Skip To Main Content

You are here: Things to Do > Tollesbury Wick Marshes Walk - Self-Guided Walk No. 4.2 / 4.3

Tollesbury marshes, Aerial Essex

Book Tickets Online

About

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

Open in Maps

View Map and What's Nearby

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

Type:Guided Walking

Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8QU

Downloads

SCWF_4.2_and_4.3_Tollesbury_Wick_Marshes_2062670986.pdf
1.9 Mb
SCWF_4.2_and_4.3_Tollesbury_Wick_Marshes_2062670986.pdf

Click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader

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. 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
  3. 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
  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
Previous Next
More

Number of results:

Number of results: 583

, currently showing 461 to 480.

  1. JB Beauty

    Address

    Unit E Wenlock Way, Maldon, CM9 5AD

    Telephone

    01621 855444

    info@jb-beauty.com

    Maldon

    JB Salon offers a wide range of beauty and aesthetic treatments for men and women, such as waxing (including intimate areas), facials, spray tans, brow treatments, eyelash tinting and extensions, manicures and pedicures, acrylic nails and nail art…

  2. Tesco Express

    Address

    150 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HQ

    Telephone

    0345 026 9105

    Burnham

    Need a quick bite for lunch or last-minute ingredients for dinner? Head to your local Tesco Express in Burnham-On-Crouch, where you'll find fresh and frozen food, drinks, household essentials and more. You'll also find an ATM and Costa Express.

  3. Crouch Ridge Vineyard

    Address

    Fambridge Road, Althorne, Essex, CM3 6BZ

    info@crouchridge.com

    Althorne

    Crouch Ridge Vineyard overlooks the River Crouch. We produce and sell award winning single variety still and sparkling wines from grapes grown at the vineyard. Come for the wine and stay for the view

  4. Boots Co plc

    Address

    54 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PN

    Telephone

    01621 853916

    Maldon

    Boots chemist shop and pharmacy has a wide range of medicines, vitamins and beauty needs. Prescriptions can be collected here, and flu jabs can be booked.

  5. Purleigh Playing Field

    Address

    Howe Green Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6QA

    Telephone

    01245 320426

    jane.m.potter@btinternet.com

    Purleigh

    A large, well equipped site in a lovely setting on the edge of the village. Car park, sports pavilion (available for private hire), cricket pitch, football pitch, two croquet lawns, enclosed children's play area and basketball hoop.

  6. Blue House Farm

    Address

    Blue House Farm Chase, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6GU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1621 862960

    admin@essexwt.org.uk

    North Fambridge

    Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund and many other donors.

  7. The Emporium

    Address

    85 - 87 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5EP

    Telephone

    01621 854225

    shop@theemporiumdirect.co.uk

    Maldon

    The Emporium has been trading in Maldon since 1974 and is a one-stop shop for all your household needs as well as offering an amazing selection of presents and gifts for all occasions. The shop includes wedding gifts and baby keepsakes, china, glass…

  8. Heybridge War Memorial & Cemetery

    Address

    Heybridge Cemetery, Goldhanger Road, Heybridge, CM9 4QR

    Heybridge

    Heybridge War Memorial is a Grade II Listed memorial made from creamy Portland limestone and stands just inside the gates to the cemetery. Approximately 3m high, it is in the form of a cross with a stone relief sword on the front and an octagonal…

  9. McColls and Post Office

    Address

    2 High Street, Tollesbury, CM9 8RG

    Telephone

    01621 868684

    Tollesbury

    Convenience store selling groceries, confectionery, cards, wines and spirits, newspapers and more. Includes the Post Office, National Lottery and Cashpoint.

  10. Discovery Seals

    Address

    Essex Marina, Wallsea Island, SS4 2HF

    Telephone

    07748 653900

    charterdiscovery@gmail.com

    Wallsea Island

    Discovery Charters offers fishing and seal watching wildlife trips which leave from Essex Marina on Wallasea Island, from Burnham-on-Crouch and from Fambridge Yacht Harbour.

  11. Farleigh Hospice charity shop

    Address

    28 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PJ

    Telephone

    01621 856830

    Maldon

    Farleigh Hospice has two charity stores in Maldon. The High Street shop specialises in high-quality clothing, collectibles, antiques, bric-a-brac, gifts, crafts materials and much more. Donations by appointment only. 

  12. Bei Capelli Hair Company

    Address

    113 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BS

    Telephone

    01621 852703

    Maldon

    Located in Maldon High Street, our salon is stylish and welcoming with an experienced team offering outstanding customer service.

