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Colchester
West Mersea

West Mersea Houseboats – St. Andrew's Church, Alresford loop from West Mersea

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Colchester
West Mersea

West Mersea Houseboats – St. Andrew's Church, Alresford loop from West Mersea

Easy

4.8

(4)

32

hikers

West Mersea Houseboats – St. Andrew's Church, Alresford loop from West Mersea

01:42

6.63km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.56 km

Old Wooden Wharf

Highlight • Structure

2

4.28 km

Oyster and coffee bar in West Mersea. The 2 work perfectly together

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3

4.38 km

West Mersea Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Mersea Island is a seven-square-mile island off the coast of Essex, England, known for its beautiful scenery, fresh oysters, and sailing culture.

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4

4.45 km

West Mersea Houseboats

Highlight • Structure

Various houseboats hauled up on the marshes, including one particularly notable one.

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5

4.72 km

The Coast Inn

Highlight • Pub

6

4.91 km

Besom Fleet Beach

Highlight • Beach

7

5.53 km

Art Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice local cafe by the church green with outdoor seating and bike racks. Open 9-5 except Sundays.

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8

5.56 km

St. Andrew's Church, Alresford

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice location by a little green square. There's a decent cafe opposite as well.

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B

6.63 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.09 km

2.31 km

494 m

346 m

314 m

Surfaces

3.04 km

2.46 km

493 m

264 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 10 October

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8°C

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