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Dovercourt Lighthouses – Dovercourt Lighthouses loop from Ramsey and Parkeston

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Dovercourt Lighthouses – Dovercourt Lighthouses loop from Ramsey and Parkeston

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Dovercourt Lighthouses – Dovercourt Lighthouses loop from Ramsey and Parkeston

04:30

17.6km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.27 km

Dovercourt Lighthouses

Highlight • Monument

Early forms of the lighthouse (roughly 1860s) that would have guided ships in Harwich. Restored in the 1980s they're now a local highlight and well worth stopping off at the explore.

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6.27 km

Dovercourt Lighthouses

Highlight • Historical Site

These unusual lighthouses were built around the 17th century and are a unique example of the first types of lighthouses dating to Roman and medieval times. The lighthouses would have …

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7.07 km

View of the Queen Victoria Statue and the Sea

Highlight • Monument

Just arrived by ferry and then enjoy the view and the nice breeze

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7.21 km

View of the North Sea from Harwich Seafront

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you still have time before the ferry departs, you can still enjoy a bit of beach and sea here. It's about 15 minutes by bike to the ferry terminal.

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7.77 km

Banksy Mural of a Young Boy

Highlight • Monument

Far out of the way, but worth it. It's a Banksy original.

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9.18 km

Safe Haven – Harwich Kindertransport Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

The Save Haven sculpture commemorates the rescue of 10,000 mostly Jewish children from persecution and murder by the Nazis at the beginning of World War II. The port of Harwich played a central role in the children's transport.

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9.25 km

T@Patricia's Cafe, Harwich Seafront

Highlight • Cafe

With outdoor tables overlooking the Harwich sea front as well as indoor seating. Great spot to enjoy the view over a coffee and cake. Open til 4pm weekdays, 5pm weekends.

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17.2 km

The Castle Inn & Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Good value food and camping. £10 a night for tent and 2 people.

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17.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.19 km

1.27 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

4.70 km

4.15 km

3.33 km

334 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 29 July

27°C

17°C

49 %

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Dovercourt Lighthouses – Dovercourt Lighthouses loop from Ramsey and Parkeston

Dovercourt Lighthouses

Dovercourt Lighthouses

View of the Queen Victoria Statue and the Sea

View of the North Sea from Harwich Seafront

Banksy Mural of a Young Boy

Safe Haven – Harwich Kindertransport Memorial

T@Patricia's Cafe, Harwich Seafront

The Castle Inn & Campsite

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