Walton Marshes

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Walton Marshes

World War One Memorial at Old Felixstowe The memorial bears 24 names from WW1. 17 on the main memorial and a further seven added at a later date on the lower plaque.
The WW2 Memorial is on the wall in the porch. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4622642" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4622642">Link</a> — World War One Memorial at Old Felixstowe Credit: Adrian S Pye

Walton Marshes in Suffolk is a coastal marshland area located near the town of Walton-on-the-Naze. The marshes are a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to their importance as a habitat for a variety of bird species and other wildlife.

The marshes are characterized by a mixture of salt marsh, mudflats, and tidal creeks, creating a diverse and ecologically rich environment. The area is home to a wide range of bird species, including wading birds such as avocets, redshanks, and dunlins, as well as wintering wildfowl like teal and wigeon.

Visitors to Walton Marshes can enjoy walking and birdwatching along the network of footpaths that crisscross the area. The marshes offer stunning views of the surrounding coastline and provide a peaceful and tranquil setting for nature lovers to explore.

The marshes are managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust, which works to conserve and protect this important habitat for future generations. Overall, Walton Marshes is a valuable and biodiverse nature reserve that offers a unique glimpse into the beauty of coastal marshlands in Suffolk.

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Walton Marshes Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.98807/1.3656686 or Grid Reference TM3137. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

World War One Memorial at Old Felixstowe

The memorial bears 24 names from WW1. 17 on the main memorial and a further seven added at a later date on the lower plaque. The WW2 Memorial is on the wall in the porch. Link

Adrian S Pye

Old Felixstowe WW2 Memorial

The memorial with its 28 names is in the church porch. the WW1 memorial is in the church. Link

Adrian S Pye

Sea wall and Martello Tower, Old Felixstowe

The grassland to the left of the sea wall is a golf course.

Roger Jones

Sundown over farmland, Old Felixstowe

Roger Jones

Felixstowe Ferry from the air

At the mouth of the River Deben. Viewed from a Stansted bound flight from Prague.

Thomas Nugent

The River Deben from the air

Looking over Lower Falkenhan from a Stansted bound flight from Prague.

Thomas Nugent

Western View Across the River Deben

Many small boats mooring close to the end of the river. Both sides of the river are quite rural at this ferry location. The river is narrow at about 200m at this point. Wikipedia : Link

James Emmans

Riverside Houses near Bawdsey Manor

James Emmans

Dinghy sailing at Bawdsey Quay

Looking across the river Deben from the balcony of the Boathouse Cafe.

Simon Mortimer

High tide, Felixstowe Ferry

Taken at the next high tide after a storm surge led to a severe flood warning for the area.

Simon Mortimer

Bawdsey Ferry jetty

The Bawdsey Ferry across the mouth of the River Deben is one of four small passenger ferries along the Suffolk coast. It forms a vital link for walkers following the Suffolk Coast Path and for cyclists on National Cycle Network Regional Route 41. The dates and times of operation are quite restricted.

Oliver Dixon