Welcome to Skipper Island

Skipper Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the heart of the Essex River. The island is a popular destination for boaters and kayakers, who come to explore its rugged coastline and pristine beaches. The island is also home to a variety of wildlife, including ospreys, herons, and seals, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Despite its small size, Skipper Island has a rich history. The island was once used as a base for fishermen and lobstermen, who would use it as a place to store their gear and take shelter during storms. Today, the island is a protected wildlife sanctuary, and visitors are not allowed to land on its shores. However, boaters can still enjoy the island's natural beauty from a distance, and many choose to anchor their boats nearby and take in the stunning views.

Overall, Skipper Island is a hidden gem in the heart of Essex. Its rugged coastline, pristine beaches, and rich history make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the area. Whether you're a boater, kayaker, birdwatcher, or nature enthusiast, Skipper Island is sure to leave a lasting impression. So why not plan a visit today and discover the beauty of this unique and special place for yourself?

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 8.1°C

Wind: 5.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
William Read Primary And Nursery Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Travis Martinson	Long Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0JE 1268683053 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss J Walker	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9DP 1268683903 School Website
Canvey Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Tucker	Long Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0JG 01268682288 School Website
Canvey Island Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Dorrington	Long Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0JG 01268683257 School Website
St Katherines Church Of England Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne-Marie Taylor	Hilton Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9QA 01268685611 School Website
Winter Gardens Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Stalham	Hilton Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9QA 01268699305 School Website
Castle View School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Steve Durkin	Foksville Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 7FH 1268696811 School Website
The Cornelius Vermuyden School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Hockey	Dinant Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 9QS 01268685011 School Website
Northwick Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Frances Emma Lane	Third Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 9SU 01268684554 School Website
Lubbins Park Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Murrell	May Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 7HF 1268697181 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Benfleet Ferry Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1NF 1.76 Miles

Leigh On Sea Belton Way, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2ET 2.87 Miles

Chalkwell The Ridgeway, Chalkwell, Essex, SS0 8PX 4.06 Miles

Pitsea Station Approach, Pitsea, Essex, SS16 4UD 4.16 Miles

Rayleigh Station Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HJ 4.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Acclaim Travel 01268 692842 2 Metz Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9AX 0.21 Miles
Alpha Airport Transfers 0845 070 5540 22 Sanders Rd, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9NY 0.68 Miles
C K Chauffeurs Ltd 01268 690691 22 Sanders Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9NY 0.68 Miles
Regal Cars 01268 680865 7 Fenwick Way, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9FF 0.69 Miles
Georges Minibuses 01268 692352 First Av, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9LR 0.72 Miles
Micks Minibuses 01268 681389 7A May Av, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7EE 0.78 Miles
Luxury Limousines 01268 515779 Sea Breeze, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7HD 1.06 Miles
R And S Private Hire 01268 696016 Unit 1B/Charfleets Rd, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0PQ 1.09 Miles
Steves Radio Cars 01268 682222 95 High Street, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1ND 1.74 Miles
Steves Taxis 01268 750001 95 High St, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1ND 1.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ss8 387D Sydervelt Road Ss8 9Aj Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss8 230 Long Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss8 296 Fairlop Avenue Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Ss8 283 Linden Way Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Ss8 427 Thorney Bay Camp Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Ss8 143D The Parkway Canvey Ss8 8Aq Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss8 1157 Furtherwick Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss8 161 Link Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ss8 1158P - Furtherwick Road Parcel Box Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Ss8 157 Furtherwick Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss8 82 Hilton Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ss8 255 Canvey Village Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ss8 241 Knightswyck Estate Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Ss8 60 Meppel Avenue Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Ss8 260 Furtherwick Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Covid Vaccination Site - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1St Floor Central Canvey Primary Care Centre Long Road Canvey Island SS8 0JA
Covid Vaccination Site - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	1St Floor Central Canvey Primary Care Centre Long Road Canvey Island SS8 0JA
Covid Vaccination Site - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1St Floor Central Canvey Primary Care Centre Long Road Canvey Island SS8 0JA
Dmc Healthcare 01268 686000	Canvey Island P.C.C. Long Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0JA
Canvey Pcn Hub 01268 686000	Canvey Primary Care Cntr Long Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0JA

