Pin Mill Waterfront – Shotley Marina loop from Harwich

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Pin Mill Waterfront – Shotley Marina loop from Harwich

Hard

4.9

(12)

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Pin Mill Waterfront – Shotley Marina loop from Harwich

05:19

20.9km

70m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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796 m

Shotley Pier and Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Shotley Pier was built in 1894 to enable the Royal Mail to travel between Shotley Gate and Harwich. As well as mail, coal, munitions and sailors also travelled on its …

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12.5 km

Pin Mill Waterfront

Highlight • Pub

A tiny hamlet, Pin Mill is famous for its pub, The Butt and Oyster. Right on the waterfront it is a wonderful place to stop on a hike. An almost timeless corner of Suffolk.

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12.6 km

The Butt and Oyster

Highlight • Other

13.3 km

Cliff Plantation

Highlight • River

The Cliff Plantation is a beautiful woodland located on the banks of the River Orwell in Suffolk. A footpath runs right along the edge of the river, creating a picturesque scene as you pass through.

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14.9 km

Wooden Boardwalk, Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

16.2 km

Levington Marina

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19.8 km

View of Felixstowe Port

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Shotley Point you can see directly over the mouth of the River Orwell and Harwich Harbour to Felixstowe Port. The vast machinery feels in stark contrast to the small …

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20.2 km

Shotley Marina

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Shotley Point protrudes into the estuary of Harwich Harbour. The coast path around the marina is a wonderful place to walk with great views of the boats and harbour activity.

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