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Tollesbury Walks & Route Maps

Tollesbury walk, Essex
Tollesbury · Photo: Trevor Harris

Set in the peaceful Essex village of Tollesbury, these walks combine beautiful coastal scenery with quiet countryside paths and the charm of a traditional waterside community.

The walks take you past Tollesbury Marina and the sheltered creeks around Woodrolfe Creek, where sailing boats and fishing vessels reflect the village’s strong maritime heritage.

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Walk information

Tollesbury Walk 1

Walk distance
3½ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This first Tollesbury route is a short walk that stays relatively close to the village’s heart, whilst still enjoying some of the beautiful coastline here.

The walk takes you past the marina where rows of sailing and motor boats line the tidal creeks, and it then takes you on a lovely loop blending countryside with more coastal walking.

A stop at the village pub half way around the route adds a welcoming touch and makes this a perfect day out.

Refreshments:

The Kings Head, Tollesbury

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Walk information

Tollesbury Walk 2

Walk distance
7 miles
Time
3.5 hours
Route type
Circular

If you have more time for your walk, then this longer route around Tollesbury extends the first route significantly to offer much more beautiful coastal walking.

Around the marina and Woodrolfe Creek, boats line the sheltered channels, reflecting the village’s long-standing links to fishing and sailing.

Further on, a long stretch of walking along the King Charles III England Coast Path leads you along the open sweep of Tollesbury Wick Marshes and River Blackwater.

Finally, a village pub offers a welcome break towards the end of the walk.

Refreshments:

The Kings Head, Tollesbury

Tollesbury Walk 2 5.0 Ratings and reviews 2 ratings

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Community feedback

Overall rating5.0

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly3.5 / 5
Path condition3.0 / 5
Buggy friendly0.5 / 5
Wheelchair friendly0.5 / 5
Toilet facilities3.0 / 5
Pub or café2.5 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelDry underfoot

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Expanded route map for Tollesbury Walk 1, a 3.5 mile circular walk in Essex