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 A walk
beside the River Crouch is to be recommended on a nice day. It's tidal, so it looks better
when the tide comes in and covers all that glorious mud. There's a well-worn path up and
down along the banks of the river. It's possible to walk for a good distance along the
river bank - a favourite place for dog walkers. The salt marsh, sea wall and fen areas
support a diversity of plant and wildlife.People are not always aware of the dangers of sinking in the deep mud of the salt marshes. Three boys made local headlines by becoming stranded and requiring rescue in 2001. The marshes themselves are also threatened. According to various reports, 25%-60% of Essex salt marshes have disappeared in the last 50 years because of environmental changes. The town of Hullbridge lies just across the river. On summer Sundays there's music to be enjoyed in the pub gardens on the river bank. Anyone keen on making their own sloe gin or blackberry wine will find a good supply of both in the woods to the left of the river bank, Hullbridge side. The river area may be attractive but it also poses a threat to the town from flooding. A warning siren system is in place to alert people of flood danger either from rising river or sea levels. The last serious flood in Essex was way back in 1953.....
Useful Telephone Numbers Woodham Ferrers Water Ski Club, Marsh Farm Road Tel: 01708 507983 South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club, Tel: 01245 325391
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The summer sees the return of numerous small sailing craft
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House to rent in South Woodham Ferrers for short lets from a few days. Tel: 01245 426 946
