WALKS, TRAILS & CYCLE RIDES
Harwich Haven
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Walks and Cycle Rides – Harwich Haven
Explore the peninsulas of Felixstowe, Shotley & Harwich on foot or by bike
The Haven in Suffolk and Essex has a unique offer for all those who love walking, cycling, the great outdoors or simply a breath of waterside fresh air. Discover three nature and heritage rich peninsulas, lined with waymarked trails and criss-crossed with footpaths, all connected by a short foot (and bike!) ferry ride.
Explore more with the Harwich Harbour Foot & Bicycle Ferry
Harwich Harbour Foot and Bicycle Ferry on the Haven operates a daily timetable (weather permitting) between Landguard Felixstowe, the heritage port town of Harwich in Essex and Shotley on the River Stour in Suffolk. All three peninsula have a wealth of museums, history and superb nature reserves and countryside to enjoy. There’s no better way to really understand all that the Haven is – and was – or to really get a sense of scale than taking to the water and seeing the Haven from all sides.
Getting to Haven Walk Start Points – It’s Easier Than You Think
Travel on the train – even with your bike – to Felixstowe in Suffolk, Harwich in Essex and towns and villages along the awesome River Orwell. The Haven is both conveniently on Greater Anglia rail routes and surprisingly off the beaten track. From both Harwich and Landguard Felixstowe, the Harwich Harbour Ferry makes the connection to the Shotley Peninsula which is also served by local bus routes.
Where will you walk or ride to this time? And next time – when you come back for more?
