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St Lawrence Bay

Bay in Essex Maldon

England

St Lawrence Bay

St. Lawrence: Patchy spring cereal crop
St. Lawrence: Patchy spring cereal crop Credit: Michael Garlick

St Lawrence Bay is a small coastal village located in Essex, England. Situated on the banks of the River Blackwater, the bay offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the water. The area is known for its peaceful and serene atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those seeking a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The bay is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, seals, and other marine life, making it a haven for nature lovers and bird watchers. The surrounding marshlands and mudflats provide important habitats for a diverse range of species.

Visitors to St Lawrence Bay can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and water sports. The bay is also a popular spot for fishing, with many anglers trying their luck in the waters of the River Blackwater.

The village itself has a charming, quaint feel, with traditional cottages and a friendly community. There are a handful of shops and cafes in the area, providing visitors with all the essentials they need during their stay.

Overall, St Lawrence Bay is a hidden gem in Essex, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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St Lawrence Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.717739/0.8345809 or Grid Reference TL9505. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St. Lawrence: Patchy spring cereal crop
St. Lawrence: Patchy spring cereal crop
St. Lawrence: Water tower
St. Lawrence: Water tower
St. Lawrence, St. Lawrence's Church: Eastern aspect
St. Lawrence, St. Lawrence's Church: Eastern aspect
St. Lawrence, St. Lawrence's Church: Northern aspect
St. Lawrence, St. Lawrence's Church: Northern aspect
Signs of Autumn on Footpath 7 Ripe blackberries beside a well mown path. Looking back towards Bradwell-on-Sea
Signs of Autumn on Footpath 7
Ripe blackberries beside a well mown path. Looking back towards Bradwell-on-Sea
Saltmarsh Lagoon Panorama Because the old sea wall remains largely intact at high tide a saltmarsh lagoon exists between the new and old sea defence.
Saltmarsh Lagoon Panorama
Because the old sea wall remains largely intact at high tide a saltmarsh lagoon exists between the new and old sea defence.
Small Beach Between St Lawrence & Bradwell Most of the people on the beach had arrived in or on watercraft.
Small Beach Between St Lawrence & Bradwell
Most of the people on the beach had arrived in or on watercraft.
Saltmarsh by Footpath 7 Bradwell on Sea footpath 7 passes along the sea wall. Looking back towards <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7588603">TL9706 : Small Beach Between St Lawrence & Bradwell</a>
Saltmarsh by Footpath 7
Bradwell on Sea footpath 7 passes along the sea wall. Looking back towards TL9706 : Small Beach Between St Lawrence & Bradwell
Saltmarsh at High Tide On the marsh to the left are a pair of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7588611">TL9705 : Little Egrets</a>. The boat on the horizon is the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5172119">TL9707 : Ross Revenge</a>.
Saltmarsh at High Tide
On the marsh to the left are a pair of TL9705 : Little Egrets. The boat on the horizon is the TL9707 : Ross Revenge.
Little Egrets My 1969 AA Book of British Birds has the Little Egret down as a rare migrant visitor. Today they merit hardly a glance from avid twitchers as they are resident and so common.
Little Egrets
My 1969 AA Book of British Birds has the Little Egret down as a rare migrant visitor. Today they merit hardly a glance from avid twitchers as they are resident and so common.
Bradwell Wick #2 Sluice There was lots of Seepweed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/57359-Suaeda" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/57359-Suaeda">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> growing around the sluice.
Bradwell Wick #2 Sluice
There was lots of Seepweed LinkExternal link growing around the sluice.
Saltmarsh and Bradwell on Sea Footpath 7 A prime example of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/154506">TQ8796 : Saltmarsh Squeeze</a> or coastal squeeze to be precise.
Saltmarsh and Bradwell on Sea Footpath 7
A prime example of TQ8796 : Saltmarsh Squeeze or coastal squeeze to be precise.
St. Lawrence's church at St. Lawrence, Essex This church was designed by Robert Wheeler and built in 1877-8.
St. Lawrence's church at St. Lawrence, Essex
This church was designed by Robert Wheeler and built in 1877-8.
Mott's Farm, St. Lawrence, Essex
Mott's Farm, St. Lawrence, Essex
'The Stone Inn' at Ramsey Island, Essex In the distance, beyond the red car, is the River Blackwater and the area known as St. Lawrence Bay.
'The Stone Inn' at Ramsey Island, Essex
In the distance, beyond the red car, is the River Blackwater and the area known as St. Lawrence Bay.
Blackwater Mooring The river Blackwater has numerous mooring sites such as this one around the mud flats.
Blackwater Mooring
The river Blackwater has numerous mooring sites such as this one around the mud flats.
Kaleidoscope of Cats Catamarans waiting for the tide at Stone Sailing Club
Kaleidoscope of Cats
Catamarans waiting for the tide at Stone Sailing Club
Type 22 and St Lawrence Bay This is St Lawrence bay looking back along the Blackwater towards Stone. For an explanation of type 22 see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.pillboxesuk.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.pillboxesuk.co.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Type 22 and St Lawrence Bay
This is St Lawrence bay looking back along the Blackwater towards Stone. For an explanation of type 22 see LinkExternal link
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St Lawrence Bay is located at Grid Ref: TL9505 (Lat: 51.717739, Lng: 0.8345809)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Maldon

Police Authority: Essex

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