Wildlife Walk at Heybridge Gravel Pit

Dug in the 1960s the site was developed, in the intervening decades, into an incredibly diverse wildlife haven. The pit is adjacent to the RAMSAR Blackwater estuary with saline, brackish and freshwater pools next to each other, which is an amazing opportunity to see wildlife of all kinds. Over 220 bird species have been recorded here! We hope to see many wintering waders and waterfowl.

Park at Daisy Meadow car park CM9 4RW and meet at the steps, leading up the canal. 

There are two pubs and a tearoom in Heybridge basin for refreshments after the walk; note that there are no public toilets on site.