Naze Tower & Clacton Pier loop from Colchester

Naze Tower & Clacton Pier loop from Colchester

Moderate

3.5

(4)

riders

Naze Tower & Clacton Pier loop from Colchester

03:00

70.1km

290m

Road cycling

Embark on the Naze Tower & Clacton Pier loop from Colchester, a moderate road cycling route that takes you through historic Essex countryside and along the coast. This ride covers 43.6 miles (70.1 km) with an elevation gain of 952 feet (290 metres), typically completed in about 2 hours and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 31.4 km for 151 m

After 37.8 km for 468 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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31.5 km

Naze Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

A striking tower sticking out of the East Anglian coast. Worth a visit just to have a look at the structure, but there is also a viewing platform, tea room …

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33.8 km

The Beach Hut Kiosk at Walton Pier

Highlight • Cafe

It's a kiosk on the parade outside Walton Pier, what do you expect?
Anything sugar based with a side order of inflatable toys

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45.3 km

Clacton Pier

Highlight • Structure

Pier of the year 2020 - why wouldn’t you visit? Open early until late all year round, a great spot for refilling water bottles and a quick ice cream break.

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70.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.1 km

8.25 km

5.11 km

1.69 km

Surfaces

56.0 km