A Walk on Rainham Marshes

Would you like to come on another walk with me, this time it is Rainham Marshes, beside the River Thames and is the southernmost part of my neighbourhood. The weather is cloudy with some drizzle but we will enjoy it all the same. (We actually did this walk 2 weeks ago but this week we have warm sun and blue skies). This area is now a wildlife reserve and a place for many wading birds to visit. Godwits, Little Grebes, Avocets, Egrets,Lapwings, Redshanks, Gulls and other marshland birds.

Our first view, having parked the car, is of the River Thames. The city of London is down the river to the right.

We are going to walk 3 miles along the paths and walk boards through the Reed beds with other bits of interest along the way.

The outdoor cafe is closed at this time of year

This area has a history from the time of the First World War when it was used as a firing range to train soldiers and some have used their artistic skills to depict this

An old firing range

The remains of a look out post along the Thames

From the old to modern day. This is the Eurostar train which will be under the Channel and in France well before we get home.

The visitors centre and cafe in the distance

We have finished our walk now and are enjoying some hot tea and although it does not look much, this is the best Cherry and Almond Cake that I have ever tasted. Very almondy with large juicy cherries, a lovely firm but light texture (no sogginess or dryness) and thick icing.