Bull Bar's Creek

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Essex Maldon

England

Bull Bar's Creek

Mudflats near Joyce's Head From the seawall at Old Hall Marshes RSPB reserve.
Mudflats near Joyce's Head Credit: Hugh Venables

Bull Bar's Creek is a picturesque waterway located in the county of Essex, England. Situated in the eastern part of the county, Bull Bar's Creek is an estuary comprised of a small sea inlet and a winding creek, making it a unique and diverse natural feature.

The creek itself is narrow and meandering, with gentle currents that ebb and flow with the tides. Lined with lush vegetation and reeds, Bull Bar's Creek is home to a variety of wildlife, including fish, crustaceans, and birds. The creek provides an ideal habitat for wading birds, such as herons and egrets, as well as smaller species like kingfishers and warblers. With its calm waters and peaceful surroundings, the creek is a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

The estuary, which connects the creek to the sea, is wider and more open, providing a stunning view of the expansive waters. The estuary is influenced by the tides and experiences a constant ebb and flow, creating a dynamic environment. It is not uncommon to see sailing boats and small fishing vessels navigating the estuary, taking advantage of the favorable conditions.

Bull Bar's Creek is also a favored destination for leisure activities such as kayaking and paddleboarding. Its calm waters and scenic surroundings make it an ideal location for people to enjoy recreational water sports.

Overall, Bull Bar's Creek in Essex is a beautiful and diverse natural feature, offering a unique blend of sea, estuary, and creek environments. Whether it is for birdwatching, boating, or simply enjoying the peaceful ambiance, this picturesque location is a hidden gem within the Essex countryside.

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Bull Bar's Creek Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.781381/0.84484857 or Grid Reference TL9613. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mudflats near Joyce's Head From the seawall at Old Hall Marshes RSPB reserve.
Mudflats near Joyce's Head
From the seawall at Old Hall Marshes RSPB reserve.
Saltmarsh by Salcott Channel
Saltmarsh by Salcott Channel
Breach B This panorama shows part of the largest continuous stretch of salt-marsh in Essex. It was created by Essex Wildlife Trust <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor_centres__nature_reserves/abbotts_hall_farm/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor_centres__nature_reserves/abbotts_hall_farm/">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> by cutting five breaches in the existing sea wall in October 2002, thus allowing 200 acres of reclaimed farmland to revert to a more natural state. You can see the scene in 2007 at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/550777">TL9613 : New Saltmarsh</a> "Breach B" is the largest of the gaps.
Breach B
This panorama shows part of the largest continuous stretch of salt-marsh in Essex. It was created by Essex Wildlife Trust LinkExternal link by cutting five breaches in the existing sea wall in October 2002, thus allowing 200 acres of reclaimed farmland to revert to a more natural state. You can see the scene in 2007 at TL9613 : New Saltmarsh "Breach B" is the largest of the gaps.
Abbot's Hall Saltings As seen from the sea wall near the National Trust's Copt Hall Farm. The water is Salcott Channel, part of the Blackwater Estuary.
Abbot's Hall Saltings
As seen from the sea wall near the National Trust's Copt Hall Farm. The water is Salcott Channel, part of the Blackwater Estuary.
Borrow Dyke near Copthall Saltings This borrow dyke is behind the seawall at Copthall Saltings. To the left is the National Trust Copt Hall Marshes.
Borrow Dyke near Copthall Saltings
This borrow dyke is behind the seawall at Copthall Saltings. To the left is the National Trust Copt Hall Marshes.
Sunset over Salcott Channel Taken from the seawall between Copthall Saltings and the National Trust's Copt Hall Marshes.
Sunset over Salcott Channel
Taken from the seawall between Copthall Saltings and the National Trust's Copt Hall Marshes.
Abbot's Hall Saltings Salt marsh seen from the sea wall on the boundary of the National Trust's Copt Hall Marshes.
Abbot's Hall Saltings
Salt marsh seen from the sea wall on the boundary of the National Trust's Copt Hall Marshes.
Oak on field boundary, Abbotts Hall Farm Oak near farm track in arable land at Essex Wildlife Trust's Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough.
Oak on field boundary, Abbotts Hall Farm
Oak near farm track in arable land at Essex Wildlife Trust's Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough.
Willow on field boundary, Abbotts Hall Farm One of a number of willows near a pond close to marsh barn at Essex Wildlife Trust's Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough.
Willow on field boundary, Abbotts Hall Farm
One of a number of willows near a pond close to marsh barn at Essex Wildlife Trust's Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough.
Track along field boundary,  Abbotts Hall Farm One of the main permissive paths near arable land at Essex Wildlife Trust's Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough.
Track along field boundary, Abbotts Hall Farm
One of the main permissive paths near arable land at Essex Wildlife Trust's Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough.
Tree on field boundary, Abbotts Hall Farm Looking east along a field margin and permissive path at Essex Wildlife Trust's Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough.
Tree on field boundary, Abbotts Hall Farm
Looking east along a field margin and permissive path at Essex Wildlife Trust's Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough.
Saplings, field margin, arable land: Abbotts Hall Farm Looking north along a permissive path near a small plantation of saplings at Essex Wildlife Trust's Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough.
Saplings, field margin, arable land: Abbotts Hall Farm
Looking north along a permissive path near a small plantation of saplings at Essex Wildlife Trust's Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough.
Maldon Road, Great Wigborough The house to the left is a farmhouse.
Maldon Road, Great Wigborough
The house to the left is a farmhouse.
Colchester Road near Salcott-cum-Virley The road bends to the right then crosses a bridge over a small stream.
Colchester Road near Salcott-cum-Virley
The road bends to the right then crosses a bridge over a small stream.
Old Hall Lane near Tollesbury, Essex The small blue square on the road name sign indicates that it is a "no through road".
Old Hall Lane near Tollesbury, Essex
The small blue square on the road name sign indicates that it is a "no through road".
Old Hall Lane near Tollesbury, Essex
Old Hall Lane near Tollesbury, Essex
Ship Ahoy holiday cottages near Tollesbury, Essex These holiday cottages were built in 2011.
Ship Ahoy holiday cottages near Tollesbury, Essex
These holiday cottages were built in 2011.
Farm track near Tollesbury, Essex
Farm track near Tollesbury, Essex
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Bull Bar's Creek is located at Grid Ref: TL9613 (Lat: 51.781381, Lng: 0.84484857)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Maldon

Police Authority: Essex

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