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Manningtree Estuary – Mistley Towers loop from Bradfield

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Manningtree Estuary – Mistley Towers loop from Bradfield

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Manningtree Estuary – Mistley Towers loop from Bradfield

01:26

13.8km

50m

Running

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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5.09 km

Manningtree Town and Stour Estuary View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little town with a scenic location at the top of the Stour estuary and a pretty, historic high street with several cafes as well as a Tesco convenience store.

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5.29 km

Manningtree Estuary

Highlight • Natural

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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6.73 km

Manningtree Train Station Public Footpath Entrance

Highlight • Trail

Ok it’s left out of the station then right as you enter the car park or else you be scratching your head looking around

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8.06 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.

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8.39 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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9.15 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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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

949 m

676 m

Surfaces

6.55 km

6.07 km

475 m

100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 20 August

20°C

12°C

62 %

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Manningtree Estuary – Mistley Towers loop from Bradfield

Manningtree Town and Stour Estuary View

Manningtree Estuary

Manningtree Train Station Public Footpath Entrance

View of the River Stour

The Walls (Manningtree Estuary)

Mistley Towers

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