Manningtree to Flatford Mill

Walks, England, Suffolk, Babergh
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Manningtree to Flatford Mill

Lawford, Essex

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  • 2 hours / 3km
  • 62

A gorgeous stroll from Manningtree to Flatford Mill, taking Constable’s birthplace. Some paths may be a little bumpy for those with wheels.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Public transport
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for Manningtree to Flatford Mill
  1. Your walk starts at Manningtree Station.

    Step 1: Your walk starts at Manningtree Station.

  2. Step 2: There are frequent trains running to and from London Liverpool Street, Colchester, Ipswich & Harwich International. There is also a bus stop outside the station.

  3. Turn right out of the station. Take a slightly downhill walk through the car park to a path. It is sign posted too.

    Step 3: Turn right out of the station. Take a slightly downhill walk through the car park to a path. It is sign posted too.

  4. You’ll reach a rusty metal wall which leads onto a path. Take the path which goes off to the right.

    Step 4: You’ll reach a rusty metal wall which leads onto a path. Take the path which goes off to the right.

  5. Follow the sign post to Flatford. It’s less than 2 miles away from where you are now.

    Step 5: Follow the sign post to Flatford. It’s less than 2 miles away from where you are now.

  6. Continue along the path. Woods to your left and a wall to your right.

    Step 6: Continue along the path. Woods to your left and a wall to your right.

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