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East Of England

Frinton and Walton

Naze Tower – The Naze Headland loop from Kirby Cross

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Frinton and Walton

Naze Tower – The Naze Headland loop from Kirby Cross

Hard

4.7

(3)

10

hikers

Naze Tower – The Naze Headland loop from Kirby Cross

05:40

22.1km

70m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.08 km

Frinton Beach Huts

Highlight • Structure

Maybe it's nothing special but good place to do some mileage.

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2

8.03 km

Walton Pier Amusement Arcade

Highlight • Structure

Not the prettiest from the outside but walking in took me by surprise, it is the biggest indoor fun/games/ride attraction I have seen.

It has a food area where you can buy snacks and drinks.

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3

10.5 km

Naze Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Also known as the Hanoverian Tower, Naze Tower was built to aid ships navigating this stretch of coastline, which otherwise has very few landmarks. It would have had a light …

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4

10.8 km

Plaque for Rocket Testing at Walton-on-the-Naze

Highlight • Monument

The first English experiments with guided missiles were carried out on the site behind the sign in 1944.

Translated by Google •

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5

12.0 km

John Weston Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust, John Weston Nature Reserve was named after an Essex Naturalist and reserve warden. The reserve may be small but it is an important landing area of rough grassland and thickets for migrating birds.

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6

12.3 km

The Naze Headland

Highlight • Natural

The Naze headland is the most easterly in Essex, and is a stunning place for a hike, especially the circular route around its length from Walton-on-the-Naze.

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12.7 km

Beach

Beach

8

13.4 km

Old Fishing Boat and Marshland at Walton Backwaters

Highlight • Natural

lovely easy walk, beautiful, varied scenery. Enjoyed every moment.

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9

14.1 km

Walton Channel and Walton Hall Marshes

Highlight • River

Nice walk along the marshes with nice views.
On a hot day make sure to take water as it got very warm.when we walked it.

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B

22.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

6.14 km

3.29 km

1.38 km

476 m

Surfaces

5.54 km

5.34 km

4.90 km

3.30 km

2.53 km

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Tuesday 21 July

20°C

14°C

24 %

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