I've never gone mudding before, but have always loved the idea. I've found some lovely-looking estuary mud not too far from home. There's a footpath running along one of the feeder-streams before the main estuary which looks ideal for a good wallow. There's a steep embankment between the path and the stream to hide it from view, though the footprints clearly show walkers and dogs on both sides, but also some other feeders hidden a bit further from view.
I've read some other forum posts about how to clean up etc. but I'm looking for advice on how to go about it. There's the obvious not going alone, checking tide times etc. but what else should I consider before throwing myself in face-first into the mud?
Any tips on not getting caught? I don't think many people head down there. Is it a case of just scoping it out a few times?
Don't worry too much about people seeing you. Unless you are trespassing, it's nobody's business. Best thing if you are muddy or wet or whatever and you come across people, is to smile and greet them. If you are okay with what you are doing, people will tend to think that it is. The converse is also true.
It's also a good idea to download a tide table, which you can usually find online for the nearest town or port. It's a lot easier to get there at the right times when you're informed. In most cases the hour or two leading up to low tide are your best bet. Some spots further up the channels have longer windows, and there's a slowly filling and draining tidal lagoon spot I go to that behaves quite differently...
Good points about the tides - I hadn't thought that they might be different for the conditions.
I was thinking of taking some hi-vis - people always trust workmen! It's a small community around here, so I'm not worrying about being spotted by someone as much as being spotted by someone who knows me. There's only one good estuary nearby but maybe it's too close. Not sure where else I'd find good mud though.
Love you, too
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