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BUY YOUR SPACES HEREPlease, note that tickets must be purchased in advance via the link below. Only buying a ticket on the below website will get you a space on the hike!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beginners-hike-14km-fishing-towns-nature-reserves-of-the-thames-estuary-tickets-1999492613231
This is one of our later start hikes - ideal if you're going out Friday night or have to make a journey into London
Join us along arguably Essex’s most captivating hiking trail, combining natural beauty, history, and panoramic views of the Thames Estuary. This hike takes us through the heart of Hadleigh Country Park, past the atmospheric ruins of Hadleigh Castle, and onto the birdlife-rich Two Tree island. From historic landmarks to thriving wildlife and charming coastal vistas, this hike is an ideal escape for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and coastal explorers alike.
Along the way, we’ll marvel at sweeping views over the estuary and immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of Essex’s coastal heritage. Culminating in Leigh-on-Sea, a charming fishing town with a rich history and vibrant present, this hike is a perfect blend of serene landscapes and cultural highlights.
🌟 Highlights
• Hadleigh Country Park - one of the largest in Essex
• Hadleigh Castle - enchanting 13th-century ruins
• Estuary island of Two Tree Island Nature Reserve - a sanctuary for birdlife and marine species
• Leigh-on-Sea - often ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK, a historic fishing town famous for its freshly caught cockles - a local delicacy
• Sweeping views of the River Thames estuary throughout the trail
• Spot iconic bird species like herons, kestrels and peregrines, for all full list of birds you can see and seasons - LINK
• Remnants of local fishing traditions at the "Graveyard of Lost Species"
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London Liverpool Street, Liverpool St, London,London, United Kingdom
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