St Osyth - Wellwick Farm - Trim Trail - Martin's Farm Country Park - Howlands Marsh Nature Reserve - St Osyth Creek - Wakeboard Aqua Park - Mill Dam Lake - Warren Farm - St Osyth
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This scenic circular walk has a lot to offer along the way. Starting in the village of St Osyth, the walk follows the road out of the village into the quiet countryside.
From here you use field paths and a beautiful country lane before reaching an outdoor fitness area and Martin's Farm country park. At this point you can extend the walk by doing a loop around the park before moving to the next section via an access road.
From then on you follow a few more paths within the country park before reaching a nature reserve and following a lengthy section through it to arrive at St Osyth Creek. You walk beside it and eventually you pass through a boatyard and Wakeboard Aqua Park beside a lake before returning to St Osyth village.
There are plenty of opportunities for refreshments, in the village you have The Red Lion pub, two food stores, a sandwich shop and a tea room. Then along the route with a 150 yard diversion you can visit The Creek pub (Waymark 9) and there is a cafe within the aqua park (waymark 17).
All paths were clear (May 2023) and only one through a farmer's field hadn't been maintained, but there is an option to re-route at this point.
There are some excellent views along the way with plenty to sea making this an ideal family stroll.
England - East England - Essex - Countryside
Features
Birds, Butterflies, Cafe, Church, Flowers, Food Shop, Good for Kids, Great Views, Lake/Loch, Mostly Flat, Play Area, Pub, Public Transport, Restaurant, River, Tea Shop, Toilets, Wildlife