Tollesbury Wick

Essex > United Kingdom

This is an area of coastal marsh protected by a seawall, with pools and a hide. It's a nature reserve managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust.

Added* by Axel Kirby
Most recent update 27 July 2020

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Description

Using the seawall, one can walk from Tollesbury Marina with the marsh on one side and the tidal Woodrolfe Creek on the other. It's an example of Essex coastal marshes, a bleakly beautiful border area between land and sea. There are flocks of winter Brent Goose and Avocet , as well as other waterfowl and waders.

Details

Access

If travelling by car, parking is available off Woodrolfe Road, about 10 minutes walk from the Wick; a fee may be due, depending upon duration and time of parking. There may be limited on street parking, but there are restrictions.

Bus 91 from Kelvedon, near the railway station, and bus 95 from Maldon, run to Tollesbury, from thence a half hour walk to the Wick. Neither service is frequent.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Mud flats , River , Sea

Conditions

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

The circular walk route is over 9 kilometres. There no refreshments or toilets at the Wick, these are available in Tollesbury and at the car park. Take water, particularly in the summer. The seawall is exposed, with no shelter from the wind - dress appropriately. The path may be muddy.