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Sunshine Coast Greenway - JAYWICK to WALTON on the NAZE
RA Jan'24
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Mainly off road, along the sea wall; mostly wide enough for safe shared use
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Fine sea views throughout especially on the Naze; winds can be strong
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Seawick to Jaywick is currently closed for development (for how long ?)
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Clacton station has easy access, as does Frinton and Walton
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Clacton 1-way system is not cycle friendly; direct 2-way route needed
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Old off-road Paths need top dressing; some have potholes
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Southcliff promenade is no cycling (too many beach huts)
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but clifftop paths are an attarctive alternative
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Current Quality
Potential
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Seawick promenadeA4Closed currently for development A10.8
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BrooklandsB3Minor road; access only; beware deep potholes B2resurface0.7
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Jaywick promenade A3signed 'to Clacton' then No Cycling ??A2remove old signs0.9
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mostly wide; one short narrow section (dismount when busy)
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Martello tower promenadeA1
Very good quality shared use path; sandy after storms
A11.4
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>> up slope to…strange direction sign - into a barrier ??remove sign
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Marine Parade (W of Pier)A1
wide promenade; designated cycle route (shared); fine views
A11.0
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Lower Promenade (W)
good alternative when not busy (beach huts are set well back)
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Clacton pier to / from station B3not signed; confusing 1-way streetsB2direct 2-way needed0.5
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Marine Parade (E of Pier)A3not clearly signed as cycle route - initially A2wide enough1.1
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Lower Promenade (E of pier)
quiet alternative when not too busy; wide enough; cafes
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Kings Parade promenadeA2designated off-road cycle route; fine viewsA1improve surface1.0
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(B1032 to Kirby X)C3
(busy road ; limited width - not a good route to Kirby X)
C3
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Holland on Sea Esplanade A2wide road, with shared use promenade A1improve surface0.9
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promenade to Holland HavenA2fine views; width ok; surface mostly ok A1improve surface0.6
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sea wall path to Frinton golf course A3
lower path signed cycle route but poor surface; no views
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more enjoyable up on sea wall (cycling not legal)A1legalise higher path
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>> at end exit left via path to…A2( Frinton promenade not recommended )A20.1
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if exiting to Frinton station…
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[ Second (or Third) Avenue B2both direct, quiet routes to station B2
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Ashlyns RdB2local access roadB2reduce to 20mph
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Upper Fourth Ave ]B2quiet res roadB2
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if continuing to Walton…
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Frinton EsplanadeB3
wide road next Greensward, not too busy; uphill to East
A1
scope for off road track
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 n.b. end-on car parking wastes road space
space if parallel parking
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Cliff WayB2B20.1
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path along cliff topA2informal path; surface variable; but good direct routeA1upgrade & sign0.9
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Southcliff B1quiet cul de sacB10.1
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Woodberry WayB2quiet res.roadB20.1
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The ParadeC3access to Walton station (uphill)C3make 20mph0.4
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B1034 Prince's EsplanandeC3can be busy esp. at weekendsC30.4
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East Terrace B1access road to Cafe ; sea viewsB10.3
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path along cliff topA2legal (?) shared useA20.2
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Cliff ParadeB2quiet res. roadB20.3
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path along cliff topA2legal (?) shared useA20.1
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Naze Park RdB2quiet res. roadB20.1
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Old Hall LaneB2uphill to the NazeB20.3
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Naze Tower car parkB2access to viewpoint; café; RSPB shopB20.2
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 Total kms:16.1
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JAYWICK to WALTON ROUTE QUALITY ANALYSIS
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Quality
Current
Potential
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 Very Good12.817%10.666%
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 Good27.345%4.729%
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 Poor35.232%0.85%16.116.1
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 Very Poor40.85%00%
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Type
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 Greenway / VRAA11.169%11.169%
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 Minor Road B4.226%4.226%
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 Traffic DistributorC0.85%0.85%16.116.1
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