At this point - corresponding to the southerly extent of the river wall flood defence improvements - we encounter a broad grassed area with a dilapidated pathway above a pebbled beach. At the point where the river wall deflects by 90 degrees a slipway access to the beach originally existed as did a boat house and a mortuary (which we don't wish to replace!) Handrails were originally in place but deteriorated to such a point that they had to be removed for safety.