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Little Clacton

Little Clacton is a town in Kent, United Kingdom of about 4,590 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit: 8 forts & heritage, 21 parks and 6 churches. The must-see places are Mersea Fort, Mersea Island and Welsh Wood.

51.8256° N, 1.1421° EPop. 4,590

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Within 30 km12 places
Within 50 km41
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Mersea Fort

Fort · 13 km · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Mersea Island, island near Little Clacton
Must-see

Mersea Island

Island · 18 km · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Welsh Wood, park near Little Clacton
Must-see

Welsh Wood

Park · 20 km · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Places near Little Clacton by type

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One day from Little Clacton

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:11 pm

87 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Little Clacton
  2. Mersea Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mersea Islandisland · 1.5 hrs
  4. Hilly Fields, Colchesterpark · 45 min
  5. Welsh Woodpark · 45 min
  6. Beacon Hill Batteryhill · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Little Clacton
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Little Clacton?

Mersea Fort (fort, about 13 km), Mersea Island (island, about 18 km), Welsh Wood (park, about 20 km), Beacon Hill Battery (hill, about 20 km), Landguard Fort (fort, about 22 km), Colchester Castle (heritage site, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Little Clacton?

41 places on Spotwander: 8 forts & heritage, 21 parks, 6 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 trek.

Which is the nearest fort to Little Clacton?

Mersea Fort, about 13 km by road; Beacon Hill Battery (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Little Clacton?

Welsh Wood, about 20 km by road; Hilly Fields, Colchester (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Little Clacton?

Start in Little Clacton, visit Mersea Fort, then Mersea Island, then Hilly Fields, Colchester, then Welsh Wood, then Beacon Hill Battery, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.