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Low tide at Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, in Sept. of 2005

Leigh-on-Sea

(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction E)

At Leigh, visitors will find a small sandy beach and a narrow High Street containing lovely old fishermen's cottages. The resort is situated close to Leigh Marsh Nature Reserve and Two Tree Island, a lonely expanse of windswept grass and saltings...

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Canvey Island

(2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction SW)

With a pleasant coast, intriguing creeks to explore and views across the Thames estuary to Allhallows and beyond, it is not surprising that Canvey Island is a popular tourist destination...

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A walk on the beach

Westcliff-on-Sea

(3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction E)

The coast along this stretch of Essex beaches may be somewhat urbanised, but it remains full of surprises with reminders of the times when smugglers would stealthily enter the creeks between the mudflats to distribute their illicit cargoes at local inns...

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Chalkwell Esplanade. 1 May 2005

Southend-on-Sea

(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction E)

Southend-on-Sea is mostly known for its long pier and large amusement park - Adventure Island, which has rides to suit all tastes and all ages...

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Captain Mannering public house

Shoeburyness

(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction E)

Shoeburyness lies to the eastern end of Southend beyond Thorpe Bay...

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Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club, Sheerness

Sheerness

(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SE)

This is the port to which Nelson's body was brought home following his untimely death after his glorious victory at the Battle of Trafalgar...

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Burnham-on-Crouch

(10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction NE)

Burnham-on-Crouch, a small town on the north bank of the River Crouch as it winds its way towards Foulness Point and the North Sea...

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St Marys Church Higham

Higham

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction SW)

An interesting village situated between Gravesend and Rochester in Kent, with links to the author Charles Dickens, the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin, and auctioneer and.....

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Upchurch in the centre of the village, Kent

Upchurch

(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction S)

This is an historic, interesting village which was once home to Edmund Drake, father of Sir Francis, who became vicar of the local church in 1560...

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Danbury War Memorial

Danbury

(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction N)

Picturesque English village of great charm. Surrounded almost entirely by open countryside Danbury has immense appeal for the tourist...

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Adventure Island, formely known as Peter Pans

Adventure Island

(4.8 miles, 7.6 km, direction E)

This is the number one theme park in the Southeast of England, a great place for anyone at any age, especially children and tiny.....

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Mr. B's Amusements, Southend-on-Sea

(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction E)

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Kid's Kingdom, Southend-on-Sea

(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction E)

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Zoo, Basildon

(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction W)

Basildon Zoo, situated in Essex, is a popular wildlife attraction known for its diverse collection of animals. The zoo offers an.....

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Marsh Farm Country Park

(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction N)

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Hyde Hall Gardens

Hyde Hall RHS Garden

(7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction N)

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View from highest point

One Tree Hill Country Park

(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction W)

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Sun through the trees at Westley Heights Country Park, Westley Heights, Essex

Westley Heights Country Park

(8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction W)

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Norsey Woods Billericay

Norsey Wood Country Park

(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW)

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Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle

(9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction S)

The romantic ruins of this fabled centuries old fortress occupies one of the most delightful sites in England. The castle was.....

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