The river Roach at Paglesham

A bright and blustery February morning seemed ideal for a walk along the wall. After parking at Paglesham East End we followed Footpath No.10 to the boatyard and seawall to take Footpath No.11 westwards. We walked about 2 Km as far as Stannet's Creek and then retraced our steps. The following photographs record some of the views and topography.

It is interesting how a walk along this relatively remote path, with the river running roughly east-southwest (or in this case with the sun shining on mudflats at lowtide), visually puts many other places and villages in their relationships to each other at this eastern end of the Rochford District. It also shows how near these places were to the rivers and creeks which were so important in the past for the transportation by sailing barge of farm produce.

See also related articles Bricks and Barges at Wakering and District and Sailing barges on the Crouch and Roach

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