The Outer Trial Bank
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The Donut," an artificial island built for an ill-fated engineering project, now serves as a seabird nesting ground.

šŸ“œ Circular artificial island in The Wash, built in the 1970s for a failed engineering project.
šŸ” Known locally as "the Donut," it's now a national nature reserve and seabird habitat.

Why Go

šŸ¦ Important nesting ground for up to 3000 seabirds, part of a National Nature Reserve.
šŸ“ø Unique circular landform, clearly visible on satellite imagery, resembling a marshy meteor-strike.
šŸš¶ Explore a reminder of an ambitious, abandoned project, or take a scenic walk along the tidal defense for views of the island.

Why Avoid

āš ļø The Wash has fast tides and dangerous mud and silt; stick to marked footpaths.
šŸš« No organized tours or trips to the island.
šŸ„¾ Access path via East Bank can be muddy, requires caution.

Tips

šŸ…æļø Parking available at a picnic area near the lighthouse on East Bank.
šŸ›¶ Reachable by experienced kayakers with tidal knowledge.

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