This access point on the River Chelmer is located at Paper Mill Bridge near Little Baddow, reached by taking the A414 east from Chelmsford bypass, turning left in Danbury and following the road through the village to the river (nearest postcode CM3 4BT).

Paddlers launch from the towpath at the bridge, where a car park is available free of charge except on Sundays. The Chelmer is a restored navigation that remains largely uncrowded.

From this put-in, paddlers can head upstream toward the A12 (approximately 4 miles return, passing four locks) or downstream to Ulting (approximately 4 miles return, one lock), with the option to continue further toward Maldon.

Navigation dues are payable to Essex Waterways, though collection can be inconsistent when the Paper Mill Bridge office is unstaffed.