West Mersea Beach
West Mersea, Essex
Mersea is a small Island connected to the mainland by a causeway. The beach is backed by grassland and has plenty of beach huts with views over the Blackwater estuary.
Beach Type
Sand/pebblesFacilities
Toilets available just off the beachThere are cafes and shops nearby
Activities
A popular spot for windsurfersThere are childrens playgrounds near the beach
Nature and Wildlife
There are various footpaths around the island with the eastern end offering quieter. open. sandy beaches.Parking
Parking available just off the beachWater Quality
AcceptableLifeguard
NoLocation
Nearest town: West MerseaCounty: Essex
Latitude/Longitude: 51.7729, 0.933014
Postcode: CO5 8DE
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Explore more of the area around West Mersea, Essex at Explore Britain.
Access
From Colchester. head south on the B1025 to Mersea Island.Public Transport
Bus services 67/67A/67C/67D/67E/67B run to West Mersea from Colchester. See www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southeast/essex/timetables/timetableindex.php for more info.Nearest Railway Stations
Alresford (Essex) (Approx. 6 miles away)Wivenhoe (Approx. 6 miles away)
Hythe (Essex) (Approx. 7 miles away)
Great Bentley (Approx. 8 miles away)
Colchester Town (Approx. 8 miles away)
Tourist Information
Colchester TIC. 1 Queen Street. Essex 01206 282920. Coleford TIC. High Street. Gloucestershire 01594 812388.See the Environment Agency report for this beach