Halfway Reach

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Essex

England

Halfway Reach

Millennium Milepost by the Thames A thousand of these iron waymarkers were made and installed in 2000 around the National Cycle Networks.
Four artists from Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales each produced a design. This one is by Andrew Rowe of Swansea.
There has recently been a campaign to repaint them. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/news/2021/june/work-to-preserve-1-000-millennium-milepost-artworks-around-the-uk-begins/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/news/2021/june/work-to-preserve-1-000-millennium-milepost-artworks-around-the-uk-begins/">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> This one is looking smart again beside the Thames Path/National Cycle Route 1 which share the sea wall along here. — Millennium Milepost by the Thames Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Halfway Reach is a picturesque area located in Essex, England, that encompasses a combination of sea, estuary, and creek landscapes. Situated along the banks of the River Crouch, it offers visitors a unique and beautiful natural environment to explore.

The area is known for its stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields contrasting against the sparkling blue waters. Halfway Reach is particularly renowned for its diverse birdlife, making it a popular destination for birdwatching enthusiasts. The estuary and creek provide a habitat for various species, such as wading birds, ducks, and geese, making it a haven for ornithologists and nature lovers alike.

The sea at Halfway Reach offers opportunities for leisure activities such as sailing, boating, and fishing. Its tranquil waters are ideal for those seeking a peaceful escape or a spot of recreational angling. The creek, which meanders through the landscape, provides an enchanting setting for leisurely walks, where visitors can soak in the serene atmosphere and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.

Halfway Reach is also home to a small community of residents who enjoy the quiet and idyllic lifestyle that this area affords. The nearby town of Burnham-on-Crouch offers amenities and services, ensuring that residents have easy access to shops, restaurants, and other necessities.

Overall, Halfway Reach is a hidden gem in Essex, offering a blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and recreational opportunities. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, a sailor, or simply looking for a peaceful retreat, this picturesque area has something to offer everyone.

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Halfway Reach Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.512633/0.14127639 or Grid Reference TQ4881. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Millennium Milepost by the Thames

A thousand of these iron waymarkers were made and installed in 2000 around the National Cycle Networks. Four artists from Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales each produced a design. This one is by Andrew Rowe of Swansea. There has recently been a campaign to repaint them. Link

This one is looking smart again beside the Thames Path/National Cycle Route 1 which share the sea wall along here.

Des Blenkinsopp

Mystery Structure, Jenningtree Point

I'm sure lots of people will know what this was, but I don't. An old display panel or warning notice for shipping maybe? One of the many abandoned structures beside the Thames Path.

Des Blenkinsopp

Belvedere bus depot

The bus depot for East Thames Buses (TfL franchise) in Crabtree Manor Way, Belvedere, (Erith and Thamesmead Borough Constituency).

Stephen Craven

Cycleway #1

This is Cycle Route One TQ5080 : Route 1 where it meets the footpath from Crabtree Manor Way near Jenningtree Point.

Glyn Baker

Sustrans milepost, Belvedere

A close-up of the milepost that appears in TQ5080 : Cycleway #1. The chain effect presumably reflects its location adjacent to the river wall (behind the photographer).

Stephen Craven

Wind Turbine, Hornchurch Marshes

As seen from Rainham Marshes

N Chadwick

River Thames near Jenningtree point

Looking upriver at the part of the river known as Erith Reach, the wind pump is on the opposite side of the river at Ford's plant at Dagenham.

Marathon

Wind Turbines and Factory

On the northern side of this meander on the Thames.

Ashley Dace

Hornchurch Shoot

The old wharf where rubbish was offloaded from barges to dump inland. Beyond is the Ford factory power station. Viewed from the 'Princess Pocahontas' cruising upriver from Gravesend.

Robin Webster

Riverside Path towards Erith

The Thames Path (long distance path) and Thames Cycle Route (long distance cyclepath) heads from Thamesmead past the Belvedere Incinerator and then around an industrial estate via a riverwall path towards Erith. In the background is an industrial estate in Rainham Marshes, across the River Thames.

David Anstiss

Footpath junction on the Thames Path near Crabtree Manorway North

The long distance path and Thames Cycle Route (long distance cyclepath) heads from Thamesmead beside an industrial estate (in the background) via a riverwall path towards Erith. Another cyclepath and footpath heads right towards Crabtree Manorway North and Anderson Way. On the left on the river wall is part of a poem along the wall.

David Anstiss

Poem on the riverside wall near River Thames

This Graffiti style poem is spaced all along this section of the concrete wall of the Thames path between Thamesmead and Erith. Distracting the walker from the non-interesting industrial estate. "We went to work on a rowing boat unwrap newspaper, jam sandwiches and cold tea, bare feet against river boulders Fat sugary blackberry pies - purple fingers bread and butter pudding ate the price of the fare so they river-walked home"

David Anstiss

Path to River Thames

A footpath and cyclepath leads from Crabtree Manorway North, past the bus depot for East Thames Buses (TfL franchise - on the left) towards a riverwall path, between Thamesmead and Erith.

David Anstiss

Path near Belvedere

This path leads from the bank of the River Thames into an industrial estate,

Malc McDonald

Path, Belvedere

This path leads through an industrial estate to the south bank of the River Thames. To the left of the path is a bus depot. The buses visible in this image were out of use and being stored.

Malc McDonald