The beautifully unspoilt waterways of rural Essex
Boat Trips
Step on board one of our trip boats and enjoy a cruise along the glorious Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation in Essex with Chelmer Cruises. The Navigation offers nearly 14 miles of waterway to explore.
Contact Us
For trip boat and Navigation enquires contact our Paper Mill Office on 01245 226245
General Enquiries
essex@waterways.org.uk
General Manager
Anthony Comber
(based at Paper Mill Lock)
01245 226245
anthony.comber@waterways.org.uk
Heybridge Lockkeeper
Paul Hindley
(based at Heybridge)
07712 079764
paul.hindley@waterways.org.uk
Administration Assistant
Sarah Phillips
(based at Papermill Lock)
01245 226245
sarah.phillips@waterways.org.uk
Administration Assistant
Alice Cook
(based at Papermill Lock)
01245 226245
alice.cook@waterways.org.uk
Emergency contact number: 07966 375351
The safety of waterway users, staff, volunteers and every visitor to the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation is of the greatest concern to us. If you spot something that needs attention, then please let us know – get in touch using the contact details above.
Essex Waterway Photos
