Shotley Pier and Marina – Ipswich Waterfront Marina loop from Mistley

Shotley Pier and Marina – Ipswich Waterfront Marina loop from Mistley

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Shotley Pier and Marina – Ipswich Waterfront Marina loop from Mistley

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74.0km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.3 km for 84 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.26 km

Manningtree Town and Stour Estuary View

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Nice little town with a scenic location at the top of the Stour estuary and a pretty, historic high street with several cafes as well as a Tesco convenience store.

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3.44 km

White Bridge over the River Stour

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The lowest crossing on the River Stour, next to the tidal sluices separating the river from the estuary, and also the border between Essex and Suffolk. Originally the site of a timber bridge which was bleached white by the salt.

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11.9 km

Prince Wood

Forest

22.6 km

View of Felixstowe Docks Cranes

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Great view across the estuary of the impressive cranes lining Felixstowe Docks as you head south towards Shotley Gate.

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23.6 km

Shotley Pier and Marina

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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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28.9 km

Landguard Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

29.5 km

View Point Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Located between Landguard Fort and the Port of Felixstowe is the John Bradfield Viewing Area. From here you can enjoy stunning views across the estuary. Though the scenery is beautiful, …

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52.0 km

Ipswich Waterfront

Highlight • River

This iconic area is what makes Ipswich 'East Anglia's Waterfront Town'.

A vibrant area of town, alive with restaurants, cafes and bars; all perched on the waters edge.

A great place day or night.

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52.4 km

Ipswich Waterfront Marina

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A visit to the port of Ipswich is definitely worth it. Here you can not only admire countless yachts, but also eat well. There are countless restaurants and cafes on the Waterfront.

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72.9 km

The Walls (Manningtree Estuary)

Highlight (Segment) • River

The road emerges from Manningtree high street and follows the river estuary; known as The Walls it is a lovely space to take a break at either the mobile burger van or ice cream truck

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