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Manningtree — Kirkby-le-Soken

Mankir one

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By David Emerson on 22 Apr 2021

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Distance

23km/14mi

Ascent

108m

Descent

106m

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Manning tree to Kirby-le-Soken

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Manningtree
Grid Ref	TM1054131841
Lat / Lon	51.94522^° / 1.06199^°
Easting / Northing	610,541E / 231,841N
What3Words	fines.bookshelf.carry

Kirkby-le-Soken
Grid Ref	TM2262621947
Lat / Lon	51.85171^° / 1.23115^°
Easting / Northing	622,626E / 221,947N
What3Words	fighters.overlooks.boomed

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Clive

18 Feb 2024 Winter

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Total length is approximately 16mi. Starting from Manningtree the route is on footpaths, tracks and quiet country lanes with no stiles to climb over. The A120 at Wix is a fast and busy road so some caution is needed. The route at Wix is on the main road which is lined with hedgerows and a narrow verge. Thankfully there is a parallel footpath south of Wix to avoid this. There is also an issue with the footpath east of Wix playing field. It has been ploughed by the farmer so it’s not obvious where to go - this may not be an issue in the summer when there are crops in the field. I took an alternative by walking to the main road and east to the war memorial. From here is an access track (footpath sign missing) which runs along the edge of the ploughed field and rejoins the route.
There is a village pub and shop at Wix. After this I didn’t come across anywhere to stop for food and drink until Kirby
At Beaumont there is also a better route keeping off the busy main road (B1414). From Wix road there is a footpath that heads south and then east across the B1414, staying south of the reservoirs and then rejoining the route. This is a high point in the walk and the view down the hill to Landermere Wharf is beautiful (there are some benches here to admire the view).
After Beaumont quay the route is atop the river wall. In some places this is overgrown with brambles but there is an alternative path below the bank.
At Kirby I recommend The Ship for something to eat and drink.

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