Cardwell Bay

Cardwell Bay provided a safe mooring for the flying boats during World War 2 but now gives a safe anchorage to visiting boats. Although there were plans to redevelop the whole area recently — with hotels, shops and the like; even a canal with lock gates (!) — I for one am so glad this didn’t go ahead. It’s a lovely spot just as it is and a perfect place to take a quiet stroll. Imagine how noisy it would have become for local residents and walkers, during the building and ever afterwards too!
There’s a children’s play area at one end of the promenade and lots of benches with delightful views looking out over the water and to the nearby Battery Park across the bay.
I spent many happy hours here as a small child, mostly down on the beach, and it was wonderful to visit again recently and take photos.