Naze Tower – The Naze Headland loop from Walton-on-the-Naze

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Naze Tower – The Naze Headland loop from Walton-on-the-Naze

Moderate

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Naze Tower – The Naze Headland loop from Walton-on-the-Naze

04:20

16.8km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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466 m

Naze Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Also known as the Hanoverian Tower, Naze Tower was built to aid ships navigating this stretch of coastline, which otherwise has very few landmarks. It would have had a light …

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712 m

Plaque for Rocket Testing at Walton-on-the-Naze

Highlight • Monument

The first English experiments with guided missiles were carried out on the site behind the sign in 1944.

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1.78 km

Managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust, John Weston Nature Reserve was named after an Essex Naturalist and reserve warden. The reserve may be small but it is an important landing area of rough grassland and thickets for migrating birds.

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2.09 km

The Naze Headland

Highlight • Natural

The Naze headland is the most easterly in Essex, and is a stunning place for a hike, especially the circular route around its length from Walton-on-the-Naze.

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2.52 km

Beach

3.18 km

Old Fishing Boat and Marshland at Walton Backwaters

Highlight • Natural

lovely easy walk, beautiful, varied scenery. Enjoyed every moment.

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3.86 km

Walton Channel and Walton Hall Marshes

Highlight • River

Nice walk along the marshes with nice views.
On a hot day make sure to take water as it got very warm.when we walked it.

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7.21 km

Walton Pier Amusement Arcade

Highlight • Structure

Not the prettiest from the outside but walking in took me by surprise, it is the biggest indoor fun/games/ride attraction I have seen.

It has a food area where you can buy snacks and drinks.

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