The Top 5 Lakes around St Mary Hoo
Looking to visit the best lakes around St Mary Hoo? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of St Mary Hoo’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: December 5, 2025
Cliffe Pools Nature Reserve
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Cliffe Pools Nature Reserve boasts open horizons, expansive views and, of course, plenty of birdlife. Keep a look-out for bird species, including avocet, lapwing, little egret, cuckoo, and more. There …
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Higham Lakes
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Higham lakes are a lovely spot in Higham Park's gardens. The regal estate, created in 1320, was home to the De Hegham family for many years. Various legendary guests have …
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Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve
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Bowers Marsh is a relatively new RSPB reserve between Pitsea and Benfleet stations. It's home to a lagoon, reedbeds, grasslands and plenty of birdlife. The reserve also features three viewing points and two picnic areas.
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Salt Marshes of Leigh National Nature Reserve
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At the eastern tip of Two Tree island, you have the salt marshes and wetlands of the Leigh National Nature Reserve. Well worth the down and back for views towards …
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Canvey Wick Nature Reserve
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Canvey Wick, is a 93-hectare Site of Special Scientific Interest, teeming with diverse plant and animal life. It boasts a density of species comparable to that found in a rainforest, …
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