Tollesbury marshes, Aerial Essex

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Tollesbury Wick Marshes is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI); this guide offers a short and long walk around the spectacular reserve, which is today managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. Both routes make for superb walks as they provide plenty of interest; there are good views of the Blackwater Estuary and Mersea Island, as well as excellent opportunities for bird-watching. Tollesbury is now renowned as a yachting centre; once upon a time the marshes were the haunt of smugglers.

Facilities

Routes

  • Circular Route
  • Coastal
  • Countryside
  • Length of route (miles) - 5.8 or 9
  • Moderate Route
  • Typical duration of route - 2hr 45mins or 4hr 30mins

Map & Directions

Tollesbury Wick Marshes Walk - Self-Guided Walk No. 4.2 / 4.3

Type:Guided Walking

Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8QU

What's Nearby

  1. Tollesbury War Memorial stands in the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin, a beautiful Grade…

    0.05 miles away
  2. St Mary the Virgin is a beautiful Grade II* Listed church in the village of Tollesbury.…

    0.05 miles away
  3. Tollesbury's little prison was opened in 1700 and was in operation for around a century…

    0.05 miles away
  1. WhimbrelArt in Tollesbury is a gallery specialising in the work of local artists and…

    0.05 miles away
  2. Tollesbury Congregational Church has served the village since 1803.

    0.08 miles away
  3. This is a large, open site with good views across the Blackwater Estuary towards St…

    0.12 miles away
  4. One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing…

    0.62 miles away
  5. Walkers along the sea wall at Tollesbury will be fascinated by the large red ship moored…

    0.92 miles away
  6. An opportunity to see an abundance of coastal wetland bird species in their natural…

    0.94 miles away
  7. This is a large open site on the edge of the village with views to the south towards the…

    1.78 miles away
  8. A blue plaque marks D'Arcy House as the home of famous novelist Margery Allingham who…

    1.87 miles away
  9. In the middle of the road junction in Tolleshunt D'Arcy stands the village maypole, one…

    1.88 miles away
  10. St Nicholas Church is Grade I listed. Its churchyard extension, a little way up the road,…

    1.9 miles away
  11. St Lawrence Bay, also known as Stone, is undoubtedly the most beautiful beach in the…

    2.68 miles away
  12. This 12th century Grade II* Listed church is now owned by the nearby Orthodox Monastery…

    2.79 miles away
  13. Bradwell Marina, on the Blackwater Estuary is ideally situated for exploring the river,…

    2.86 miles away
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  1. Address

    Various locations:, Burnham Yacht Harbour in Foundry Lane, Belvedere Road and Coronation Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8BL

    Belvedere Road and Coronation Road, Burnham-on-Crouch

    If you walk around Burnham-on-Crouch look out for the three large buoys that now decorate the street scene. These historic buoys were once out in the water of the Crouch estuary, helping to guide ships safetly home, but when they were replaced at…

  2. Address

    Goldsands Road, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7JW

    Telephone

    01621 772044

    Southminster

    Brewery offering guided tours and Taproom and Kitchen serving our ales, ciders and lager with a full snack and main meals menu.

  3. Address

    103 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HQ

    Telephone

    0345 603 7628

    Burnham

    Tuesdays. Baby & Toddler Rhymetime is designed for the under fives. Free your child’s imagination with songs and stories, give their early communication skills a boost and have fun together! No need to book, just come along and join in.

  4. Address

    Lauriston Farm Chase, Goldhanger, Goldhanger, CM9 8AH

    Telephone

    01621 788348

    Goldhanger

    Situated right on the Blackwater Estuary, just outside Goldhanger, Lauriston Farm is a certified biodynamic farm, using a gentle and chemical-free way of farming to grow seasonal vegetables, available through a doorstep-delivery vegetable bag scheme…

  5. Address

    2 Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4RE

    Telephone

    07702244440

    Heybridge

    Pottery Painting Studio available for single family bookings only. Please text 07702244440 if you would like to book.

