Essex Bridge, Staffordshire

Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. A wild swimming spot suitable for families with young children but not during flood conditions We parked up the road and walked down. Interesting history and the largest example of this type of still in existence. Lovely area with lots of nice walks, we headed over the and had a round the Shugborough estate. Lovely packhorse across the Trent river and you can along the path and see Shugborough Hall estate which I think used to belong to Lord Litchfield's family but now part of National Trust. Just under the is a lovely safe shallow bank area and even though it looked cold, there was someone swimming in it today! Amazing Visited as we were at Shugborough and you can out onto the bridge, very impressive structure It's a wonderful place to visit. Firstly there's the amazing structure from the 1500s. Reputedly built by the Earl of Essex for Queen Elizabeth to enable her to cross the rivers. Then there are the two rivers merging : the Sow and the Trent. There is a small Weir. You can see into Shugborough from here For bird spotters you are likely to see grey wagtails ,swans ,herons and if you are lucky kingfishers and goosanders. In Summer it turns into a beach with opportunities to paddle. Dogs of course love to go in for a swim. A great on the edge of Shugborough estate leading onto canal and Great Haywood village. Popular with people for a picnic on the grassed areas on either side. Lovely and we'll kept bridge. The route as accessible and easy to navigate to other parts of the estate Great disign! Beautiful part of the country side and lovely with my dog over to Shugborough Hall. A great place to cool off on a hot day, paddle or swim. Just ensure you take your rubbish with you afterwards. Absolutely idyllic! Lots of nice places for walking. Magical places for kids to play hide and seek! Lovely views, and not far from Canalside Farm and shops! Perfect for lunch, coffee and a bit of local sourced produce. Pretty and lots of fun on warm day A great starting point for a paddle up the river Sow (the left branch) from Essex Bridge. The current is not strong and access is easy from the Shugborough side I visited the area in mid-October, which made the scene with the and foliage very photogenic in its early autumnal colours. I want to go back during a strong winter frost or with snow on the ground. Love this area. As an open water wild swimmer it affords a lovely river dip with easy access to the water. Beautiful. Love this bridge. So peaceful and beautiful views. Lovely walks, great views and a perfect place to start a through Shugborough Hall. If your pet loves water then this is a great place for them to get in and have a swim! A beautiful in a beautiful area. Great for walking or hanging out by the canal. The only let down is the amount of dog poo around, even though there are plenty of bins. Beautiful and fun for family on a hot day Had a lovely swim by Essex the other morning. Just needed to be careful with the water flow , especially under the arches of the bridge. Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.