What's here? at Old Hall Marshes
Available on site
Open, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Closed outside of these hours. 12 spaces. No height restriction. Two cycle racks.
Please do not park in the lane as it can restrict other traffic movements. When visiting the reserve, please drive slowly and with care along Old Hall Lane, particularly when negotiating the speed bumps around the Ship Ahoy farmhouse, as children are often playing outside.
Two routes, both with gates and stiles, unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Short Walk is a 3 mile (5 km) circular route on natural grass paths and rough hardcore tracks. Two benches with arm rests along route.
Long Walk is a 6 mile (9.5 km) circular route round the sea wall. Both paths mainly flat, but sea wall ascent/descent by steps or gentle slope.
Two viewing screens without seating midway round Long Walk. Access via narrow natural grass path (which can become very muddy) and steps. As there is nowhere to shelter, we recommend you dress appropriately for the weather.
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Not available on site
We don't have any toilets here. The nearest public toilets are located 6 miles away in Tiptree, RADAR key accessed.
We don't have any baby changing facilities here. The nearest are located 6 miles away in Tiptree.
Nature trails access Two routes, both with gates, steps and stiles, unsuitable for pushchairs.
Short Walk is a 3 mile (5 km) circular route on natural grass paths and rough hardcore tracks. Two benches with arm rests along route.
Long Walk is a 6 mile (9.5 km) circular route round the sea wall. Both paths mainly flat, but sea wall ascent/descent by steps or gentle slope.
Nature trails access Two routes, both with gates, steps and stiles, unsuitable for wheelchairs.
We don't have any toilets here. The nearest public toilets are located 6 miles away in Tiptree.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
There is no cafe or shop here, the nearest places for food and drinks are in Tollesbury, 1.5 miles (2.5km) away, and Tolleshunt D'Arcy, 2 miles (3km) away. We recommend you bring your own food and drinks if this is likely to affect your visit.
Restrictions
Please keep your dog on a lead and under close, effective control at all times, due to the sensitive wildlife, habitats and livestock here.
There are no dog waste bins on the reserve, we ask that you take the waste home with you to dispose of.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.