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The Essex WayYou are in: Essex > Places > The Essex Way > Leave the twin towers and head for nature's best by the Stour ![]() Mistley Towers Leave the twin towers and head for nature's best by the StourRoute 12 of the Essex Way starts at Manningtree and ends at Little Oakley.
Places of InterestMalting is Mistley's oldest industry, having its roots in the 17th century and expanding rapidly once the Mistley Quay was built. Mistley is famous for the large numbers of swans which congregate along 'The Walls'. They are believed to have been attracted by the waste from the maltings. Wrabness bell-cage, a small structure in the churchyard houses the church bell, the tower having burnt down a couple of centuries ago. The nature reserve at Wrabness has been created on the old Naval Mine Depot site. Woolly Mammoth bones have been found nearby. The road at Wall Lane used to continue along the seawall to Bradfield, emerging at the bottom of Ship Hill. (information taken from The Essex Way booklet published by Essex County Council) Tips from Len Banister, Secretary of the Essex RamblersBy now, if you have read this series of tips you will be well kitted out and ready to embark on the wonderful life-long hobby of walking. Whilst there are lots of walking groups to join, only the Ramblers actually improve the conditions for walkers. We have over 6000 members in Essex who believe in:
![]() Len Banister More information about the Ramblers’ Association tomorrow. last updated: 11/04/2008 at 14:50 SEE ALSOYou are in: Essex > Places > The Essex Way > Leave the twin towers and head for nature's best by the Stour
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