This text is part of a series of books for the keen walker. Essex is quite a rural county, particularly in its northern area, with plenty of interesting walks. For instance, in Colchester it has one of England's oldest cities, as well as the coastal resorts of Clacton and Southend, and nearby countryside, for instance, Saffron Walden and Chipping Ongar. "100 walks in Essex" is part of a series that offers in each guide, 100 route descriptions of circular walks ranging from 3-12 miles. Each walk has a map, points of interest and places to eat and drink en route, plus suggestions for easy car parking.