West Mersea

[4getmenot]

I spoke to a woman from West mersea yesterday where I was organising a visit and she said it depends on what time I came but the tide might be up and we might get stuck there. As far as I can see this is part of England and not an island. Is there anyone that lives in West Mersea or nearby that can tell me, do you get stuck there if the tied comes in? Must be bad if you do, it looks a tiny place.

[Mikeyd2]

Been there on holiday a couple of times ....You reach it by driving over a road/ causeway that is only just above the tide line . So if they have a higher than normal tide, bingo the road's flooded.

[4getmenot]

But I got told if tides in then you cant get across, surely that cant happen every day.

[Mikeyd2]

Depends on how high it is , in theory it could , but we never got stuck . Just keep an eye on the tide tables .

[spudqueen]

If the tide's in you can't get to Sunderland Point (near Lancaster), and there is a 'tidal' road near Aveton Gifford in south Devon which again is covered at high tide, though there is another way round there!

[Polotoo]

I have a friend who lives on Mersea, and as far as I can remember the few times its happened to us, its only at very high tides and normally lasts no longer than 30mins (I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong).

On Mersea there are several pubs to while away some time if you do get stuck, and theres one at Peldon just before you cross to the island. Theres quite a useful link, with info about Mersea and most importantly the tides, and if they are going to cover the strood!

http://www.mersea-island.com/tide-tables.cfm

Hope this helps!