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From London, etc - A12
Exit the A12 at the A1124 Cambridge, Colchester West exit.
There is also a small white and blue sign saying Mersea.
Turn right at the roundabout and then follow the signs for Mersea (B1025).
From Ipswich / Yarmouth - A12
Exit the A12 at the A1124 Cambridge, Colchester West exit.
Turn left at roundabout and then follow the signs to Mersea (B1025).
From Cambridge on the A604 / A1124.
Follow the signs to Colchester until you pass over the A12.
Then follow the signs to Mersea (B1025).
Beware!
of an automatic speed trap approximately half a mile after leaving the A12.
If you have travelled via any of the above routes you will eventually end up
on the B1025 (Mersea Road). You have about 13 miles to go.
When you arrive in Colchester, follow road signs to Mersea (Mersea Road/B1025) and The Peldon Rose pub (AFSC RV) is located some 6 miles from the town centre on the right hand side just before you reach the causeway to Mersea Island.
TIDE TIMES
Mersea is linked to the mainland by a causeway called The Strood.
The causeway can become flooded during high tides
. . . and no there ain't no ferry across.
This year there are exceptionally high tides and you
WILL NOT be able to cross the causeway.
Please don't take the risk as your scooter or car will be severely damaged by sea water.
The times below indicate when the tide peaks.
The causeway can be covered up to an hour before and after these times.
Date Time Height Time Height
31/08/2007 02.51 5.32m 14:30 5.30m
01/09/2007 03.27 5.25m 15:30 5.10m
02/09/2007 04.05 5.06m 16:00 5.10m
Tides in excess of 4.40m MIGHT flood the Strood.
Those in excess of 4.80m WILL flood the Strood.
Strong winds will also increase the risk of flooding.
If you can't get across the Strood just go back a couple of miles and grab a drink at the Peldon Rose while the tide drops.
