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Bradwell Marshes loop from Bradwell-on-sea

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Bradwell Marshes loop from Bradwell-on-sea

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4.3

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Bradwell Marshes loop from Bradwell-on-sea

03:52

15.3km

30m

Hiking

Embark on the Bradwell Marshes loop from Bradwell-on-Sea, a moderate hike spanning 9.5 miles (15.3 km) with a minimal elevation gain of just 90 feet (27 metres). This coastal route, which typically takes around 3 hours and 52 minutes to complete, offers expansive, open views across the Blackwater Estuary and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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2.61 km

Bradwell Waterside Marina

Highlight • Viewpoint

This little Essex hamlet sits on the edge of the River Blackwater estuary, opposite Pewett Island. There's little here but a pub and a marina, making it a wonderfully relaxed …

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8.01 km

Bradwell Shell Bank

Highlight • Natural

On the Dengie Peninsula in Essex, the Bradwell Shell Bank is a fantastic nature reserve unlike any you'll find elsewhere. Formed by tides, the bank has built up over time …

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8.17 km

Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

7th century chapel, built from the stones of an earlier Roman fortification. Thought to be the 19th oldest building in the UK. Accessible by footpath, approximately 800m from the end of the nearest road.

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9.40 km

View of Bradwell Marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Stretching for miles, the marshland around here brings birds aplenty, from wading seabirds to hen harriers. The marshes are criss-crossed with footpaths and you can walk along the coastline, watching …

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15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.76 km

2.89 km

2.81 km

1.67 km

142 m

Surfaces

9.95 km

3.83 km

369 m

142 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Bradwell Marshes loop from Bradwell-on-sea

Bradwell Waterside Marina

Bradwell Shell Bank

Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall

View of Bradwell Marshes

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