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Site Name: Leigh Marshes

County: Essex

Nearest Place: Leigh on Sea

Also Near: Southend on Sea

OS Grid Ref: TQ 828 855 - Landranger: 178 -  Multimap Link

Height ASL: 0 metres - CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location: South of Leigh on Sea, North of River Thames

Directions: From A13 eastbound, at Southend boundary turn right at lights into Thames drive, 1/2 mile straight on at lights and down hill, at Leigh train station turn right down the left side of station over railway bridge. 200 yards, 2 open fields on left to sea wall and 3rd 3/4 mile but tall trees on sea side.

Parking: Free parking areas 200 and 300 yards on left and 1/2 mile on right side.

Facilities: No facilities, nearest shops at top of hill in Leigh Broadway 1/2 mile.

Accessibility:

Flying Area: first two fields, 150 yds wide, half mile long, 3rd field 150yds wide 1/4 long.

Comments: Flyers most evenings, Sundays busy all day with all types of flyers.

Local Clubs/Contacts: Essex Kite Group ~ Email: essexkiteclub(at)whisky-bottle.co.uk - Tel. 07970 233145 Alan

Nearest Retailer: Whaam Kites, Top flr Unit 416, Lakeside shopping centre, Grays, Essex - Tel. 01708 864074. Open until 10.00 pm most nights.

Report By: Alan Nightingale (Whisky) 13.09.2000 - Email: alan(at)whisky-bottle.co.uk

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