This exciting tour is very special!
The tour runs from April to September. Northey Island is closed to visitors during the Winter months!
This is a fantastic ESSEX COASTAL ISLAND guided walking history tour!
You must be walking fit to enjoy this tour.
Walking is moderate of 6 miles duration!
The tour starts in Maldon, we journey on foot to the fantastic ancient Roman causeway, bestrewn by small crabs and seaweed and wild samphire, we safely cross over at low tide to enjoy a fantastic circular walk of Northey Island!
Set in truly wild and remote countryside, this super historical tour touches upon very exciting ancient Essex history, based on The Battle of Maldon in 991AD, over a thousand years ago!
I offer a dazzling glimpse into the amazingly complex and colourful worlds of both the Anglo Saxons and the Vikings in the 10th Century!
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR
Visit Northey Island on foot, one of Essex 6 Tidal Islands, this is very special!
A unique experience, and one of the best walks I have personally taken in all of Essex! Set in truly wild and remote countryside’ in’ The Blackwater Estuary! With fabulous panoramic views of Maldon set on the Blackwater Estuary!
visit what many historians think is THE ACTUAL BATTLEFIELD SITE OF THE BATTLE OF MALDON, in 991AD, over a thousand years ago In this ancient and mysterious atmospheric land!
Cross the ANCIENT ROMAN CAUSEWAY FROM MALDON TO NORTHEY ISLAND covered in parts by seaweed and small crabs at low tide in The Blackwater Estuary!
VIST NORTHEY ISLAND Thought to have been used as A BASE BY THE VIKINGS over a thousand years ago, before they attempted to loot and plunder Maldon!
See one of England’s Last Strongholds for the Raven, The Viking God Odin, would have approved he had Raven Messengers!
The legendary Vikings, Svein Forkbeard King of the Danes, or Olaf a great Swedish War Lord may have lead the attack on Maldon here.
WALK THROUGH THE WILD AND BEAUTIFUL SEASALT COASTAL PATHWAY deemed to be an Area of Outstanding and special Scientific Interest
See the great and moving iconic STATUTE OF LORD BYRTHNOTH
Receive a beautiful Gift, THE BATTLE OF MALDON POEM to take home and savour, and and read at your leisureQ
Enjoy DELICIOUS COFFEE and The most fantastic array of CAKES, as Jane personally escorts you to A OPEN AIR CAFE WITH SEATING, with the Best Views of Maldon and The Blackwater Estuary, Here you can relax and enjoy the refreshments after an amazing adventure!
Jane’s Recommendation Try THE LEGENDARY SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE BROWNIE, could this be Maldon’s Best Kept Secret
THE TIDE TIMES FROM MALDON TO NORTHEY ISLAND
I check the tide times very carefully, prior to any tour going ahead, and so the safety of my guests is always very important!
The tour is dependent upon low tide times! So I will give you the tour timings a week in advance of the tour! The Tour aims to cross the causeway in the morning!
This tour is very special History celebrating great ancient Essex History, it will give a fantastic insight into The Battle of Maldon, and the amazing worlds of both The Anglo Saxons and Vikings.
THE WALK AND YOUR WALKING FITNESS!
This is a full Morning walking tour.
You must be walking fit to enjoy this tour!
This is a walking tour of moderate walking level, of 6 miles.
THIS TOUR IS NOT SUITABLE FOR THOSE WITH
Health issues
The elderly
Those who are pregnant
People using walking sticks, zimmer frames or wheelchairs
Sorry!
No Dogs
No Children
TOUR TIMINGS
NUMBERS OF GUESTS REQUIRED FOR THIS TOUR TO GO AHEAD
4 guests to 20 guests.
VOUCHERS FOR TWO £80
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Once you have purchased or been gifted a voucher, please email me on jane@essex-tours.com, and I will be happy to make the booking for you. Thank you.
NOTE: Once guests have purchased a voucher they should email me on jane@essex-tours.com and I will make the booking
NOTE: Once guests have purchased a voucher they should email me on jane@essex-tours.com and I will make the booking
Perfect for: Private Parties/ Corporate Events/Hen Nights/Parties/ Birthdays/Anniversaries
If you wish my tour to be solely for your group you can make a private group booking by contacting the Tour Guide, Jane, using the contact form here
Groups of 6 guests £300
Groups of 10 Guests £500
