What's here? at West Canvey Marshes

There are three viewing points. Two overlooking the main lagoon and Pantiles overlooking the scrape and wet grassland habitat.

Please note: Pantiles is not accessible in late autumn and winter due to livestock grazing.

The main trail is 3200metres long. Some of the trail has a loose surface.

There are two kissing gates. Both have clear openings. The first is 390 mm wide and the second 430 mm wide for use with a radar key if required.

The trail is sloped. The trail has seats. There are bird hides along the trail.

Dive deeper into the marsh on this 2 mile (3.2 km) route. You’ll walk past lagoons, grazing marsh and meadows on your way to the sea wall.

The trail is hard surfaced and accessible with the exception of the sea wall access, where the surface is steep and uneven.

There is a grass path to top of the sea wall with a 1:3 gradient. It is 300 mm wide. The path on top of sea wall 200 mm wide.

There are no toilets here. Nearest facilities can be found at Morrisons supermarket, 0.6 mile (1km) from reserve.

Paths are surfaced with a mixture of grass and granite chippings between 1-2.5 metres wide which may prove difficult to access in some areas.

Paths are surfaced with a mixture of grass and granite chippings between 1-2.5 metres wide which may prove difficult to access in some areas.

There are no toilets here. Nearest toilets can be found at Morrisons supermarket, 0.6 mile (1km) from reserve.

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 visitor centre here.

There is no cafe or shop here, the nearest place for food and drinks is the cafe at Morrison’s supermarket, SS8 0PT, 0.6 mile (1km) from reserve. We recommend you bring your own food and drinks if this is likely to affect your visit.

Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.