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Walton Backwaters - Thorpe-le-Soken to Walton-on-the-Naze

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Overview

Starting at Thorpe-le-soken station we explore the rarely trodden paths of the Walton backwaters.  Full of diverse birdlife as well as seals, the backwaters are a natural sheltered haven .

Please bring a picnic.  Plus potentially a swimming costume/towel, if the weather is good, for a swim in Walton.  

We will finish on the pier. Optional pub visit at the end afterwards.

 

Saturday, 19 July 2025
Start time:
10:40 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16km / 9.9mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Regular trains back from Walton to the start (Thorpe-le-Soken) and beyond.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 17780 21312
Nearest postcode:
CO16 0HJ
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Start time:
10:40 am

There is car parking.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TM 25172 21446
Nearest postcode:
CO14 8DH
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Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm

Hourly trains back to Thorpe and then the rest of the county.

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