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Osea Island loop from Heybridge Basin

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Osea Island loop from Heybridge Basin

Moderate

4.4

(20)

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Osea Island loop from Heybridge Basin

04:15

16.8km

20m

Hiking

Embark on the Osea Island loop from Heybridge Basin for a moderate hike offering refreshing coastal scenery and expansive views across the Blackwater Estuary. This 10.5-mile (16.8 km) route, with a minimal elevation gain of 74 feet (23 metres), typically takes about 4 hours and 14 minutes to complete. You'll…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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301 m

Heybridge Basin Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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2.84 km

Mill Beach Beach Huts

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3.77 km

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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13.5 km

Chigborough Lakes

Highlight • Natural

A Nature Reserve, Chigborough Lakes is set around a number of flooded gravel pits. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including recent sightings of otters. With 2km of …

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16.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

1.69 km

868 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

1.36 km

1.07 km

809 m

402 m

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Weather

Saturday 9 May

14°C

5°C

6 %

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Trail Reviews

William Wilson

October 13, 2021, Heybridge Basin Hike 13.10.2021 16:46

Excellent sea wall walk also taking in a nature reserve, plus a warm sunny day

Osea Island loop from Heybridge Basin

Heybridge Basin Marina

Mill Beach Beach Huts

The Stumble Causeway to Osea Island

Chigborough Lakes

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