Head across the River Crouch on a scenic ferry ride from Burnham, arriving at the RSPB Wallasea Island Nature Reserve. There, a guide from the RSPB will take walkers on an approximately 5 mile walk around the nature reserve - a magical landscape of marshland, lagoons, ditches and sea.

Walk Highlight: The amazing variety of birdlife to see whilst on the island.

The return ferry crossing is included free of charge. (Pre-bookable picnics are available from Peaberries and Ground Coffee House in the High Street, Bunrham-on-Crouch - not included in festival).

N.B The ferry crossing pick up point is yet to be confirmed due to changing ferry terminal/wharves. Those booking will be sent details of ferry pick up point.

Routes

• Accessibility of route - Walk with uneven or muddy ground. Walking boots recommended, steps and boat journey.

• Public Transport - From Maldon Bus 331, 09:14 Swan Hotel, Maldon, arrives 10:01, Return 14:48 arrives 15:39. Train - Direct into Burnham-On-Crouch railway station. for more travel options visit www.travelessex.co.uk for bus times or www.greateranglia.co.uk for train times.

• Countryside
• Length of route (miles) - 5.3
• Moderate Route
• Typical duration of route - 3hr 15mins

Parking - Pay and display, at the Marina car park, or there are free parking spaces within Burnham-on-Crouch town, Riverside Park.

Please note the ferry may be changing pick-up location from the Marina to the town pontoon on the Quay before the Festival. More details will follow after replacement of Burnham-on-Crouch Pontoon.

To Pre-Book a picnic

Peaberries - Menu can be found at www.peaberriescoffee.co.uk contact number 01621 929477

Ground Coffee House - www.groundcoffeehouse.co.uk telephone 07724732295