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Wrabness Nature Reserve – Manningtree Estuary loop from Wrabness Nature Reserve

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Wrabness Nature Reserve – Manningtree Estuary loop from Wrabness Nature Reserve

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Wrabness Nature Reserve – Manningtree Estuary loop from Wrabness Nature Reserve

05:03

19.4km

120m

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: May 12, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.9 km for 279 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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717 m

Wrabness Nature Reserve boasts fine views over the River Stour and stunning wildlife displays at all times of the year. Keep a look-out for bird species including nightingale, turtle dove, and short-eared owl.

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5.63 km

Millgrove Wood

Forest

8.13 km

Old Knobbly

Highlight • Natural Monument

9.95 km

St Mary and St Michael's Church, Mistley

Highlight • Religious Site

The parish church of Mistley with Manningtree was built around 1868–70 after the original church down the road (Church of St Mary the Virgin, now Mistley Towers) was demolished.

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10.8 km

Manningtree Estuary

Highlight • Natural

Manningtree is England's smallest town, according to its residents. Don’t let that fool you into thinking there’s nothing here, though. Situated on a wildlife-rich estuary, and hailed as the gateway …

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13.1 km

Dedham Vale National Landscape Entrance

Highlight • Viewpoint

What a relaxing area to walk in, it's busy in the touristy areas but the countryside away from these places is very quiet, if you like quiet walks and the time to think with great views. definitely visit

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14.8 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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15.5 km

Mistley Towers

Highlight • Historical Site

The square symmetrical towers are in the neoclassical style, resembling tall pavilions rather than towers, with each facade pedimented and the whole surmounted by a cupola decorated with blind windows …

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.11 km

4.88 km

2.92 km

1.77 km

538 m

224 m

Surfaces

9.98 km

5.23 km

2.01 km

1.99 km

224 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

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Wrabness Nature Reserve – Manningtree Estuary loop from Wrabness Nature Reserve

View of the Stour Estuary