Shotley Marina – Shotley Pier and Marina loop from Harwich

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Shotley Marina – Shotley Pier and Marina loop from Harwich

Moderate

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Shotley Marina – Shotley Pier and Marina loop from Harwich

02:09

8.34km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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139 m

Harwich Harbour Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

The Harwich Harbour Ferry runs between Shotley, Harwich and Felixstowe, from 10am, weather permitting- check times and schedule here: harwichharbourferry.com

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198 m

Shotley Marina

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Shotley Point protrudes into the estuary of Harwich Harbour. The coast path around the marina is a wonderful place to walk with great views of the boats and harbour activity.

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1.10 km

View of Felixstowe Port

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Shotley Point you can see directly over the mouth of the River Orwell and Harwich Harbour to Felixstowe Port. The vast machinery feels in stark contrast to the small …

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3.55 km

Commonwealth War Graves, Shotley Sailors' Cemetery

Highlight • Monument

Commonwealth War Graves, unusual as all Sailors

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3.56 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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7.55 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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7.57 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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