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Shotley Pier and Marina – The Bristol Arms loop from Harwich

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East Of England

Shotley Pier and Marina – The Bristol Arms loop from Harwich

Moderate

5.0

(2)

6

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Shotley Pier and Marina – The Bristol Arms loop from Harwich

02:29

9.54km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

989 m

View of Felixstowe Docks Cranes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view across the estuary of the impressive cranes lining Felixstowe Docks as you head south towards Shotley Gate.

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2

3.89 km

Commonwealth War Graves, Shotley Sailors' Cemetery

Highlight • Monument

Commonwealth War Graves, unusual as all Sailors

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3

3.90 km

Shotley Vineyard

Highlight • Rest Area

there's c. 400m of gravel leading up to the vineyard, I'd hike that bit in and out if riding road bike.

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4

9.49 km

Shotley Pier and Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Shotley Pier was built in 1894 to enable the Royal Mail to travel between Shotley Gate and Harwich. As well as mail, coal, munitions and sailors also travelled on its …

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5

9.51 km

The Bristol Arms

Highlight • Pub

The pub is now open and table service outside. So you don’t have to leave your bike. Remember not to eat too much. As it’s a straight hill climb from the start back home.

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B

9.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.48 km

2.45 km

2.25 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.13 km

1.86 km

1.67 km

879 m

709 m

291 m

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Thursday 22 October

13°C

7°C

97 %

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