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Manningtree Estuary – Mistley Towers loop from Manningtree

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Manningtree Estuary – Mistley Towers loop from Manningtree

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Manningtree Estuary – Mistley Towers loop from Manningtree

01:02

9.74km

70m

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: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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168 m

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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304 m

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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501 m

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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578 m

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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1.34 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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3.28 km

Fields off Green Lane

Highlight • Natural

5.54 km

Hearts Delights Plant Shop and Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

opens 9.30am

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7.60 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Lawford

Highlight • Historical Site

St Mary’s is a pretty Grade I-listed church in peaceful surroundings on the outskirts of Lawford. It is constructed from flint, rubble, septaria, and brick, with limestone dressings and red …

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9.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.93 km

2.73 km

1.06 km

702 m

699 m

615 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

2.59 km

1.86 km

1.69 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 28 June

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Manningtree Estuary – Mistley Towers loop from Manningtree

View of the River Stour