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Tollesbury Saltmarsh – RSPB Old Hall Marshes Car Park loop from Maldon

Tollesbury Saltmarsh – RSPB Old Hall Marshes Car Park loop from Maldon

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Tollesbury Saltmarsh – RSPB Old Hall Marshes Car Park loop from Maldon

01:24

32.9km

130m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.8 km for 139 m

After 18.9 km for 101 m

After 19.3 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.7 km

Tollesbury Café

Highlight • Cafe

Dog friendly inside, couple of seats at the front outside, cycle parking at the side. All day breakfasts, sandwiches, cake etc.

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14.9 km

View of Lightship Trinity (LV15), Tollesbury

Highlight • Historical Site

An iconic landmark in Tollesbury, the lightship is an outdoor activities base, called Trinity. Built in 1952, she was previously known as LV15 and was a light vessel in the Bristol Channel.

Tip by

15.0 km

Tollesbury saltmarsh is part of the Blackwater Estuary Nature Reserve, a huge area of wetland habitats along the Blackwater River. The nearby village of Tollesbury has a long maritime history.

The saltmarsh is home to some of the most unique and wildlife-rich nature in Essex. An array of species live in the woodlands, meadows, lakes, marshes, islands and shell banks.

Tip by

15.1 km

The Loft Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Scenic cafe overlooking the water (literally over - it’s raised up on stilts). Open Thu-Sun 11am-3pm.

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17.2 km

View of Mersea Island Across the Marshes

Highlight • Natural

The slight elevation of the Tollesbury road gives views clear across the marshes all the way to the buildings of West Mersea rising up on the slopes of Mersea Island.

Tip by

19.1 km

RSPB Old Hall Marshes Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Open 9 to 5 weekdays only

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32.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.5 km

687 m

601 m

Surfaces

29.6 km

2.49 km

461 m

276 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

24°C

14°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Tollesbury Saltmarsh – RSPB Old Hall Marshes Car Park loop from Maldon

Tollesbury Café

View of Lightship Trinity (LV15), Tollesbury