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Heybridge Basin Marina – Mill Beach Beach Huts loop from Chigborough Lakes Nature Reserve

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Heybridge Basin Marina – Mill Beach Beach Huts loop from Chigborough Lakes Nature Reserve

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Heybridge Basin Marina – Mill Beach Beach Huts loop from Chigborough Lakes Nature Reserve

01:52

7.42km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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After 492 m for 480 m

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After 7.09 km for 177 m

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979 m

The Stumble Causeway to Osea Island

Highlight • Bridge

A tidal causeway known as The Stumble connects Osea Island with the mainland. Sadly the island isn't open to the public but you can visit by staying in the island's …

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1.94 km

Heybridge Basin Waterfront Path

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More suited to gravel/touring type bikes, very narrow in places but great view of the coastline all the way!

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4.51 km

Heybridge Basin Marina

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Free car park at Heybridge Basin along with two pubs and a cafe for refreshments after your ride.

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4.56 km

The Jolly Sailor, Heybridge Basin

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Juring lockdown, you can order hot food to take away through the window to the left of the main entrance. They'll also fill your water bottle if you're very lucky.

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4.58 km

The Lock Tea Room

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great seating area outside, tend to be very busy when sunny!

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6.28 km

Beech Hut Renovation

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Not sure who put up the questions or who answered them. Builders were working on the Beech Hut in Jan2024

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7.08 km

Mill Beach Beach Huts

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Backed by a caravan park, Mill Beach has stunning views over the estuary and the unique beach huts on stilts. The Osea View Cafe on the beach makes a great waterfront stop on any hike.

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7.10 km

The View

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There are 10 Tiptree Tearooms around the Essex countryside. This one has a wonderful view!

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7.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.01 km

1.07 km

172 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.21 km

1.06 km

113 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 30 May

23°C

13°C

11 %

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Heybridge Basin Marina – Mill Beach Beach Huts loop from Chigborough Lakes Nature Reserve

The Stumble Causeway to Osea Island

Heybridge Basin Waterfront Path

Heybridge Basin Marina

The Jolly Sailor, Heybridge Basin

The Lock Tea Room

Beech Hut Renovation

Mill Beach Beach Huts

The View

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