Author of Excellent Essex, Gillian Darley’s walk offers a day’s immersion in the strange, remote Dengie peninsula, with a very compelling destination: the tiny 7th century church of St Peter-on-the-Wall which sits on the foundations of Othona Roman fort. Salt marshes, cockle beds, birds and ships combine to make up the landscape, but it’s the resonance of history that will make the day memorable.

Meet : Tillingham – TBC

Length : 8 Miles ( 4 miles each way) or 1.5 Miles to meet for walk at St Peters.

Difficulty :  Moderate / Easy