Tag Archives: Canvey Island

6b – The Lobster Smack to Benfleet

We left the Lobster Smack, heading north.  To our left was Holehaven Creek, a large body of water with views to the Coryton oil refineries on the other side. As soon as the Lobster Smack is left behind the landscape becomes entirely rural.  There … Continue reading

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6a – Canvey Island Beach to The Lobster Smack

December did not allow us much walking, what with Christmas and illness, so we were all looking forward to doing a walk in early January, particularly as this walk was to get us out of Canvey Island and back to … Continue reading

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5 – Benfleet to Canvey Island Beach

Last week, the high tide was made all the more beautiful by the warm weather and clear skies.  This week, it was back to overcast conditions and a low tide.  Today was the first section of Canvey Island. Canvey Island has been populated for … Continue reading

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