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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.

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Routes

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

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

Type:Guided Walking

Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8QU

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What's Nearby

  1. WhimbrelArt gallery

    WhimbrelArt in Tollesbury is a gallery specialising in the work of local artists and…

    0.05 miles away
  2. St Mary the Virgin church Tollesbury

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

    0.05 miles away
  3. Tollesbury War Memorials & Commonwealth War Graves

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

    0.05 miles away
  1. Tollesbury Village Lock-Up "The Cage"

    Tollesbury's little prison was opened in 1700 and was in operation for around a century…

    0.05 miles away
  2. Tollesbury Congregational Church

    Tollesbury Congregational Church has served the village since 1803.

    0.08 miles away
  3. Tollesbury Recreation Ground

    This is a large, open site with good views across the Blackwater Estuary towards St…

    0.12 miles away
  4. Tollesbury Wick Marshes

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

    0.62 miles away
  5. Trinity Lightvessel

    Walkers along the sea wall at Tollesbury will be fascinated by the large red ship moored…

    0.92 miles away
  6. RSPB Old Hall Marshes Nature Reserve

    An opportunity to see an abundance of coastal wetland bird species in their natural…

    0.94 miles away
  7. Tolleshunt D'Arcy Recreation Field

    This is a large open site on the edge of the village with views to the south towards the…

    1.78 miles away
  8. D'Arcy House, home of Margery Allingham

    A blue plaque marks D'Arcy House as the home of famous novelist Margery Allingham who…

    1.87 miles away
  9. Tolleshunt D'Arcy Maypole

    In the middle of the road junction in Tolleshunt D'Arcy stands the village maypole, one…

    1.88 miles away
  10. St Nicholas's, Tolleshunt D'Arcy

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

    1.9 miles away
  11. St Lawrence Bay / Stone beach

    St Lawrence Bay, also known as Stone, is undoubtedly the most beautiful beach in the…

    2.68 miles away
  12. All Saints' Church, Tolleshunt Knights

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

    2.79 miles away
  13. Bradwell Marina

    Bradwell Marina, on the Blackwater Estuary is ideally situated for exploring the river,…

    2.86 miles away
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    Telephone

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    info@saltmarshgym.co.uk

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    Our modern fully air conditioned gym and spa has beautiful views of the field and river and offers members on-site parking, free wi-fi, toilets, showers, changing rooms and lockable storage.

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    01621 816464

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    Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ

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    Chic, 98 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5ET

    Telephone

    01621 856301

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  6. The Maeldune Heritage Centre

    Address

    St Peter’s Tower, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ

    Telephone

    01621 851628

    info@maelduneheritagecentre.co.uk

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    West Station Yard, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6TW

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    01621 843713

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  9. Fellowship Afloat (FACT)

    Address

    Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust, The Sail Lofts, Woodrolfe Road, Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8SE

    Telephone

    01621868113

    info@fact.org.uk

    Woodrolfe Road, Tollesbury

    Fellowship Afloat's centre is a unique place for adventure, relaxation and exploring the environment.
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    Telephone

    07704 607 964

    info@eastofenglandpaddlesports.co.uk

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    The Yacht harbour, Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8SE

    Telephone

    01621 869202

    hm@tollesburymarina.com

    Tollesbury

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    Address

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    Telephone

    01621 854477

    contact@maldon.gov.uk

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    fambridgelake@gmail.com

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    01621 776684

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    The Street, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4NB

    Telephone

    01621 857004

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    Address

    48 The Street, Heybridge, CM9 4NB

    Heybridge

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    Great Braxted Farm Shop, Maldon Road junction with Braxted Park Road, Great Braxted, CO5 0QA

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    Great Braxted

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    01621 853151

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    Maldon

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