Footpaths

The network of public footpaths in Wrabness give access to the countryside and the shoreline of River Stour.  To view an on-line map of the Essex Rights of Way: click on picture below:

Essex Way Long Distance Footpath - the 81 mile long distance footpath from Epping to Harwich is routed through Wrabness.

King Charles III Proposed Coast Path - In 2025 approval was given to the proposed Harwich - Wrabness - Manningtree section of the national coast path around the tidal estuary of the Stour.  The  coast path follows the route of the Essex Way through Wrabness. Information about the route and proposed improvements are available below. The formal designation, including improvements and way marking, of the Wrabness section of the coast path is awaited.

Footpath Closure and Diversion

Level Crossing Network Rail has closed Wrabness Pedestrian Crossing E48 across the railway adjacent to Brakey Grove which affects the public footpath route between Station Road and Wheatsheaf Lane. Essex County Council and Wrabness Parish Council objected to this planned closure of the public footpath route at a Department of Transport public inquiry held during 2018. In 2022 Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport,  approved the closure subject to the provision of an alternative diverted footpath route. The diverted footpath was formed in February 2025. For more information visit the Network Rail website.