The Canal. Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

A visual narrative of the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation, a canal that runs from Heybridge on the east coast of Essex to the heart of Chelmsford. Opened in 1797, it ceased commercial operations in 1972. Today, it's maintained my Essex Waterways as a delightful strip of wonderful countryside for all to enjoy.
#essex
#canal
#paddleboarding
Made with:
Drone: #dji
Camera: #sony
Camera: #nikon
Camera: #gopro
This film was made independently of commercial participation by any business or institution included and no association to them is implied.

[@MummaBear]

I grew up around there and spent many hours walking the canals ✌️

[@timothybrook7860]

Brilliant filming with great ariel footage. Well done.

[@essexclimateaction]

Great footage Steve!

[@robertmedzai8163]

great video with lots of nice scenary . nice one .

[@j4r4lly22]

Really enjoyed this as I've walked most of this over the years but didn't really know the section from the A12 going into Chelmo. Great observation and camera work.

[@delhowell4416]

Absolutely pukka brilliantly clever work, if you are thinking of canoeing the Chelmer river this gives you all you need , thanks for your time an£ effort

[@mertongreen804]

Loved that! Really nicely done.

[@tonysmallridge3284]

how much of the canal is fishable and who controls the fishing rights and are there any accessible day ticket stretches

[@EnviroComms]

Hi Tony. As far as I know, the whole canal is fishable, though Anglers tell me not all of it worth it. Not sure on the day tickets but The Maldon Angling Society are your go-to on this: www.maldonas.co.uk

[@travellingunderpants]

What a great video!! I had no idea just how beautiful this area is! Thank you for posting! ❤