★★★☆
Shade ★★☆☆☆
Mud ★★☆☆☆
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West Mersea

West Mersea

1.5-3.5 miles • Mud: Low

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Chigborough Lakes Nature Reserve

Chigborough Lakes Nature Reserve

1.4 miles • 30 mins • Mud: High

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Epping Forest

Epping Forest

1-4.8 miles • 30 mins-2hrs 15 mins • Mud: High

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Heybridge Basin

Heybridge Basin

2.6-6.1 miles • 50 mins-2 hrs • Mud: Moderate

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Hatfield Forest

Hatfield Forest

1.8-5.1 miles • 50 mins-2hrs 25 mins • Mud: Moderate

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Hainault Forest Country Park

Hainault Forest Country Park

2.6 miles • 1hr 15 mins • Mud: Moderate

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Great Notley Country Park

Great Notley Country Park

2.3 miles • 50 mins • Mud: Low

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High Woods Country Park

High Woods Country Park

2.5-3.5 miles • 55 mins-1hr 15 mins • Mud: Moderate

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Danbury Country Park

Danbury Country Park

0.6-1.6 miles • 15 mins-40 mins • Mud: Medium (higher after rain on woodland trails)

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Hadleigh Country Park

Hadleigh Country Park

3.1-7.5 miles • 1hr 30 mins-3hrs 30 mins • Mud: Moderate

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Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve

Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve

1.5 miles • 30 mins • Mud: Moderate

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Wrabness Nature Reserve

Wrabness Nature Reserve

1.5 miles • 35 mins • Mud: Moderate

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Langdon Hills Country Park - One Tree Hill

Langdon Hills Country Park - One Tree Hill

1.6 miles • 35 mins • Mud: Moderate

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Thameside Nature Discovery Park

Thameside Nature Discovery Park

0.3-1.2 miles • 10 mins-30 mins • Mud: Low

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Maldon Promenade

Maldon Promenade

1.4-2.5 miles • 30 mins-55 mins • Mud: Low

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Langdon Nature Discovery Park

Langdon Nature Discovery Park

1.6 miles • 30 mins • Mud: Moderate

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Langdon Hills Country Park - Westley Heights

Langdon Hills Country Park - Westley Heights

1.5-2.8 miles • 1hr-2hrs • Mud: Moderate

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Thames Chase Forest Centre

Thames Chase Forest Centre

3.1 miles • 1hr 10 mins • Mud: Moderate

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Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves

Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves

2.4 miles • 55 mins • Mud: Moderate

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Danbury Common

Danbury Common

0.6-2.2 miles • 15 mins-55 mins • Mud: Moderate

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Crowsheath Wood Nature Reserve

Crowsheath Wood Nature Reserve

0.8-1.5 miles • 20-40 mins • Mud: Moderate

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Hylands Park

Hylands Park

0.75-4 miles • 30 mins-2hrs 30 mins • Mud: Low

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