Go Wild

When you think about ‘going wild’ in Essex, do you think of sea kayaking, nature watching, wild swimming, mountain biking and windsurfing..? No? Well think again because Essex has wild adventures … in spades!

Seal watching trips run from Harwich Harbour and Burnham on Crouch regularly throughout the season and our RSPB and Essex Wildlife Trust reserves rival any other county as migrating birds are naturally drawn to the food-rich mudflats and saltmarsh along the coast.

These dark mudflats soak up the Essex sunshine so the water is remarkably warm for wild swimming… even in the Autumn!

You can Go Wild with the family. Fossil hunting and beachcombing at Walton-on-the-Naze, where fossilised sharks’ teeth are in abundance, are just some of the exciting discoveries to be made.

With 350 miles of coastline, there are plenty of opportunities for water sports including sea kayaking, wind surfing, dinghy sailing, kite surfing, paddle boarding, jet-skiing and more.

Hadleigh Country Park is positively mountainous compared to other parts of our notoriously flat county so no surprise that the mountain biking is particularly good here..!

Wild Itineraries to inspire!

Inspiration

Wild Wallasea, Maldon and the Dengie Peninsula

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Waldegraves Holiday Park Fishing

Address

Waldegraves Holiday Park, Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8SE

Telephone
+44 (0)1206 382898

holidays@waldegraves.co.uk

Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea

For fishing holidays in Essex that will leave you hooked, choose Waldegraves Holiday Park! Whether you prefer sea fishing or coarse fishing, there’s something for every keen or novice angler at our site.
Chalkwell Beach

Address

Chalkwell Esplanade, Southend, Essex, SS0 8JJ

Telephone
01702 212534

Southend

Great for long refreshing walks, it offers a relaxing get away, with a number of cafes and kiosks selling all the usual seaside treats and supplies.
Shoebury Common

Address

Shoebury Common Road, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS3 9HG

Shoeburyness

Shoebury Common is a blue flag beach that has been recognised for its water quality, beach cleanliness, and safe pedestrian areas. There is also ramped disabled access to a wooden platform.
The common is home to Uncle Tom’s Cabin which offers a…
Shoebury East Beach

Address

George Street, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS3 9AD

Shoeburyness

East Beach is a long sandy beach that is crowned with a magnificent grassy hinterland making it a superb location to enjoy a picnic. It’s perfect site for a family get together, set away from the central seafront area. A very popular part of the…
Thorpe Bay Beach

Address

Thorpe Esplanade, Southend, Essex, SS1 3NS

Southend

With spectacular views of the Thames estuary, this beach is a great place for refreshing walks and for those looking for a relaxing break. Wander past the picture-postcard beach huts or grab a bite to eat at one of the cafes or restaurants nearby. …
Rochford circular walk

Address

Church Walk, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1NL

Rochford

An easy 8 mile circular walk across countryside and incorporating part of the sea wall, passing a convenient pub for refreshment and returning along the banks of the Roach. Devised in partnership with Essex and South Suffolk Rail Partnership this…
Brightlingsea Beach

Address

Promenade Way, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0HH

Telephone
(44) 01255 686969

seafronts@tendringdc.gov.uk

Colchester

Its sandy beach runs along Western Promenade next to Batemans Tower, a historic local landmark.
Albion Beach, Walton on the Naze

Address

Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8QQ

Telephone
01255 686969

seafronts@tendringdc.gov.uk

Walton-on-the-Naze

With one of the area’s best beaches and home of the UK’s second longest pier, Walton charms visitors of all ages. From beach activities to countryside walks, Walton has it all
The Naze Beach, Walton-on-the-Naze

Address

Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8HW

Telephone
01255 686969

seafronts@tendringdc.gov.uk

Walton-on-the-Naze

The Naze is located just north of Walton-on-the-Naze, in north east Essex. The beautiful Naze cliffs and national nature reserve provide the perfect opportunity for walking and bird watching. Gaze across Hamford Water and watch yachts enter and…
Dovercourt Bay

Address

Lower Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3SS

Telephone
01255 686969

seafronts@tendringdc.gov.uk

Harwich

Dovercourt is a peaceful family resort with gentle shelving sand and shingle beaches. A wide range of family activities are available along the promenade including an impressive range of sport and leisure facilities e.g. skate park, model yacht pond…
Frinton Beach

Address

The Esplanade, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO139DN

Telephone
01255 686969

seafronts@tendringdc.gov.uk

Frinton-on-Sea

Frinton-on-Sea is a quiet family beach destination. A gently shelving sandy beach noted for its cleanliness and gentility, the area places special emphasis on relaxed family fun at the seaside.
Waldegraves Holiday Park

Address

Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8SE

Telephone
+44 (0)1206 382898

holidays@waldegraves.co.uk

Price
Price £20.00 to £45.00 per pitch per night

West Mersea

Located on the beautiful Mersea Island, overlooking the Blackwater Estuary, with its own private beach. Grassland sheltered with trees and four fishing lakes, boating lake, crazy golf, undercover golf driving range, heated swimming pool, pitch and…

Price
Price £20.00 to £45.00 per pitch per night
Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping

Address

Blackwater Farm Office, Lee Wick Lane, St Osyth, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO16 8ES

Telephone
+44 (0)1255 823281

info@leewickfarm.co.uk

St Osyth, Clacton on Sea

Lee Wick Farm offers a selection of 20 glamping pods and cabins.
Lee Wick Farm Touring & Camping

Address

Blackwater Farm Office, Lee Wick Lane, St Osyth, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO16 8ES

Telephone
01255 823281

info@leewickfarm.co.uk

St Osyth, Clacton on Sea

Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping has three pitches for touring caravans or motorhomes, there is also the Secret Garden with three private tent pitches.
Hadleigh Country Park

Address

Chapel Lane Car Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2PP

Telephone
+44 (0)1702 551072

country.parks@essex.gov.uk

Hadleigh

Hadleigh Park offers something to everyone, it is both beautiful and diverse.
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.
Bradwell Shell Bank

Address

East End Road, Bradwell-on-Sea, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7PN

Telephone
01621 862960

admin@essexwt.org.uk

Southminster

Bradwell Cockle Spit on the Dengie Peninsular consists of some 30 acres of shell bank together with extensive saltmarsh. The spit has been built up by tidal currents and is mainly cockle and oyster shells.
Jaywick Martello Tower

Address

The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, Essex, CO15 2LF

Telephone
+44 (0)1255 822783

JaywickMartelloTower@essex.gov.uk

Jaywick

Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub for the local community and visitors. There are regular arts & heritage exhibitions, talks and events.
The Naze

Address

Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LJ

Telephone
01255 686633

clactontic@tendringdc.gov.uk

Essex

The Naze is located just north of Walton-on-the-Naze, in North East Essex. The beautiful Naze cliffs and national nature reserve provide the perfect opportunity for walking and bird watching.
Chigborough Lakes

Address

Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4RD

Telephone
01621 862960

admin@essexwt.org.uk

Maldon

An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a variety of habitats including Willow Carr, open water, small ponds and marshy areas, rough grassland, and willow and hawthorn scrub.