Essex Way: Great Waltham to Little Leighs circular walk

Off message but another fantastic country walk along the Essex Way (and back to starting point by alternative route). Got a little wet a couple of times but mostly bright sunshine, refreshing breeze and blue skies.

We hardly saw a soul during the 9 miles. Why do so many Londoners travel all over the UK to go walking when on their doorstep there is such unexplored beauty?

Check out route here https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/5358848/Great-Waltham-to-Little-Leighs  (you have to subscribe to OS but you can see the route)