SALT MARSH WHAT TO EXPECT...

STRONG STREAMS AT THE ENTRANCE

Marshes are usually made up of a network of shallow creeks, all converging upon a narrow and deep channel that leads out to the sea. Tidal streams will be particularly fast here, both on the ebb and flood (as the tide rises water will rush in and when the tide falls the currents will flow out to sea).

SHELTERED WATERS WITHIN

Because a large salt marsh if often connected to the sea by a single narrow channel, waves at sea crash on the beaches and very little swell reaches into the marsh. This makes the waters calm and smooth, even if it is rough out at sea, and is perfect for kayaking as your low profile allows you to keep out of any wind, merging with the landscape and not startling the birds.

BRILLIANT BIRDLIFE

North Norfolk’s marshes are home to amazing birdlife; depending on the time of year, you might see avocets, marsh harriers, redshanks, oystercatchers, lapwings, sandwich terns, pink-footed geese, brent geese and more.

SOFT MUD

With the arteries bisecting every corner of the marsh, expect soft mud wherever you go. If you are walking, either stick to the dry land just outside of the marsh or follow established footpaths along raised walkways that remain dry at all tides.