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Bring some bread with you to feed the birds.

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.

Great country park with plenty of trails

The lake sits in Cherry Orchard Park and is situated in the stunning South Essex countryside and takes full advantage of its picturesque, undulating landscape. It combines open grassy areas with woodlands, creating a diverse habitat that supports a wide range of plant and animal species.

A little island escape full of wildlife and scenic views. Perfect for a 5km run with a mix of pathways and sand trails. The eastern section is part of Leigh National Nature Reserve, where the saltmarsh is one of the best surviving in the Thames Estuary. Keep an eye out for the rare insects and butterflies and the kestrels flying overhead.

Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges is a 25 hectare nature reserve in Shoeburyness in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. Part of Gunners Park is Shoeburyness Old Ranges Local Nature Reserve, which is itself part of the Foulness Site of Special Scientific

Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges is a 25 hectare nature reserve in Shoeburyness in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. Part of Gunners Park is Shoeburyness Old Ranges Local Nature Reserve, which is itself part of the Foulness Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Great area for a flat walk.