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East Of England

Ramsey and Parkeston

Dovercourt Lighthouses – Dovercourt Lighthouses loop from Ramsey and Parkeston

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Ramsey and Parkeston

Dovercourt Lighthouses – Dovercourt Lighthouses loop from Ramsey and Parkeston

Moderate

3.0

(1)

7

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Dovercourt Lighthouses – Dovercourt Lighthouses loop from Ramsey and Parkeston

04:21

17.1km

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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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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3

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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5

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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6

8.61 km

View of the Port of Felixstowe from Harwich

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view across the mouth or the Orwell estuary of the enormous stretch of the Port of Felixstowe quay and the cranes lining it.

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13.3 km

Harwich International Port Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Structure

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8

16.7 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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17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

4.19 km

1.22 km

957 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

4.54 km

3.78 km

3.29 km

334 m

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