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East Tilbury Point Water Tower – Coalhouse Fort loop from West Tilbury

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East Of England

East Tilbury Point Water Tower – Coalhouse Fort loop from West Tilbury

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East Tilbury Point Water Tower – Coalhouse Fort loop from West Tilbury

05:23

21.2km

60m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 8, 2026

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Bus stop

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4.13 km

Tilbury Fort, on the north bank of the River Thames, has protected London from seaward attackers since the 16th century. Henry III was the first to build a fort here to protect against French invaders. The fort you see today was built between 1670-84 and is hailed as the finest surviving example of 17th-century fortification in Britain. These days, you can explore the original guardhouse, chapel, gatehouse buildings, gunpowder magazines, Victorian underground passages, a museum, and more.

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7.77 km

Tilbury Fort

Highlight • Castle

Tilbury Fort once protected London’s seaward approach from its original construction in the 16th century, right up until the Second World War. Now an English Heritage site, the fort is the very best example of this type of sea defence in the country.

As an English Heritage site, you will need to book tickets in advance if you want to pay a full visit during your ride. All information regarding Tilbury Fort can be found here: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tilbury-fort

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11.2 km

East Tilbury Point Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

Quiet area with a local Cafe at the Coal House Fort

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11.8 km

Coalhouse Fort

Highlight • Rest Area

This impressive artillery fort was built in the 1860s and was designed to protect the lower Thames from attack. It replaced earlier fortifications dating back to the 15th century. The fort is free to roam and features free parking, picnic tables, a playground, and toilets with disabled facilities.

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17.2 km

East Tilbury Station

Highlight • Rest Area

21.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.55 km

6.68 km

3.57 km

908 m

471 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

4.22 km

4.19 km

1.32 km

870 m

154 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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East Tilbury Point Water Tower – Coalhouse Fort loop from West Tilbury

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Tilbury Fort

Tilbury Fort

East Tilbury Point Water Tower

Coalhouse Fort

East Tilbury Station

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