스토우 메리스 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

It's great for walking or cycling. Saturday mornings there is a regular park run event. Sadly the mobile cafe no longer sites at the car park after the council refused them further permissions.

For centuries until the 1800s and early 1900s, the area was known for the smuggling of contraband goods, mainly wine, brandy and even tea, hence the name "Brandy Hole". The paths here are mainly sand and grass, so some sure footedness in winter will be needed.

Beautiful views across the River Crouch and Fenn Creek. Sold footpaths along the circular route that is just over 10km.

Any pub that has a Blackadder-themed sign automatically gets ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. The Prince Regent is on the sign, so maybe the landlord is a Mr E. Blackadder Esq., Mr S. Baldrick is the cellar boy and the cook is Mrs Miggins (just don't order the Scarlet Pimpernel Sauce).

Close to Stow Maries (former Halt) nature reserve.

Don't be put off entering THE AIRFIELD... the footpath is marked, just outside the boundary.

Nice walk around the fen, which is unusual in that it naturally transitions from salt marsh into rough grassland and provides an excellent habitat for many species of birds, lizards and insects.

Nice view across the river to Hullbridge.