  6. Address

    Mountains Road, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8BY

    Telephone

    01621 891215

    Maldon

    Mixed working farm that grows soft fruits and cereals and keeps livestock, including Christmas turkeys, with traditional "pick your own" available from around mid-June to mid-July, depending on the weather. Strawberries and raspberries are available…

  7. Address

    52 Prince of Wales Road, Great Totham, Essex, CM9 8PX

    Telephone

    01621 893085

    Great Totham

    Totham Barn Chapel Evangelical Free Church is a grade II listed building. It has a small but active fellowship and regular meetings.

  8. Address

    Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, CM9 5JQ

    Maldon

    The World War Two Avenue of Remembrance at Promenade Park, beginning close to the boating lake, consists of 86 Horse Chestnut trees that were planted in 1987 to commemorate local people who died serving their country during World War Two.

  9. Address

    Friends Meeting House (Quaker Church), Butt Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HD

    Telephone

    01621 854056

    Maldon

    Maldon’s Quaker Meeting House was built in 1821. It comprises two separate rooms; originally one for women and one for men, but now everyone worships together. The Georgian benches and tiered elders’ benches remain.

  10. Address

    The Square, Tillingham, Essex, CM07SU

    Telephone

    01621 779620

    Tillingham

    This Grade II listed parish church has a beautiful setting in the village square in Tillingham, surrounded by white weatherboarded cottages. It is also home to the village's war memorials.

  11. Address

    Stansgate Abbey Farm, Stansgate, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7NU

    Telephone

    01621 772164

    Southminster

    Marconi Sailing Club

  12. Address

    Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, CM9 5JQ

    Maldon

    Maldon Mosaic, which can be found close the sandy play area at the western end of the lake, was designed by Susan Mason and created with her friends at the Limebrook University of the Third Age to celebrate Maldon and the significant events of 2012,…

  13. Address

    Stow Maries, Essex, CM3 6SA

    Stow Maries

    This walk features attractive countryside, a disused railway and three superb examples of village pubs on the Dengie Peninsula. All three offer excellent ranges of local beers and food to tempt you, before or after your walk.

  14. Address

    Gardeners Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, CM9 8BQ

    Telephone

    07375 666792

    Goldhanger

    Would you like to go for a swim with your dog? Well at Canine Dip and Dive you can enjoy all the fun of an open-air swimming pool while helping your furry friend to have fun and learn to love the water.

  15. Address

    All Saints Church, Church Hill, Purleigh, CM3 6QJ

    Purleigh

    The war memorial at Purleigh stands in the graveyard extension opposite the Grade I Listed All Saints Church and takes the form of a 10ft granite obelisk on a three-stepped base, built by Wray & Fuller of Chelmsford. It commemorates the lives of 25…

  16. Address

    Seaview Parade, End of North Drive, Maylandsea, Essex, CM3 6EL

    Telephone

    01621 740300

    Maylandsea

    Situated on Lawling Creek off the Blackwater Estuary the HBSC caters for dinghy and cruiser owners, racers and pleasure sailors, beginners and experts.

  17. Address

    Church Street, Goldhanger, Essex, CM9 8AS

    Goldhanger

    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 8.3 miles. This long, circular walk combines farmland and seawall around the charming and historic village of Goldhanger, with its cottages, pubs and 11th century church.

  18. Address

    Southminster Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8QG

    Telephone

    01621 784898

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Extensive working railway museum including locomotives, carriages, wagons, historic buildings, memorabilia and a major collection of signalling equipment. Much of the collection is under cover. Train rides are available every open day.

  19. Address

    West Quay, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AS

    Telephone

    01621 782624

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Our club offers a friendly atmosphere, a varied social programme and good facilities. We provide excellent training for our strong junior section. There is competitive Wednesday evening racing for cruisers, day boats and dinghies.

  20. Address

    86 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HF

    Telephone

    07989 744869

    Burnham

    Contemporary jewellery and craft gallery, showing the work of designer/makers from across the UK, in Burnham-on-Crouch. 

    Ceramics, jewellery, art prints, watercolour paintings and more. Bespoke jewellery and jewellery making classes available.

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