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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…

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  2. Tollesbury Village Lock-Up "The Cage"

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

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  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. 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
  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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    West Maldon Community Centre, Sunbury Way, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6YH

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    midessex@carersfirst.org.uk

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    High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4QE

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    01621 853470

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