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Shotley Pier and Marina – Harwich Harbour Ferry loop from Shotley

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Shotley Pier and Marina – Harwich Harbour Ferry loop from Shotley

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Shotley Pier and Marina – Harwich Harbour Ferry loop from Shotley

01:45

6.82km

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: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.59 km

Shotley Pier and Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

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 rails – the pier is the only railway pier in Suffolk.

At the beginning of the 21st century, it fell into a state of disrepair. A fundraising campaign in 2018 enabled supporters to purchase the pier and begin renovations. The works are still ongoing today.

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2.61 km

The Bristol Arms

Highlight • Pub

The pub is now open and table service outside. So you don’t have to leave your bike. Remember not to eat too much. As it’s a straight hill climb from the start back home.

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3.37 km

Harwich Harbour Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

The Harwich Harbour Ferry runs between Shotley, Harwich and Felixstowe, from 10am, weather permitting- check times and schedule here: harwichharbourferry.com

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5.02 km

View of Felixstowe Docks Cranes

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6.82 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.87 km

1.31 km

1.16 km

952 m

505 m

Surfaces

1.88 km

1.74 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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16°C

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Shotley Pier and Marina – Harwich Harbour Ferry loop from Shotley

Shotley Pier and Marina

The Bristol Arms

Harwich Harbour Ferry

View of Felixstowe Docks Cranes

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