Walking The Naze - Shorter Route

Walks, England, Essex, Tendring

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  • Step 1: This walk has been curated in partnership with Essex County Council and Tendring District Council.

  • This circular route starts at the Naze Tower. There is ample parking, a gift shop, cafe and facilities here.

    Step 2: This circular route starts at the Naze Tower. There is ample parking, a gift shop, cafe and facilities here.

  • The Grade II listed tower was originally built in 1720 as a beacon tower for passing ships.

    Step 3: The Grade II listed tower was originally built in 1720 as a beacon tower for passing ships.

  • Step 4: It has also been used as a tea house, a lookout tower during the Napoleonic War and World War I and a radar station during World War II.

  • Continue into the field along the cliffs. There are multiple nature and history trails through out The Naze.

    Step 5: Continue into the field along the cliffs. There are multiple nature and history trails through out The Naze.

  • Down on the beach you will see a WWII pillbox that used to be located on the cliff top before coastal erosion caused it to fall down.

    Step 6: Down on the beach you will see a WWII pillbox that used to be located on the cliff top before coastal erosion caused it to fall down.

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