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Dovercourt Lighthouses – Dovercourt Lighthouses loop from Harwich

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Dovercourt Lighthouses – Dovercourt Lighthouses loop from Harwich

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Dovercourt Lighthouses – Dovercourt Lighthouses loop from Harwich

01:04

17.2km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.1 km for 99 m

After 13.2 km for 257 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.26 km

View of the North Sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are several benches close to the water.

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8.39 km

Dovercourt Lighthouses

Highlight • Monument

Early forms of the lighthouse (roughly 1860s) that would have guided ships in Harwich. Restored in the 1980s they're now a local highlight and well worth stopping off at the explore.

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11.2 km

Safe Haven – Harwich Kindertransport Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

The Save Haven sculpture commemorates the rescue of 10,000 mostly Jewish children from persecution and murder by the Nazis at the beginning of World War II. The port of Harwich played a central role in the children's transport.

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11.2 km

T@Patricia's Cafe, Harwich Seafront

Highlight • Cafe

With outdoor tables overlooking the Harwich sea front as well as indoor seating. Great spot to enjoy the view over a coffee and cake. Open til 4pm weekdays, 5pm weekends.

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12.0 km

Harwich Redoubt

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1808 to defend Harwich from Napoleonic invasion, Harwich Redoubt is an impressive fort. The circular building measures 180 ft (60 m) in diameter. Today, part of the fort houses a military museum.

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13.1 km

View of the North Sea from Harwich Seafront

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you still have time before the ferry departs, you can still enjoy a bit of beach and sea here. It's about 15 minutes by bike to the ferry terminal.

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14.1 km

Dovercourt Lighthouses

Highlight • Historical Site

These unusual lighthouses were built around the 17th century and are a unique example of the first types of lighthouses dating to Roman and medieval times. The lighthouses would have …

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14.3 km

Dovercourt Lighthouses

Highlight • Historical Site

These unusual lighthouses were built around the 17th century and are a unique example of the first types of lighthouses dating to Roman and medieval times. The lighthouses would have …

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.18 km

5.11 km

4.00 km

810 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

3.32 km

1.66 km

291 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 6 July

29°C

17°C

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Dovercourt Lighthouses – Dovercourt Lighthouses loop from Harwich

View of the North Sea

Dovercourt Lighthouses

Safe Haven – Harwich Kindertransport Memorial

T@Patricia's Cafe, Harwich Seafront

Harwich Redoubt

View of the North Sea from Harwich Seafront

Dovercourt Lighthouses

Dovercourt Lighthouses

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