Circular walk from Harwich

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Overview

Meet Harbour Crescent, Harwich, for a brisk, almost mud free, walk starting along the seafront past Dovercourt Bay, then following the Essex Way through Little Oakley for a lunch stop at Ramsey then to Ray Lane, past Parkstone and up to the Hangings to Dovercourt and back to cars.

Please bring warm drink and picnic (possible Pub stop at lunchtime for coffee etc and facilities). 'Spoons at Dovercourt and end of walk for refreshments, facilities and food for those who wish.

Sunday, 18 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: TM 26264 32150
Nearest postcode:: CO12 3NL
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Start time:: 10:00 am

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