Essex Walks

Wrabness Walks & Route Maps

Wrabness walk, Essex
Wrabness · Photo: Glyn Baker

Starting from Wrabness railway station, these walks combine striking modern architecture with peaceful estuary scenery.

Both routes pass A House for Essex, designed by artist Grayson Perry, before heading down towards the wide-open shores of the Stour Estuary.

The shorter option makes a gentle loop with a mix of estuary views and a little road walking, while the longer of the walks extends your time beside the water and adds a scenic stretch through Stour Wood.

There’s a mild descent down to the estuary - and a steady climb back up - but whichever route you choose, these walks offer a refreshing mix of wildlife, woodland and big coastal skies.

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Walk information

Wrabness Walk 1

Walk distance
1¾ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

A nice short family-friendly stroll which starts from Wrabness train station car park. On this route you will walk past Grayson Perry's “A House for Essex” which was commissioned as part of the Living Architecture programme.

When you reach the Stour estuary, you will have the opportunity to see the varied wildlife before you loop back again to the start. There is some road walking on this route.

There is a gentle descent down to the estuary on this route, so be ready for a mild climb back up.

Wrabness Walk 1 4.7 Ratings and reviews 3 ratings

Based on 3 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.7

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly5.0 / 5
Path condition3.3 / 5
Buggy friendly2.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.3 / 5
Toilet facilities1.3 / 5
Pub or café1.0 / 5
Route accuracy4.0 / 5
ClimbingPlenty of climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelBoots recommended

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Walk information

Wrabness Walk 2

Walk distance
3¾ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This second walk is an extended version of the first route which is a fabulous walk if you have a bit more time and energy. This version of the walk enjoys a lot more walking alongside the estuary with it's abundance of wildlife as well as a lovely stroll through the pretty Stour Woods, making this a wonderfully varied walk.

As with the first route, there is a gentle descent down to the estuary on this route, so be prepared for the mild climb back to the start.

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Wrabness

Wrabness Walk 2 4.6 Ratings and reviews 5 ratings · 4 reviews

Based on 5 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.6

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly4.2 / 5
Path condition4.2 / 5
Buggy friendly1.4 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café1.2 / 5
Route accuracy4.4 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMostly dry

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First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

Lovely walk amazing views, if only yhis app wasn’t subscription I’d buy it .

Walker review

Lovely walk taking in lots if views. Dogs were all on leads which was nice. Goes through a RSPB site

Walker review

Lovely walk, slight climb through the woods towards the end but otherwise flat. Can essily divert to see The Essex House. Lovely views.

Walker review

Great route over looking the River Stour and walking alongside. Lovely walking through the woods listening to the birds singing....

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Expanded route map for Wrabness Walk 1, a 1.75 mile circular walk in Essex