Explore Chelmsford
If you’re bored of your usual cycle or walking routes, or want to get more active outside, but aren’t sure where to start, you can try our family friendly routes.
There are short, medium and long route options, so you can choose one to suit you.
The shorter routes are ideal for families with younger children and can easily be completed on a balance bike or scooter, or are perfect for little legs to wander. Once you have completed the shorter routes, you can build your way up to a longer one.
Each self-guided route takes you through some of Chelmsford’s prettiest scenery. They avoid large roads with safety in mind, so are perfect for building confidence. The maps also highlight interesting places to visit along the way, spots to take a pit stop, and the best backdrops for a family selfie. Some of them even have ping-pong tables en-route, so you can mix it up with a different form of exercise!
It’s important to be aware of your surroundings when cycling or walking, and it also helps to keep routes fresh and interesting. So, each map comes with a quiz to see if you paid attention along the way!
The ‘I Spy’ challenges on the second page of the map tests your observation skills. There’s a prize draw for you to enter if you answer all the questions correctly, so keep your eyes peeled…
You can view the terms and conditions for the prize draw.
Chelmer Village Cycling Map (Short Route)
Chelmer Village Cycling Map (Medium Route)
Great Baddow Cycling Map (Short Route)
Great Baddow Cycling Map (Medium Route)
Great Baddow Cycling Map (Long Route)
Hylands Cycling Routes
Melbourne Cycling Map (Short Route)
Melbourne Cycling Map (Medium Route)
Melbourne Cycling Map (Long Route)
South Woodham Ferrers Cycling Map (Short Route)
South Woodham Ferrers Cycling Map (Long Route)
Writtle Cycling Map (Short Route)
Writtle Cycling Map (Medium Route)
Writtle Cycling Map (Long Route)
Beaulieu Park Walking Route Map
Bell Meadow Walking Route Map
Concrete Canvas Walking Route Map
Galleywood Walking Route Map
South Woodham Ferrers Walking Route Map
Springfield Walking Route Map
Summer Solstice Stride Walking Route Map (5K)
Summer Solstice Stride Walking Route Map (10K)
Yuletide Stride Walking Route Map
