Essex

A return to the sea after long Essex estuary walks. The comforting sound of waves, with pier rides, a sandy beach, a long promenade, and … wind farms. Colourful beach huts line the sea-front, including an acknowledgement to Banksy. Council

Public transport is a little tricky today, as I need to complete the 27 miles to Salcott before the last bus leaves for Colchester and the train home. I’m encouraged by the fine weather, donning shorts for the first time

From the mountains of the West Highland Way to the Essex estuaries, on a balmy spring day, perfect for meandering and exploring. I certainly intend to meander, after meeting up with the blogger Helpful Mammal, aka Julian, for a few

My first walk since recovering from Covid, albeit with only mild cold symptoms. The weather forecast is not great, but I need to test out my new Meindl Terlan boots on a long hike before risking them on the 96

The weather forecast is good, so I return to pretty Battlesbridge to continue my daily hikes round the Essex estuaries. There is a lovely antiques village, deserted at this early hour, which tempts me in to wander round. The path,

Sun is forecast, so it’s down with the gardening tools and on with the backpack. Leaving Rochford, along the grassy sea wall, there are birds everywhere, rising and falling, silhouetted against the sun reflecting off Paglesham Reach. I feel warm,

I have decided to intersperse my longer hikes with daily Essex walks, as I’m not sure I fancy continuous days of estuary and marsh walking. It means my coastal walk may finish somewhere up North; back to my roots. It’s

A sunny day forecast, amid a week of rain, is too good an opportunity to pass. The Thames Estuary Path runs from Tilbury Town to Leigh-on-Sea; 29 miles of “tidal creeks, salt marshes, and mudflats”. Who could resist? It will