Walks, typically of 2-3 miles taking around 2 hours to see Reserves, Country parks etc with a view to seeing and identifying birds, trees, wildflowers and insects.
Please make sure that you are registered for a walk by messaging Terry Smith, or the link that is at the top of the page detailing the walk..
All attendees must be a current member of Upminster u3a.

Abberton Reservoir

Bedfords Park

Belhus Woods

Blue House Farm

Bowers Marsh

Canvey Wick

Cely Woods

Chafford Gorge

Eastbrookend

Hainault Forest

Hanningfield Reservoir

Heybridge Basin

Ingrebourne Country Park

Langdon Nature Discovery Park

Old Hall Marshes

Rainham Marshes

The Manor

Thorndon Country Park

Thurrock Thamesside Nature Park

Two Tree Island

Walthamstow Wetlands

Weald Country Park

West Canvey Marsh

Dates for walks in 2026

• May 28th - Eastbrookend
• June - No walk
• July 23rd
• August 27th
• September - No walk
• October 22nd
• November 26th

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