Bowers gifford nature reserve

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Overview

Flat circular walk with lake views of winter visiting birds

Will be some mud but can often be more large puddles following rain

No facilities on this walk so bring own drinks and snacks

Please check website a day or two before as walk will be cancelled if weather bad

Sunday, 28 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Street parking on jotmans lane Benfleet around junction with Watlington Road

Nose 21 and 22 buses stop at cemetery corner

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Introductory walk
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 76649 87158
Nearest postcode:: SS7 5AX
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Start time:: 10:00 am

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