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Manningtree Estuary – Mistley Towers loop from Mistley

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Manningtree Estuary – Mistley Towers loop from Mistley

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Manningtree Estuary – Mistley Towers loop from Mistley

01:56

7.29km

70m

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 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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657 m

St Mary and St Michael's Church, Mistley

Highlight • Religious Site

The parish church of Mistley with Manningtree was built around 1868–70 after the original church down the road (Church of St Mary the Virgin, now Mistley Towers) was demolished.

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1.13 km

Laundry Wood

Forest

1.41 km

View of the River Stour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Harbour side view of the bay and over onto Dedham Vale (Constable country). Just down the street there are plenty of coffee shops and pubs for refreshments.

Tip by

5.79 km

Manningtree is England's smallest town, according to its residents. Don’t let that fool you into thinking there’s nothing here, though. Situated on a wildlife-rich estuary, and hailed as the gateway …

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5.84 km

Winyl Record Store & Wine Bar

Highlight • Restaurant

I picked up a 12" mid-ride but really struggled to fit it in a jersey pocket along with the bottle of wine.

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6.12 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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6.88 km

Mistley Towers

Highlight • Historical Site

The square symmetrical towers are in the neoclassical style, resembling tall pavilions rather than towers, with each facade pedimented and the whole surmounted by a cupola decorated with blind windows …

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7.29 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.93 km

1.75 km

919 m

688 m

Surfaces

2.63 km

2.07 km

1.89 km

343 m

214 m

146 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 16 May

16°C

8°C

26 %

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Manningtree Estuary – Mistley Towers loop from Mistley

St Mary and St Michael's Church, Mistley

Fields off Green Lane

Old Knobbly

View of the River Stour