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South Channel

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South Channel

Channel through the mud, Tollesbury Wick Marshes Looking to Woodrolfe Creek.
Channel through the mud, Tollesbury Wick Marshes Credit: Roger Jones

South Channel is a picturesque waterway located in Essex, England. It is a unique combination of sea, estuary, and creek, creating a diverse and stunning natural landscape. The channel stretches for approximately five miles, connecting the River Crouch to the North Sea.

The South Channel is known for its calm, clear waters, making it a popular destination for boating and sailing enthusiasts. The channel is relatively narrow, providing a sense of intimacy and seclusion as it winds its way through the surrounding marshes and saltwater creeks. The area is rich in wildlife, with numerous species of birds, fish, and marine life calling it home.

The channel is also an important navigational route for ships and vessels entering and exiting the River Crouch. It is well-marked with buoys and beacons to guide maritime traffic safely through its waters. The South Channel is known for its strong tidal currents, which can pose challenges for inexperienced sailors.

The surrounding area of the South Channel is a designated nature reserve, with protected habitats and marshland providing a haven for a wide variety of flora and fauna. The channel is also a popular spot for anglers, attracting those seeking to catch the abundant fish that inhabit its waters.

Overall, South Channel in Essex offers a unique blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and ecological significance. Whether it's boating, fishing, or simply enjoying the stunning views, visitors to South Channel are sure to be captivated by its charm and tranquility.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.762384/0.86864073 or Grid Reference TL9810. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Channel through the mud, Tollesbury Wick Marshes Looking to Woodrolfe Creek.
Channel through the mud, Tollesbury Wick Marshes
Looking to Woodrolfe Creek.
Tollesbury Marina Many sailboats docked in Tollesbury Marina on a hot summer's day.
Tollesbury Marina
Many sailboats docked in Tollesbury Marina on a hot summer's day.
The site of Tollesbury Pier railway station In 1907 the Kelvedon & Tollesbury Light Railway was extended to a new station at the landward end of a pier on Tollesbury Wick Marshes. The station consisted of an old railway carriage body and a small brick building. It lasted no more than 14 years before being abandoned. The development which it was hoped would follow the railway never happened and the marsh, still completely remote, is now a nature reserve (see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://website.lineone.net/~tolin/ReserveNews/Autumn2000/Autumn2000MainGuide/TollesburyWickMarshesMainGuide.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://website.lineone.net/~tolin/ReserveNews/Autumn2000/Autumn2000MainGuide/TollesburyWickMarshesMainGuide.htm">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> for details). The tower seen in the far distance in the photo is a World War II lookout tower.
The site of Tollesbury Pier railway station
In 1907 the Kelvedon & Tollesbury Light Railway was extended to a new station at the landward end of a pier on Tollesbury Wick Marshes. The station consisted of an old railway carriage body and a small brick building. It lasted no more than 14 years before being abandoned. The development which it was hoped would follow the railway never happened and the marsh, still completely remote, is now a nature reserve (see LinkExternal link for details). The tower seen in the far distance in the photo is a World War II lookout tower.
Tollesbury Block House This substantial block of a building stands near the route of the old Kelvedon to Tollesbury Railway. It is far too solid to have had anything to do with the light railway. It looks like some kind of WW2 watch house. Some more research required.
Tollesbury Block House
This substantial block of a building stands near the route of the old Kelvedon to Tollesbury Railway. It is far too solid to have had anything to do with the light railway. It looks like some kind of WW2 watch house. Some more research required.
Navigation Marker This navigation marker is on the River Blackwater. The edifice on the other side of the river is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/242333">TM0008 : Bradwell Power Station</a>
Navigation Marker
This navigation marker is on the River Blackwater. The edifice on the other side of the river is TM0008 : Bradwell Power Station
Towards Shinglehead Point This is the seawall footpath around Tollesbury Wick Marshes looking towards <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/787302">TL9910 : Shinglehead Point</a> with Mersea Island behind.
Towards Shinglehead Point
This is the seawall footpath around Tollesbury Wick Marshes looking towards TL9910 : Shinglehead Point with Mersea Island behind.
Tollesbury Wick Marshes
Tollesbury Wick Marshes
Former RAF Bradwell Bay from the air Viewed across the River Blackwater from a Prague bound flight from Heathrow. Tollesbury marina is in the foreground. Click on this <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.essex-family-history.co.uk/bradwellbay.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.essex-family-history.co.uk/bradwellbay.htm">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> for more information about the airfield.
Former RAF Bradwell Bay from the air
Viewed across the River Blackwater from a Prague bound flight from Heathrow. Tollesbury marina is in the foreground. Click on this LinkExternal link for more information about the airfield.
Houseboat "Emilia" In the background is the lightship "Trinity".
Houseboat "Emilia"
In the background is the lightship "Trinity".
Tollesbury Marina The path to the right runs along the top of a flood defence wall. When there is the threat of flood, a solid metal gate can close the road, forming a barrier between the concrete walls. The marina is a base for sailing.
Tollesbury Marina
The path to the right runs along the top of a flood defence wall. When there is the threat of flood, a solid metal gate can close the road, forming a barrier between the concrete walls. The marina is a base for sailing.
Tollesbury Marina Raised wooden buildings at Tollesbury Marina in Essex.
Tollesbury Marina
Raised wooden buildings at Tollesbury Marina in Essex.
Low tide at Tollesbury Marina
Low tide at Tollesbury Marina
Low tide at Tollesbury Marina At low tide, the mudflats are exposed.
Low tide at Tollesbury Marina
At low tide, the mudflats are exposed.
Tollesbury Marina At low tide, the boats are aground on the mud flats but when the tide comes in, they will be afloat and able to sail.
Tollesbury Marina
At low tide, the boats are aground on the mud flats but when the tide comes in, they will be afloat and able to sail.
Footpath to Tollesbury Marina Coming from Woodrolfe Farm.
Footpath to Tollesbury Marina
Coming from Woodrolfe Farm.
Tollesbury Marina From the sea wall path.
Tollesbury Marina
From the sea wall path.
Tollesbury Marina Taken from the east, from the sea wall path.
Tollesbury Marina
Taken from the east, from the sea wall path.
Sea wall path, Tollesbury Wick Marshes With a borrow dyke to the right between the sea wall and the marshes. To the left, salt marsh bordering Woodrolfe Creek, while West Mersea can be seen in the distance ahead.
Sea wall path, Tollesbury Wick Marshes
With a borrow dyke to the right between the sea wall and the marshes. To the left, salt marsh bordering Woodrolfe Creek, while West Mersea can be seen in the distance ahead.
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South Channel is located at Grid Ref: TL9810 (Lat: 51.762384, Lng: 0.86864073)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Maldon

Police Authority: Essex

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///alley.cheetahs.huddle. Near Tollesbury, Essex

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