Mersea Island 13 mile hike

1st January 2026.

What better way to start the year off then walking around the whole periphery of Mersea Island.

High tide will be at 9.19am and 9.54pm which makes it the perfect day to explore the island without the tide covering the path.

Please join if you are already enjoying walks/hikes of 5 hrs or more. If in doubt, please join one of our introductory walks first. I will have a first aid/emergancy kit and a Garmin Inreach for the group's protection. However, attendees must be self-sufficient and take full responsibility for their own safety. We will never leave anyone behind.

Parking and meeting place - Seaview car park CO5 8DA.
10.30am

This event will be postponed if it is forcast to rain on the day. The event organiser will confirm the event the night before with attendees.

You must bring the following -

Food - snacks plus lunch.
Water.
Hiking or trail boots/shoes.
(Packable) rain jacket.
Emergancy kit inc. whistle + emergency blanket.
Phone, power bank + lead
Warm layering system - base layer, fleece, jacket, gloves, hat etc.
Change for any car parking.
Head torch

Recommended items to bring -

A thermos of your favourite hot beverage to have before and after the walk. Or a stove and cup to make a fresh hot drink.

Please download the apps Strava, what3words and maps.me. (Download the area map for Mersea in maps.me.)

Wild loo kit. Tissues and sealable bags. Nature is beautiful but let's leave no trace ;)

Sit pad

Your warmest, biggest, snuggliest coat/dry robe for waiting around at the beginning/end of walk. Not to take with you.

Sunglasses.

Spare pair socks.

You may bring -
A portable speaker like a Jbl clip. Listening to music is ok for remote areas and long stretches of walking, as long as other people are taken into consideration with regards to volume.

If you have any questions, please contact Joanne Wood, the event organiser. We look forward to seeing you.