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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Belfairs Woodland Nature Discovery Park

Address

Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 4LR

Telephone
+44 (0)1702 477467

belfairs@essexwt.org.uk

Leigh-On-Sea

Belfairs Woodland Centre introduces visitors to the 1160-acre Living Landscape, a third of which is woodland, including a number of outstanding sites valuable for nature conservation.
Bobbit's Hole Nature Reserve

Address

Main Rd, Dovercourt, Essex, CO12 3HJ

Telephone
01255 553610

info@harwich-society.co.uk

Dovercourt

A quiet haven hidden in the middle of the town this small nature reserve is approx. 2 acres with a small pond. Used by local groups, schools etc for educational purposes. Also by general public to view flora & fauna
Tollesbury Wick Marshes

Address

Off Mell Road, Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8SE

Telephone
01621 862960

admin@essexwt.org.uk

Maldon

One 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.
The Naze Nature Discovery Centre

Address

Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LE

Telephone
+44 (0)1255 679379

naze@essexwt.org.uk

Walton-on-the-Naze

The Centre is open all year round and houses an education room as well as a café and gift shop. There are a number of displays including fossil and geology displays and information regarding bird migration and sightings.
Wivenhoe Trail from Wivenhoe Station to Colchester

Address

Station Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DJ

Colchester
Wrabness Circular walk

Address

Station Road, Wrabness, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2TJ

Manningtree

Accessible by rail this 2 mile walk gives the opportunity to view Grayson Perry's "A House for Essex", dramatic views of the Stour estuary, woodlands, and wildlife.
Hanningfield Nature Discovery Park

Address

Hawkswood Road, Downham, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1WT

Telephone
+44 (0)1268 711001

hanningfield@essexwt.org.uk

Billericay

Set in beautiful woodland with views over the reservoir Hanningfield is the perfect place to walk, explore and play.
Oyster Beds and Salt Marshes; Magical Mersea

Address

Cudmore Grove Country Park, Bromans Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8UE

tourism@essex.gov.uk

East Mersea, Colchester

A scenic walk around Mersea Island’s wild and rural coast. Seabirds, historic churches, oyster beds, and great food and drink. This route is uneven in places. The walk around the west side of the island has some paved sections for easy access and…
Westcliff Beach

Address

Western Esplanade, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend, Essex, SS0 7RR

Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend

Westcliff Beach (at low water and with suitable footwear) offers lovely walks and is superbly positioned for the world-famous Rossi ice cream emporium. You will also find the famous Archway Cafes, where you can grab a delicious snack or meal – al…
Bell Wharf Beach

Address

High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2ER

Leigh-on-Sea

Nestled in Leigh-on-Sea`s Old Town, its a beautiful spot to watch the fishing boats coming out of the marina.
Harwich Beach

Address

Wellington Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3DL

Telephone
01255 686969

seafronts@tendringdc.gov.uk

Harwich

Harwich Beach is a rare example of an emerging dune system in Essex, where the coast is predominately saltmarsh.
Maldon Wick Meadow

Address

Limebrook Way, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6YR

Telephone
01621 862960

admin@essexwt.org.uk

Maldon

This 15 acre reserve consists of 1.5 miles of the former Maldon-Woodham Ferrers railway line, most of it on embankment. The northern 250m of the embankment has been isolated by the Maldon southern link road.