Local Stores

Long Road
173-175 Long Road
Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 0JD
01245 227733
Store Website
0.14 miles

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SPAR South Benfleet
SPAR
22/28 High Road
South Benfleet
Benfleet
SS7 5LH
01268 906571
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Riverside Vets Canvey
Treda 110 Long Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0JN 01268 682412 riverside_canvey@live.co.uk Website 0.17 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet Canvey Island
199 Furtherwick Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 7BW 01268 511 905 canvey.island@medivet.co.uk Website 0.66 miles
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Leigh-On-Sea Vets4pets Ltd
1603-1609 London Road Leigh-On-Sea Essex SS9 2SQ 01702 471 540 leighonsea@vets4pets.com Website 3.03 miles
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Medivet Benfleet London Road (Riverside Vets Benfleet)
370 London Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1BG 01268 755801 Benfleet.London.Rd@medivet.co.uk Website 3.09 miles
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Benfleet Veterinary Surgery
411 Kents Hill Road North Benfleet Essex SS7 4AD 01268 753 775 3.26 miles

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Yourvets
12 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7UR 01268 745180 rayleigh@yourvets.co.uk Website 3.95 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 3.70 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

Location what3words venue.froth.tall

Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 4.59 miles Follow Bosworth Road Across Wren Avenue To The Very Top Of The Street And You'Ll See The Car Park Entrance.

Location what3words recall.gross.sugar

The Wick Country Park
An Easy Walk With Grasslands With A Huge Lake In The Middle. The Lake Is Used For Fishing So May Be More Difficult For A Swim In Fishing Season But We've Not Found It A Problem Yet!! There Are Easy Trails To Follow And Lots Of Open Spaces For Ball Throwing And Running Around. It's A Great Place For An Easy But Fun Walk. 41 Tresco Way Wickford Lancashire SS12 9GP 5.70 miles

Location what3words empire.nobody.runner

Langdon Hills Country Park
A Stroll Through Langdon Hills Offers Some Gentle Climbs. From The Higher Point, You And Your Dog Will Be Able To Enjoy The Views Over London And The Thames Estuary. With A Mixture Of Wildflower Meadows And Woodland To Explore, This Gentle Walk Is Ideal. SS17 9NH 5.88 miles From Basildon, Head Out On The A176 South, Take A Right Onto Dry Street, Just After Basildon University Hospital. Follow Dry Street Until You Reach A Left Turn Onto One Tree Hill. The Car Park Is Down This Road, On The Right.

Langdon Hills Country Park (Westley Heights)
The Climax High Rd Langdon Hills Basildon SS16 6HU 7.17 miles Just Behind The Harvester

Location what3words rice.rested.afford

Coalhouse Fort Park
Princess Margaret Rd East Tilbury Tilbury RM18 8QD 7.55 miles

Location what3words venues.detail.drag

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-11.2°C	-12.8°C	-12°C	-12.4°C	-12.4°C	-8.7°C	-4.9°C	-1.9°C	-1.3°C	-1.6°C	-3.1°C	-2.7°C
Feels Like	-13.5°C	-12.2°C	-12.2°C	-12.4°C	-12.4°C	-11.4°C	-8.8°C	-5.9°C	-5.2°C	-5.4°C	-7.8°C	-8.5°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Freezing fog	Freezing fog
Temp	-1.8°C	-2.1°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	-2°C	-1.6°C	-1.2°C	-1.2°C	-1.5°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-2°C
Feels Like	-8°C	-8.5°C	-8.8°C	-8.3°C	-7.6°C	-6.9°C	-6.3°C	-6°C	-5.9°C	-5.9°C	-6°C	-5.3°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-2°C	-2.2°C	-2.4°C	-2.5°C	-2.3°C	-1.1°C	0.8°C	1.6°C	1.8°C	1.6°C	1.1°C	-0.7°C
Feels Like	-5.7°C	-6.6°C	-7.4°C	-7.9°C	-8°C	-6.9°C	-4.6°C	-3.5°C	-2.3°C	-0.8°C	-2°C	-4.4°C

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