Over 55 housing in Burnham on Crouch explores the Essex Coast
If you have been searching for over 55 housing in Burnham on Crouch, then you likely already know and love the area and all its coastal charm.
At Burnham Waters, our new lifestyle community for the over 55s, we enjoy a superb location. As well as providing our residents with access to a host of amenities and leisure facilities on site, a home at Burnham Waters means you are within easy reach of all that this popular riverside town has to offer.
Burnham’s riverside location on the Essex coast is bursting with picturesque views, beautiful wildlife and coastal flora, plants and shrubberies, all of which can be seen along the Saltmarsh Coast. With miles of coastal and countryside footpaths, there is plenty to explore on the Saltmarsh Coast.
Walking routes
There are plenty of beautiful walks along the Saltmarsh Coast. You can easily take in the sites of the quaint coastal town and quay on a historic walk, or venture along the sea wall path next to the River Crouch, heading to Creeksea. If you’re feeling adventurous, you could catch the train to Althorne, or further along in North Fambridge and return to Burnham centre by foot along the sea wall.
For more walking routes along this part of the Essex coast, take a look at our recent blog.
Take on the Saltmarsh Trail!
If you are feeling ambitious, how about attempting The Saltmarsh Trail, which stretches for 75 miles! You don't have to tackle it all in one go. While it can be undertaken as a single challenge, it can also be broken into a series of smaller, interesting walks.
There are multiple villages and towns along the route, providing the perfect stop-off, and helping to break up the trail into shorter walks.
If you are planning on doing the trail over several days, or just dipping in and out, below you will find a very helpful summary from Visit Maldon District of some of the facilities you may want to stop off at, along the way. We share some of their highlights below:
Near Salcott – there are no facilities in Salcott itself, but you’ll find self-catering accommodation at Ship Ahoy Cottages, almost right on the sea wall near the Old Hall Marshes nature reserve, and luxury all-inclusive short breaks at Potters Resort Five Lakes nearby.
Tollesbury – you will find toilets in Woodrolfe Car Park and various cafes and pubs by the waterside. Tollesbury Marina has a campsite and Harbour View Bistro & Bar. A short walk into the village centre leads to more facilities, including shops and a pharmacy.
Goldhanger – if you head off the sea wall and into the village there are a couple of pubs, The Chequers Inn and The Cricketers, serving food and drink.
Osea area – as you pass the causeway to Osea Island (private) you will find two seawall cafes, Osea View Café Bar and the Beach House Bar. Camping and glamping is available at Osea Leisure Park and luxury accommodation at Osea Island Resort.
Heybridge Basin – there is a selection of pubs and cafes around the seawall.
Heybridge – the route passes briefly through the built-up area of Heybridge. Here you will find supermarkets with customer toilet facilities, fast food, cafes and restaurants. There are several options for accommodation here, including a Travelodge.
Maldon – the route heads towards Promenade Park, passing two riverside pubs, The Queen’s Head and Fish on the Quay. In the park itself there are toilets and cafes. Detour into the town centre and you will find several pharmacies, places to eat and drink, shops and hotels.
Mundon – a short walk from the sea wall, Mundon has a pub, the Mundon White Horse, and there are glamping pods at Southey Creek Glamping.
Maylandsea – there are pubs and cafes near the seawall and a few shops, including a pharmacy, slightly inland.
St Lawrence/Steeple Bay (around the halfway mark) – there’s a pub on the seawall, The Stone Inn, plus The Dairy Store convenience shop and St Lawrence Inn, slightly inland. Static caravan accommodation is available at Steeple Bay Holiday Park.
Bradwell Marina – there are public toilets and the Munchies cafe at Bradwell Marina and The Green Man pub at Bradwell Waterside.
Othona Community – accommodation and food may be available at the Othona Community (must be prebooked).
Burnham on Crouch – Burnham is the second largest town along the route. If you are not heading home to one of our new retirement bungalows at our over 55 housing development Burnham Waters, there are options for camping at Silver Road Caravan Park and Creeksea Place Caravan Park. The high street has a range of facilities on offer. You will find a wide range of food and drink options, shops including a supermarket and pharmacy and public toilets.
North Fambridge – The Ferry Boat Inn is a pub restaurant with rooms, plus there’s the River Breeze Café Bar in Fambridge Yacht Haven.
If the above all feels a bit daunting and you just want to dip your toe into the Saltmarsh Trail, Visit Maldon District have put together some short, circular walks that take in some of the flavour of the area in their Walk it Local collection of family friendly strolls: https://www.visitmaldondistrict.co.uk/things-to-do/walking/walk-it-local
Explore Burnham Waters: over 55 housing in Burnham on Crouch
The Saltmarsh Coast is the most idyllic location for anyone wishing to retire on the Essex coast. You’ll find Burnham Waters set within this beautiful coastal countryside.
Burnham Waters is a vibrant new luxury retirement village with over 55 housing in Burnham on Crouch, Essex.
It offers the perfect blend of luxurious bungalow living, combined with the comfort and serenity of a rural village community. With the added benefits of on-site amenities and facilities for residents, everything you need is easily accessible and readily available.
Choose from a selection of one, two and three-bedroom new build retirement bungalows at our luxury retirement village - with the first homes now ready to move into.
If you’re interested in hearing more about retirement villages by the coast, our friendly team are on hand to answer any questions on the details below:
- Email us at info@burnhamwaters.co.uk
- Call us on 01621 861559 to book a viewing
- Request a brochure here
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