Gallister Creek

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Suffolk Babergh

England

Gallister Creek

View east from Harkstead Road Towards the Royal Hospital School.
View east from Harkstead Road Credit: Robin Webster

Gallister Creek is a small tidal creek located in Suffolk, England. It is a tributary of the River Orwell and flows into the North Sea. The creek is approximately 3 miles long and meanders through marshland and mudflats before reaching the sea.

Gallister Creek is a popular spot for birdwatching and wildlife enthusiasts, as the surrounding wetlands provide a habitat for a variety of bird species, including wading birds, waterfowl, and shorebirds. The creek is also home to a diverse range of marine life, such as crabs, fish, and shellfish.

The tidal nature of Gallister Creek means that the water levels fluctuate throughout the day, creating a dynamic and ever-changing landscape. At high tide, the creek is filled with water, while at low tide, the mudflats are exposed, providing feeding grounds for various species of birds and marine life.

Overall, Gallister Creek is a peaceful and picturesque location, offering visitors the chance to experience the beauty of a natural estuarine environment and observe a wide range of wildlife in its natural habitat.

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Gallister Creek Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.958165/1.1770228 or Grid Reference TM1833. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View east from Harkstead Road Towards the Royal Hospital School.
View east from Harkstead Road
Towards the Royal Hospital School.
Cottages, Harkstead Road A grade II listed building, the right end older, 16th/17th century or earlier.
Cottages, Harkstead Road
A grade II listed building, the right end older, 16th/17th century or earlier.
Track up from Alton Wharf A public footpath.
Track up from Alton Wharf
A public footpath.
Alton Wharf, Holbrook Creek Off the Stour estuary.
Alton Wharf, Holbrook Creek
Off the Stour estuary.
Alton Wharf, Holbrook Creek Off the Stour estuary.
Alton Wharf, Holbrook Creek
Off the Stour estuary.
Boat, Holbrook Creek, low tide Just off Alton Wharf.
Boat, Holbrook Creek, low tide
Just off Alton Wharf.
Boats, Holbrook Creek, low tide The tower of the Royal Hospital School is in the distance.
Boats, Holbrook Creek, low tide
The tower of the Royal Hospital School is in the distance.
Very low cliff, Holbrook Bay Since late Victorian times, about 30 m of land has been lost here.
Very low cliff, Holbrook Bay
Since late Victorian times, about 30 m of land has been lost here.
Coastal footpath, Holbrook Bay The trees and bushes fringe the high tide water's edge.
Coastal footpath, Holbrook Bay
The trees and bushes fringe the high tide water's edge.
Path from coast to Lower Holbrook Formerly a track from a coal wharf, of which no obvious trace remains.
Path from coast to Lower Holbrook
Formerly a track from a coal wharf, of which no obvious trace remains.
Alton Green, Lower Holbrook
Alton Green, Lower Holbrook
Pond, Alton Green, Lower Holbrook
Pond, Alton Green, Lower Holbrook
Ipswich Road, Harkstead Heading out of the village.
Ipswich Road, Harkstead
Heading out of the village.
Ipswich Road Towards Ipswich.
Ipswich Road
Towards Ipswich.
Small bridge and bend, lane towards Harkstead
Small bridge and bend, lane towards Harkstead
Fields along stream valley Country east of Harkstead.
Fields along stream valley
Country east of Harkstead.
Trees along road towards Harkstead
Trees along road towards Harkstead
View towards Old Rectory, Harkstead
View towards Old Rectory, Harkstead
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Gallister Creek is located at Grid Ref: TM1833 (Lat: 51.958165, Lng: 1.1770228)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: Babergh

Police Authority: Suffolk

What 3 Words

///unspoiled.foggy.compiled. Near Holbrook, Suffolk

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