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Dovercourt Lighthouses – View of the North Sea loop from Great Wenham

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East Of England

Dovercourt Lighthouses – View of the North Sea loop from Great Wenham

Moderate

5.0

(1)

15

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Dovercourt Lighthouses – View of the North Sea loop from Great Wenham

03:50

65.9km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

11.9 km

The Walls (Manningtree Estuary)

Highlight (Segment) • River

The road emerges from Manningtree high street and follows the river estuary; known as The Walls it is a lovely space to take a break at either the mobile burger van or ice cream truck

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2

24.3 km

The Castle Inn & Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Good value food and camping. £10 a night for tent and 2 people.

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3

30.0 km

Harwich Redoubt

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1808 to defend Harwich from Napoleonic invasion, Harwich Redoubt is an impressive fort. The circular building measures 180 ft (60 m) in diameter. Today, part of the fort houses a military museum.

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4

31.9 km

View of the North Sea from Harwich Seafront

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you still have time before the ferry departs, you can still enjoy a bit of beach and sea here. It's about 15 minutes by bike to the ferry terminal.

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5

32.0 km

View of the Queen Victoria Statue and the Sea

Highlight • Monument

Just arrived by ferry and then enjoy the view and the nice breeze

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6

32.8 km

Dovercourt Lighthouses

Highlight • Historical Site

These unusual lighthouses were built around the 17th century and are a unique example of the first types of lighthouses dating to Roman and medieval times. The lighthouses would have …

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7

33.1 km

View of the North Sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are several benches close to the water.

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8

48.8 km

Victorian Shelter with View of the River Stour

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

This is a nice swoosh of a downhill into pretty Mistley, past the impressive Mistley Towers, with good views of the Stour Estuary all along. If you are lucky you …

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B

65.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.5 km

6.14 km

2.04 km

1.74 km

455 m

Surfaces

64.8 km

620 m

342 m

145 m

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