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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