The exploration of the Suffolk Rivers, and I suppose the Essex Rivers, continued today with a visit to the Walton Backwaters. This was always on the original plan and for some time has been a place I have wished to visit – maybe shades of Arthur Ransome “Secret Waters”. It does not disappoint. The view up Hanford water as we entered the Backwaters is breathtaking but we turned south into the Twizzle for Titmarsh Marina.
The marina give the impression of being one of the oldest in the country. It certainly is well established. Surrounded by flood bunds it looks out over the tidal mud flats of the Backwaters. Wandering around the marina what must be one of the ugliest boats was spotted; pale blue with a curious shaped hull, huge topsides and short dumpy mast.
The sail down was gentle with variable Force 3 to 4 winds, sunshine and no rain.
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