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View of Walton Beach and Pier – Clacton Pier loop from Thorpe-le-Soken

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View of Walton Beach and Pier – Clacton Pier loop from Thorpe-le-Soken

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4.0

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View of Walton Beach and Pier – Clacton Pier loop from Thorpe-le-Soken

02:04

35.5km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.3 km

The Beach Hut Kiosk at Walton Pier

Highlight • Cafe

It's a kiosk on the parade outside Walton Pier, what do you expect?
Anything sugar based with a side order of inflatable toys

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10.4 km

Beach Huts at Walton-on-the-Naze

Highlight • Structure

Some parts you are supposed to dismount

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11.0 km

View of Walton Beach and Pier

Highlight • Beach

plenty of room here to stop and take in surroundings with views to the North East of Walton Pier and to the South west of Frinton on Sea Beach.

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11.4 km

Beach

13.2 km

Young's Other Place

Highlight • Restaurant

... with suitable bicycle parking and dining area across the road :)

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14.5 km

National Cycle Route 150 Coastal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The route is unmade - gravel and patches of sand - for a lot of the distance. Just about passable on a road bike but not ideal and really more suited for gravel tyres.

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21.5 km

DiSotto's Gelato

Highlight • Cafe

22.2 km

Stairs at Clacton Pier

Highlight • Structure

At nearly 40 degree angle these are tricky at best of times the rail that's meant to guide the bike is next to useless wheels don't sit in it well. …

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22.2 km

Clacton Pier

Highlight • Structure

Pier of the year 2020 - why wouldn’t you visit? Open early until late all year round, a great spot for refilling water bottles and a quick ice cream break.

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35.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

11.8 km

2.18 km

869 m

829 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

5.84 km

522 m

409 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

22°C

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View of Walton Beach and Pier – Clacton Pier loop from Thorpe-le-Soken

The Beach Hut Kiosk at Walton Pier

Beach Huts at Walton-on-the-Naze

View of Walton Beach and Pier

Young's Other Place

National Cycle Route 150 Coastal Path

DiSotto's Gelato

Stairs at Clacton Pier

Clacton Pier

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