Where can I swim in Essex?

Asked by: Shannon Holloway

Essex swimming beaches

• Frinton-on-Sea.
• Clacton.
• Martello Beach.
• Southend – Chalkwell Beach.
• Thorpe Bay.
• Southend – Westcliff Bay.
• Dovercourt Bay.
• Brightlingsea.

Can you go swimming in Epping Forest?

Epping Forest is a private beach found on the Severn River near Clements Creek. The beach is equipped with docks, swimming lanes, a diving board, and a pier. At the end of the pier, the water is about 10-12 feet deep.

Can I swim in the river Chelmer?

The river Chelmer offers lovely clean swimming and canoeing, for up to two miles downstream of the bridge, or opposite a pretty church.

Can you swim in the River Stour Essex?

There are plenty of places to swim in the Stour between Dedham and Flatford, but a particularly good spot is opposite Dedham Mill, where the river opens into a pond and there is a small gravelly beach.

Can you swim in chalkwell beach?

Essex has two ‘sufficient’ swim-spots. Southend Chalkwell – A long, narrow sandy beach in the area to the west of Southend-on-Sea town centre. Although the town has several beaches to offer, this one has been given one star. West Mersea – The small island sat beneather the Colne and Blackwater rivers.

Can you swim in the River Lea?

A spokesperson from Hackney Council said: “The River Lea is polluted and unsafe for swimming. We would urge people to avoid gathering and swimming in the area.”

Can you swim in Walthamstow reservoirs?

The wetlands are absolutely teeming with so much wildlife you might forget you’re in London at all, and there are several big open stretches of water, and though bathing is not allowed, they make for the perfect view from a picnic blanket.

Can you swim at Maldon?

The lake is approximately five feet deep meaning you can touch the ground in the majority of places, making it ideal for new swimmers on the block. It’s available to open water swimmers on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Can you swim at Burnham on Crouch?

The best time to swim in the Crouch is during the months of July and August when the water can be really warm, especially in the shallows where the sun heats up the mud. Some hardy souls swim in winter, but they are generally old-school toughies and they don’t seem to make them like that any more.

Can you swim at stubbers?

You can still swim until the end of the session ie book to swim at 7:00am you can exit at 8:30am, book to swim at 7:30am and you can exit at 9:00am. Your choice. Arrive at 6:30am and you can start your swim at 7:30am, up to you.

Can you swim at Frinton on Sea?

“Always a nice place to walk and enjoy the view.

Can you swim in the sea at Leigh on Sea?

Southend-On-Sea
Not the whole of Southend’s coastline is deemed unsafe to swim in. According to The Environmental Agency the waters at Leigh Bell Wharf beach have a poor water quality. Leigh Bell Wharf beach is a small sandy beach in the old town of Leigh-on-Sea, just to the west of Southend-on-Sea.

Can you swim in Clacton on Sea?

Clacton-on-Sea
Famous for its pier, amusements and arcades, Clacton is backed by the promenade and beach huts in Essex. While the area of Groyne 41 is permanently advised against, the section a few hundred yards away is safe to swim in.

Can you swim at Walton on the Naze?

Walton-on-the-Naze Lifestyles Timetable
Our 25m Pool is divided into lane’s for Swimmers of various abilities and speeds. Please note- continual length swimming only.

Why is Clacton sea dirty?

Clacton beach contaminated with sewage bacteria ranked among seven worst in England for water quality. Bacteria from sewage is contaminating seawater at a popular Essex beach – making it one of just seven in England failing to meet minimum water quality standards.