  13. Burnham-on-Crouch parkrun

    Address

    Riverside Park, Riverside Park, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HS

    burnhamoncrouch@parkrun.com

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

  14. Ironworks Meadow

    Address

    Fullbridge, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4NX

    Telephone

    07591 023715

    cabreserve@outlook.com

    Heybridge

    Part of the site is accessible via a boardwalk from the footpath leading to the bridge over the canal at the far end of Tesco car park. Visitors should not leave this boardwalk as the site contains areas of deep water.

  15. Amy Keeper Jewellery Studio & Craft Gallery

    Address

    86 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HF

    Telephone

    07989 744869

    amykeeperjewellery@gmail.com

    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.

  16. St Lawrence Bay / Stone beach

    Address

    End of Main Road, St Lawrence, CM0 7NA

    St Lawrence

    St Lawrence Bay, also known as Stone, is undoubtedly the most beautiful beach in the Maldon District, and the broad sweep of shingle and sand is worth the effort to get to. If you travel by car you will need to park at Jubilee Field car park as you…

  17. Henry Eight Antiques & Curios

    Address

    Kings Head Centre, 38 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PN

    Telephone

    07888 654738

    khchenry8@gmail.com

    Maldon

    Henry Eight is a new antique shop in the Kings Head Centre, selling antiques, curios, retro items and gifts. As well as selling in the shop, they will also be selling on Facebook and eBay, as well as offering a video call service for anyone who…

  18. Yours In Sport

    Address

    39 High street, Maldon, CM9 5PF

    Telephone

    01621 853065

    Sales@sportgb.co.uk

    Maldon

    Yours in Sport in Maldon High Street offers a wide range of clothing, footwear and equipment for a variety of sports, as well as school uniform for local primary schools and school sportswear. You will find everything you need to support a healthy…

  19. Wicks Manor Pork

    Address

    Wicks Manor Farm, Witham Road, Tolleshunt Major, CM9 8JU

    Telephone

    01621 860629

    sales@wicksmanor.co.uk

    Tolleshunt Major

    Wicks Manor Pork rears pigs fed on its own wheat and barley to produce succulent pork, gammon, sausages, ham and more. Free local delivery twice a week.

  20. Thomas Plume’s Library

    Address

    Plume Building, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ

    Telephone

    01621 854850

    info@thomasplumeslibrary.co.uk

    Maldon

    Founded in 1704 this historic library still houses Thomas Plume’s books and his small collection of paintings.

Related

tollesbury cruising clubTollesbury Cruising Club, MaldonSituated in the heart of one of the friendliest marinas on the East Coast facilities at this club include a restaurant and bar, swimming pool and tennis courts.

The stone memorial is a simple white obelisk on the playing fieldsTollesbury Recreation Ground, MaldonThis is a large, open site with good views across the Blackwater Estuary towards St Lawrence. Car park, hall, cricket and football pitches, pavilion, unfenced play site, benches and monument.

tollesbury marina Tollesbury Marina, MaldonTollesbury Marina is set in the heart of the East Coast on the mouth of the River Blackwater, gateway to the rivers and creeks of Essex and Suffolk.

Outside of The Loft Tea by the Sea with blue bench seat and boats in the backgroundThe Loft - Tea by the Sea, MaldonThe Loft is a modern tearoom with a vintage feel, set in the beautiful working marina of the lovely coastal village of Tollesbury in Essex.

Tollesbury CafeTollesbury Café, MaldonThe Tollesbury Café is located on Woodrolfe Road, nearby the historic sail lofts. The café offers a range of food and drink, as well as a friendly service and warm welcome.

Tollesbury Wick Jan 2017 by Dave WattsTollesbury Wick Marshes, MaldonOne of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing marsh that is managed as a traditional coastal farm using the Trust's own rare breed livestock to encourage a superb variety of wildlife.

old hall marshes sunriseRSPB Old Hall Marshes Nature Reserve, MaldonAn opportunity to see an abundance of coastal wetland bird species in their natural environment.

Blue sign for Harbour View in front of the marinaThe Harbour View, MaldonThe Harbour View Bistro & Bar at Tollesbury Marina offers beautiful views and fresh home-cooked food, including seafood. Whether you fancy a hearty full English, a lunchtime sandwich or salad, traditional fish and chips or something from the sea such as a seafood platter, moules marinieres or…

Moorings at Tollesbury, Paula FreemanTollesbury & Old Hall Marshes - Self-Guided Walk No. 4.4 / 4.5, MaldonSALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 6.4 or 10.2 miles. A fascinating walk around Tollesbury and the surrounding marshes. This walk has plenty of stunning views, historic sites and bird-watching opportunities! Tollesbury nowadays is a renowned sailing venue so keep an eye out for passing vessels.

Outside of the King's Head pub in Tollesbury with black beams and dormer windowsThe Kings Head, Tollesbury, Maldon

© Maldon District Council 2024. All Rights Reserved