Join us
Join us and together we can continue to campaign to protect and restore the waterways you love. Become a member for as little as £36 per year – or you can choose to give more.
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
General Enquiries
essex@waterways.org.uk
Waterway Manager
Steve Cottis
(based at Paper Mill Lock)
07966 375351 or 01245 226245
steve.cottis@waterways.org.uk
Heybridge Lockkeeper
Grant Everiss
(based at Heybridge)
07712 079764
grant.everiss@waterways.org.uk
Administration Assistant
Sarah Phillips
(based at Papermill Lock)
01245 226245
sarah.phillips@waterways.org.uk
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 – either contact us or complete the online form.
Essex Waterway Photos
