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East Of England

Frinton and Walton

Naze Tower – John Weston Nature Reserve loop from Walton-on-the-Naze

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Frinton and Walton

Naze Tower – John Weston Nature Reserve loop from Walton-on-the-Naze

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26

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Naze Tower – John Weston Nature Reserve loop from Walton-on-the-Naze

02:17

8.84km

40m

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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985 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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2

1.23 km

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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3

1.36 km

Cliff Erosion Site

Highlight • Natural Monument

At this point, the path to the right is no longer possible due to the collapse of the cliff.

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4

1.62 km

Memorial Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Grave decorations were placed on this tree in memory of various people.

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5

2.33 km

John Weston Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4.65 km

Naze Coastal Defences and Historical Landmarks

Highlight • Trail

Essex Wildlife Centre at the Naze. Cafe and views

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7

4.65 km

Submerged Pillboxes on the Beach

Highlight • Historical Site

These bunkers can only be seen at low tide.

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8

7.44 km

Statue of Private Herbert George Columbine VC

Highlight • Historical Site

Statue of private Herbert George Columbine, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in WWI

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8.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

2.37 km

1.42 km

336 m

Surfaces

2.75 km

2.61 km

1.84 km

1.44 km

150 m

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