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Essex
Tendring
Frinton and Walton

Naze Tower – John Weston Nature Reserve loop from Walton-on-the-Naze

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Hiking trails & Routes
East Of England
Essex
Tendring
Frinton and Walton

Naze Tower – John Weston Nature Reserve loop from Walton-on-the-Naze

Moderate

5.0

(1)

27

hikers

Naze Tower – John Weston Nature Reserve loop from Walton-on-the-Naze

02:17

8.84km

40m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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985 m

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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2

1.23 km

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

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3

1.36 km

Cliff Erosion Site

Highlight • Natural Monument

At this point, the path to the right is no longer possible due to the collapse of the cliff.

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4

1.62 km

Memorial Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Grave decorations were placed on this tree in memory of various people.

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5

2.33 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

4.65 km

Essex Wildlife Centre at the Naze. Cafe and views

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4.65 km

Submerged Pillboxes on the Beach

Highlight • Historical Site

These bunkers can only be seen at low tide.

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8

7.45 km

Statue of private Herbert George Columbine, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in WWI

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8.84 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

2.37 km

1.42 km

336 m

Surfaces

2.75 km

2.61 km

1.84 km

1.45 km

150 m

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Wednesday 7 October

14°C

7°C

12 %

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