Waterside Adventures

Walks, Collections

Celebrate World Wetlands Day during the month of February on a walk to a wetland or waterside habitat. Great for half term frolics.

  • Preview of Solway Wetlands & Campfield Marsh

    Solway Wetlands & Campfield Marsh

    Bowness-on-Solway, Cumbria

    • 2hr 30m / 4km

    An stunning stroll around Solway Wetlands centre and Campfield Marsh. Enjoy incredible views, awe-inspiring nature. Fun for all.

  • Preview of Spectacular Skomer Puffin Trail

    Spectacular Skomer Puffin Trail

    Skomer Island

    • 4hr 45m / 6.3km

    A wildlife haven. Just do it. Preview the walk in advance for more information regarding booking times and more.

  • Preview of Kersal Wetlands

    Kersal Wetlands

    Littleton Road, Salford

    • 1 hour / 2.7km

    A level stroll through the new Kersal Wetlands, a haven for wildlife in Salford. Mixed surfaces.

  • Preview of RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

    RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

    Arne, Dorset

    • 2hr 25m / 3.2km

    A jaunt around one of the RSPB’s flagship nature reserves in Arne, Dorset. Lovely cafe on site. Great for kids and adults alike. Enjoy!

  • Preview of Walk Oulton Broad & Carlton Marshes

    Walk Oulton Broad & Carlton Marshes

    Oulton Broad, Suffolk

    • 2hr 5m / 4.4km

    A simply gorgeous circular walk around the Broads and Carlton Marshes. Refreshments en route, waterside & farmland views. Starts at station.

  • Preview of Wallasea Island RSPB Reserve

    Wallasea Island RSPB Reserve

    Canewdon, Essex

    • 2 hours / 5.3km

    A trail around RSPB Wallasea Island, viewing birds and learning about the history of HMS Beagle.

  • Preview of Birds, Boats and Countryside

    Birds, Boats and Countryside

    Newington, Kent

    • 3 hours / 9km

    Scenic views, marsh and estuary bird life, wharfs and barges, woodland glades, ancient churches and country pubs. This walk has it all!

  • Preview of RSPB Rainham Marshes

    RSPB Rainham Marshes

    Purfleet, Thurrock

    • 1hr 15m / 2.2km

    Enjoy bird spotting and lovely views across the Thames at this surprisingly serene reserve in the midst of industry

  • Preview of Carlton Marshes Step-free Wander

    Carlton Marshes Step-free Wander

    Oulton Broad, Suffolk

    • 30 minutes / 1.3km

    An accessible circular walk around Carlton Marshes. Excellent playground for children, visitor centre, toilets and more.

  • Preview of RSPB Rye Meads (Temporarily Closed)

    RSPB Rye Meads (Temporarily Closed)

    Rye House, Hertfordshire

    • 2hr 20m / 5km

    Bird galore at the reserve less than 30 mins away from London, with amazing views of the River Lea and a 🚂 station at each end

  • Preview of Exminster Marshes Loop

    Exminster Marshes Loop

    Exminster, Devon

    • 1hr 30m / 4.5km

    A walk around Exminster Marshes. A great jaunt for dog walkers and bird spotters. Some stiles en-route.

  • Preview of Starlings you darlings

    Starlings you darlings

    Ashcott, Somerset

    • 20 minutes / 0.6km

    Autumn dusk walk to search for starling murmurations. Spoiler - we found them! Linear walk but plenty of circular options if you’re early.

  • Preview of Mosey on the Marsh

    Mosey on the Marsh

    Waltham Forest, London

    • 1hr 45m / 5.6km

    Enjoy this green space connector across the River Lea’s marshes. Soak up the nature, street art & explore detour options. Steps en route.

  • Preview of Amwell Nature Reserve

    Amwell Nature Reserve

    Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire

    • 1hr 20m / 2km

    Walk from Stanstead Abbotts along the towpath to the nature reserve, for bird spotting and tranquility 🦆

  • Preview of Beccles Marsh Short Walk

    Beccles Marsh Short Walk

    Beccles, Suffolk

    • 35 minutes / 1.8km

    A short, circular (sometimes muddy) walk around Beccles Marsh. Enjoy the waterside views along the way.

  • Preview of Blustery bite-sized Bosham

    Blustery bite-sized Bosham

    Bosham, West Sussex

    • 30 minutes / 0.6km

    A speedy walk around the beautiful village on a windy December day, with a fab pub stop to warm you up

  • Preview of Exploring Hadleigh (Full Trail)

    Exploring Hadleigh (Full Trail)

    South Benfleet, Essex

    • 6 hours / 16.1km

    Full loop - Adventure through local historical sites, salt marsh wildlife sanctuaries, and scenic country parks in Essex 🤩

  • Preview of Rockland St Mary Broad

    Rockland St Mary Broad

    Rockland Saint Mary, Norfolk

    • 2hr 5m / 8.9km

    A mid length walk around Rockland Saint Mary, Broads, Rivers and Rolling Fields.

  • Preview of Thames Path South Bank Section 1c

    Thames Path South Bank Section 1c

    Richmond upon Thames, London

    • 2hr 30m / 7km

    Enjoy riverside pubs and peaceful seclusion through a nature reserve on this section of the Thames Path from Mortlake to Putney.

  • Preview of The Marsh, Sound Ears & Beach Tour

    The Marsh, Sound Ears & Beach Tour

    Greatstone, Kent

    • 1hr 55m / 4.6km

    A shingle walk of stages from marshland to shingle paths, to some beautifully eerie sound ears and back along the sandy Greatstone beach.

