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Kev is an experienced walk leader and wildlife enthusiast who specialises in exploring the Thames estuary sandbanks and mudflats when the tide is out.

10/11/2026

We’ve sorted out our dates for March, April and May 2027.
Southend Pierhead, Mulberry harbour and Broomway walks (3 mile and 7 mile options) are now bookable on our website.

We kick off with an early morning Pierhead walk as usual in March when we have some very low tides. This video was taken a couple of years ago in March when the tide went so low, we managed to walk in places I didn’t think was possible ! Hopefully that will happen again.

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01/11/2026

We had a lovely group today for the last Broomway walk of the season. I really enjoyed myself in the calm conditions.

A big thanks from myself (Kev) and Julie to everyone who has booked with us this year. It’s been great fun to guide you. We were generally lucky with the weather this year, cancelling just one Broomway walk back in July because of the weather forecast and only getting one soaking when we were caught in heavy rain in October.

In the next week or two, I will study the tides and come up with some dates for next season.

18/10/2026

It really was a game of two halves today. A fresh breeze with plenty of sunshine on the walk to Foulness island and during our mid walk break.
Then we started our walk back and the heavens opened and we got a thorough soaking. It was a real shame for those who ended up wet and cold, but it certainly reinforced what I say about this being a brutal path in bad weather, with no shade from wind or rain!
I hope those who came still enjoyed the experience. I enjoyed the chats I had with you.

17/10/2026

The breeze was a little chilly today, but the blue sky and sunshine made it very enjoyable. I had some great company as always 😁

04/10/2026

Another very enjoyable weekend of gorgeous October weather. Perfect for exploring the estuary. I loved chatting and answering your questions while we walked in this beautiful place and hopefully we all learned something new.

21/09/2026

I often explain on our walks how crabs shed their shells to grow. We sometimes find soft male crabs but usually we find male crabs carrying a smaller female under one of his legs that is either about to or has shed her shell. If she is normal way up then she is a peeler crab ( about to shed her shell), if she is upside down it means she has shed her shell and while she is soft the crabs mate. The male provides protection while she is in this very vulnerable state. Once her shell is hard again, they separate and she then develops a clump of eggs underneath her which she then protects. Fascinating creatures.
This is a nice video showing a shore crab moulting.

20/09/2026

Another estuary walk in lovely weather. We’ve been fortunate this weekend to explore this unique environment in great conditions.
Really nice to see the pair of Marsh harriers overhead today for the first time in a few weeks 😁

19/09/2026

A very enjoyable Broomway walk today. A westerly breeze, some sunshine and most importantly no rain 😁

10/09/2026

Cooler this evening and more breezy.
Still better than sitting in front of the TV though 😁

09/09/2026

A gorgeous estuary evening, perfect for a Mulberry harbour walk. A slight concern when the tide was above prediction, but it went far enough in the end for us to have a good time. Thanks to those who kept me company this evening.

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