The Castle Inn & Campsite – Mistley Towers loop from Little Oakley

The Castle Inn & Campsite – Mistley Towers loop from Little Oakley

Easy

4.6

(5)

145

riders

The Castle Inn & Campsite – Mistley Towers loop from Little Oakley

01:23

32.0km

220m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Dedham Vale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.47 km

The Castle Inn & Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

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

Tip by

13.5 km

St Mary and St Michael's Church, Mistley

Highlight • Religious Site

The parish church of Mistley with Manningtree was built around 1868–70 after the original church down the road (Church of St Mary the Virgin, now Mistley Towers) was demolished.

Tip by

18.2 km

Manningtree Town and Stour Estuary View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little town with a scenic location at the top of the Stour estuary and a pretty, historic high street with several cafes as well as a Tesco convenience store.

Tip by

18.2 km

The Walls (Manningtree Estuary)

Highlight (Segment) • River

The road emerges from Manningtree high street and follows the river estuary; known as The Walls it is a lovely space to take a break at either the mobile burger van or ice cream truck

Tip by

19.0 km

The square symmetrical towers are in the neoclassical style, resembling tall pavilions rather than towers, with each facade pedimented and the whole surmounted by a cupola decorated with blind windows …

Tip by