Surfleet Marsh

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Lincolnshire South Holland

England

Surfleet Marsh

Surfleet Marsh is a picturesque coastal marshland located in Lincolnshire, England. Stretching across approximately 1,000 acres, this marshland is characterized by its unique blend of saltwater creeks, mudflats, and saltmarsh vegetation.

Situated along the eastern coast of England, Surfleet Marsh is part of the larger Wash and North Norfolk Coast Special Protection Area, which is recognized for its rich biodiversity and ecological significance. The marshland acts as a vital habitat for numerous bird species, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

The extensive mudflats of Surfleet Marsh are exposed during low tide, revealing a vast expanse of nutrient-rich sediment that supports a diverse array of marine life. These mudflats provide an important feeding ground for wading birds, such as redshanks, avocets, and dunlins.

The saltmarsh vegetation of Surfleet Marsh is another notable feature. It consists of various plant species, including samphire, sea lavender, and glasswort, which are well-adapted to the high salinity levels of the area. These plants not only provide a unique aesthetic to the marshland but also play a crucial role in stabilizing the soil and preventing erosion.

Visitors to Surfleet Marsh can explore the area through a network of footpaths and nature trails, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding coastal landscape. The marshland provides an opportunity for people to connect with nature, observe wildlife, and appreciate the remarkable beauty of this coastal ecosystem.

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Surfleet Marsh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.861405/-0.090927584 or Grid Reference TF2831. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

One misty moisty morning

When cloudy was the weather etc. Surfleet Marsh Farmhouse appears out of the gloom.

Ian Paterson

Morning panorama

A glorious autumn day is in store once the sun disperses the mist.

Ian Paterson

Drain and wheat field off Peter Seadike Lane

Jonathan Thacker

Wheatfield off Peter Seadike Lane

Jonathan Thacker

Farm track off Gosberton Bank

Jonathan Thacker

Field recently planted with brassicas, Surfleet Marsh

Jonathan Thacker

Wheat field, Surfleet Marsh

Jonathan Thacker

Old Sea Bank, Sutterton Marsh

Jonathan Thacker

Sutterton Marsh

Seen from the old sea wall.

Jonathan Thacker

Surfleet sea bank

The road called "Surfleet Bank" is elevated because it largely follows an ancient sea bank that was important before the mechanical drainage of the Victorian era, and again in 1953.

Bob Harvey

The old sea bank

A portion, less elvated than the rest of it, of the old Surfleet Sea Bank.

Bob Harvey

Surfleet Bank

Surfleet Bank is the name of a country lane that follows the erstwhile sea wall.

Bob Harvey

Field of Tatas

Lincolnshire is a good place to grow potatoes, although some sort of problem has occurred along the edge of this field. I imagine it was either too wet or too dry.

Bob Harvey

Lots of potatoes

And, in the distance, a farm called Woad Farm.

Bob Harvey

Peter Seadyke Lane, Surfleet, Lincs

meandering through the centre of the square – looking east.

Rodney Burton

Hill's Farm, Gosberton Marsh, Lincs

– farm drive from Gosberton Bank, which formed the ancient sea bank along the Bicker Haven estuary.

Rodney Burton

Lord's Drain Pumping Station

The sluice bears the date 1957 and the pumping station, 1962. At high tide the river Welland, beyond the flood bank, is about level with the top of the sluice wall. The sluice and pumps operate automatically, controlled by a water level sensor on the drain outfall into the river. See TF2930 : Lord's Drain outfall

Kate Jewell