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Maurice Britton Walk

Winds through Dovercourt's coastal and historic areas with mostly flat, paved sections making it suitable for families with buggies and young children. Dogs welcome on leads through residential streets and seafront stretches. Combines maritime heritage with green spaces, passing notable landmarks and offering glimpses of the Harwich peninsula's character. Ideal for a leisurely local stroll discovering the town's lesser-known corners without challenging terrain.

King Charles III England Coast Path: Mersea Island

Follows Mersea Island's coastline with flat, accessible terrain throughout—ideal for families with buggies and young children. Dogs welcome on leads. Expect stunning estuary views across the Blackwater and Colne, abundant birdlife, and charming beach huts at West Mersea. The causeway (The Strood) floods at high tide, so check tide times before setting out. Perfect for spotting wading birds and enjoying big Essex skies.

Colchester Orbital East B

Loops through eastern Colchester's suburbs and green edges, mixing pavement stretches with riverside paths and parkland. Mostly flat with gentle rises, accessible for buggies on firm sections though some narrower woodland paths may require folding. Dogs welcome throughout. Offers a surprisingly varied urban ramble that shows off the town's greener side, with good spots along the River Colne and views across open meadows – ideal for families wanting a longer walk without leaving civilisation behi

Colchester Orbital Spoke (North East)

Colchester Orbital Spoke (South-East)