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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Crag Walk, Walton Walking Trail

Address

9 Sunny Point, Walton on the Naze, Essex, CO14 8LD

tic@tendringdc.gov.uk

Walton on the Naze

This walk visits the new Crag Walk coastal defence system in Walton on the Naze before heading along the seafront in the Essex town.
A House for Essex

Address

Black Boy Lane, Wrabness, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2TP

Manningtree

A House for Essex appears as a small, beautifully crafted object amidst the trees and fields. The house does not attempt to mimic the appearance and materials of existing buildings in the local village of Wrabness. Instead, it offers a unique…
Cycle around 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 with one of the best UK mountain bike courses at its heart.
Shoebury Common

Address

Shoebury Common Road, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS3 9HG

Shoeburyness

With facilities to launch boats and jet-skis, its the ideal place for those wanting to have some fun on the waves.
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.
Essex Outdoors - Bradwell

Address

Bradwell Waterside, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7QY

Telephone
+44 (0)1621 776256

bradwell@essexoutdoors.com

Bradwell-on-Sea

Essex Outdoors Bradwell is a specialist sailing and power boating centre, providing high quality courses and outdoor learning opportunities to the young people of Essex, and the wider community.
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.
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.
Essex Outdoors - Mersea

Address

Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SX

Telephone
+44 (0)1206 383226

mersea@essexoutdoors.com

Colchester

Essex Outdoors Mersea is located on the beautiful Island of Mersea and provides high quality outdoor learning opportunities to the young people of Essex, and the wider community.
Cycle around Manningtree and Brightlingsea

Address

Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BN

tic@tendringdc.gov.uk

Manningtree

Why not discover and explore the beauty of the Tendring Peninsula by bike? There’s nothing like following the beautiful coastline or taking in the picturesque villages and countryside en-route. You’ll find the ideal setting for a family cycle ride…
Cycle around Clacton and Great Bentley

Address

Vista Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6DB

Clacton-on-Sea

Find the ideal setting for a family cycle ride or a more challenging route for the independent rider.
Cycle around Harwich, Manningtree and Mistley

Address

Wick Lane, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3TA

tic@tendringdc.gov.uk

Harwich

Why not discover and explore the beauty of the Tendring Peninsula by bike? There’s nothing like following the beautiful coastline or taking in the picturesque villages and countryside en-route. You’ll find the ideal setting for a family cycle ride…
Jaywick Martello Tower - Geocaching

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 & visitors. There are regular arts & heritage exhibitions, talks & events.
Gunners Park

Address

Shoeburyness Garrison, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9FW

Telephone
01702 470700

chalkwell@metalculture.com

Southend-on-Sea

METAL provide innovative, multi-disciplinary residency space for artists from the UK and overseas in Southend on Sea at Chalkwell Hall.