  • Preview of A jaunt around Cley Nature Reserve

    A jaunt around Cley Nature Reserve

    Cley-next-to-the-Sea, Norfolk

    • 1 hour / 2.9km

    A wander around Cley’s salt marshes and the National Wildlife Reserve. Start or finish at the Cafe. Perfect for wildlife spotting.

  • Preview of The River Roach Coastal Path

    The River Roach Coastal Path

    Rochford, Essex

    • 2hr 30m / 10.3km

    A lovely long loop out of Rochford and along the River Roach. Epic coastal views, super tranquil with pubs and shops en route.

  • Preview of Quick pop down the Broads

    Quick pop down the Broads

    Stalham, Norfolk

    • 20 minutes / 0.9km

    A short 20 minute walk down to the Broads, with peaceful parks and local history.

  • Preview of Sandwich & Pegwell wildlife amble

    Sandwich & Pegwell wildlife amble

    Cliffs End, Kent

    • 1hr 35m / 3km

    A jaunt around the salt marshes and wetlands of Sandwich & Pegwell nature reserve. Dogs love it, birds love it and even the Highland Cows.

  • Preview of Pagham Harbour Loop

    Pagham Harbour Loop

    Pagham, West Sussex

    • 1hr 45m / 3.4km

    A circular stroll around RSPB Pagham Harbour at low tide. Gorgeous views, dog-friendly and a real joy. It’s so peaceful. Kids liked it too.

  • Preview of Cudmore Grove Country Park

    Cudmore Grove Country Park

    East Mersea, Essex

    • 2 hours / 5.3km

    A circular walk around Cudmore Grove Country Park. With great views, history & an abundance of wildlife.

  • Preview of How Hill & Ludham

    How Hill & Ludham

    Ludham, Norfolk

    • 2 hours / 8.6km

    A walk around fields and along the river near How Hill.

  • Preview of South Woodham Ferrers Circular Walk

    South Woodham Ferrers Circular Walk

    South Woodham Ferrers, Essex

    • 1hr 50m / 7km

    A jaunt around South Woodham Ferrers. Taking in views of the river, lots of wildlife & fresh sea air.

  • Preview of River Crouch to Woodham Fen

    River Crouch to Woodham Fen

    South Woodham Ferrers, Essex

    • 1 hour / 4.1km

    Walk from Marsh Farm to the station along the River Crouch and through the beautiful landscape of Woodham Fen.

  • Preview of Wild Views at Medmerry Reserve

    Wild Views at Medmerry Reserve

    Sidlesham, West Sussex

    • 1hr 30m / 2.3km

    A lovely linear walk - 3 miles there and back. Great for well-behaved dogs, birdwatching. Hard to get lost! Bring a picnic and binoculars.

  • Preview of Swale & Shellness Nature Reserve

    Swale & Shellness Nature Reserve

    Leysdown-on-Sea, Kent

    • 1hr 30m / 3.2km

    A family friendly circular loop via Shellness Beach and the Swale Nature Reserve. Endeavours to avoid the naturist beach.

  • Preview of Thames Estuary Path Section 1

    Thames Estuary Path Section 1

    Tilbury Riverside, Thurrock

    • 4 hours / 11.3km

    Take in two Thames-side forts, gorgeous riverfront views, and countless bird watching opportunities on this incredible Thames Estuary walk.

  • Preview of Thames Estuary Path Section 2

    Thames Estuary Path Section 2

    East Tilbury, Thurrock

    • 2 hours / 5.7km

    Take in rural lanes through the quiet and gorgeous natural spaces on this Thames Estuary walk from East Tilbury to Stanford-le-Hope.

  • Preview of Thames Estuary Path Section 3

    Thames Estuary Path Section 3

    Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock

    • 6hr 30m / 17.4km

    A challenging section of the Thames Estuary Path, from Stanford-le-Hope to Pitsea, with green nature reserves and big-sky views.

  • Preview of Thames Estuary Path Section 4

    Thames Estuary Path Section 4

    Pitsea, Essex

    • 2hr 15m / 6.9km

    A linear walk from between the C2C stations of Pitsea and Benfleet. Bird watching, estuary views and wildflowers enjoy-route.

  • Preview of Thames Estuary Path Section 5

    Thames Estuary Path Section 5

    South Benfleet, Essex

    • 2hr 45m / 6.5km

    A linear walk from between the C2C stations of Benfleet & Leigh-on-Sea. Bird watching, estuary views & country parks - enjoy the route!

  • Preview of Barmouth Bridge and Ferry Fun

    Barmouth Bridge and Ferry Fun

    Barmouth Community, Gwynedd

    • 2hr 15m / 6.6km

    Head across the River Mawddach on Barmouth Bridge and enjoy river and coastal landscapes on this flat circular loop with a boat ride.

  • Preview of Flint Castle and Coast Path

    Flint Castle and Coast Path

    Flint, Flintshire

    • 1hr 30m / 5km

    This route follows hard surfaced paths around Flint Castle and along the Wales Coast Path, with excellent views of the Dee Estuary.

  • Preview of Wivenhoe Trail (Hythe to Wivenhoe)

    Wivenhoe Trail (Hythe to Wivenhoe)

    Colchester, Essex

    • 1hr 35m / 4.1km

    A lovely riverside walk to Wivenhoe. Can be muddy in places but suitable for children, buggies & dog walkers.

  • Preview of Walthamstow Wetlands Wild Walk

    Walthamstow Wetlands Wild Walk

    Tottenham, London

    • 1 hour / 1.5km

    Explore the Walthamstow Wetlands with friends and family. There are some great free nature resources available at the Visitor Centre!

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