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View of the River Stour – Manningtree Estuary loop from Manningtree

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View of the River Stour – Manningtree Estuary loop from Manningtree

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View of the River Stour – Manningtree Estuary loop from Manningtree

02:14

8.63km

50m

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: May 9, 2026

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

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645 m

St Mary the Virgin Church, Lawford

Highlight • Historical Site

St Mary’s is a pretty Grade I-listed church in peaceful surroundings on the outskirts of Lawford. It is constructed from flint, rubble, septaria, and brick, with limestone dressings and red …

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4.44 km

White Bridge over the River Stour

Highlight • Bridge

The lowest crossing on the River Stour, next to the tidal sluices separating the river from the estuary, and also the border between Essex and Suffolk. Originally the site of a timber bridge which was bleached white by the salt.

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4.85 km

View of the River Stour Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

in the morning

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5.73 km

View of the River Stour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Harbour side view of the bay and over onto Dedham Vale (Constable country). Just down the street there are plenty of coffee shops and pubs for refreshments.

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5.86 km

Manningtree Estuary

Highlight • Natural

Manningtree is England's smallest town, according to its residents. Don’t let that fool you into thinking there’s nothing here, though. Situated on a wildlife-rich estuary, and hailed as the gateway …

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5.92 km

Winyl Record Store & Wine Bar

Highlight • Restaurant

I picked up a 12" mid-ride but really struggled to fit it in a jersey pocket along with the bottle of wine.

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8.63 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.17 km

1.86 km

901 m

797 m

495 m

359 m

Surfaces

2.92 km

2.13 km

1.55 km

1.07 km

796 m

119 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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View of the River Stour – Manningtree Estuary loop from Manningtree

St Mary the Virgin Church, Lawford

White Bridge over the River Stour

View of the River Stour Estuary

View of the River Stour

Manningtree Estuary

Winyl Record Store & Wine Bar

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