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Tilbury Fort Walk

0.87 miles (1.4 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk visits Tilbury Fort on the banks of the River Thames in the Essex town of Tilbury.
The historic artillery fort is a popular place for a walk with pleasant paths to follow around moat and along the riverside. There's nice views across the river to Gravesend which can be reached by boat to extend the walk.
Today the fort is run as a tourist attraction by English Heritage. Considered the best example of its type in the country the fort has protected London's seaward approach from the 16th century through to the Second World War. A fee is required for entry to the fort but there are free public footpaths and lanes surrounding the site as well.
For in depth detail into the history and architecture of the site see the informative wikipedia page.

Postcode

RM18 7NR - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Tilbury Fort OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Tilbury Fort Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

The Worlds End pub is located on the western side of the fort on Fort Road at postcode RM18 7NR. The pub dates back to the 17th century and serves a good range of dishes. They are dog friendly and also have a garden area.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

You can extend your outing by heading east along the river to visit the 19th century Coalhouse Fort on the Two Forts Way.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Inner Moat of Tilbury Fort - geograph.org.uk - 3182716

Inner Moat of Tilbury Fort

The Gatehouse, Tilbury Fort, Essex - geograph.org.uk - 26777 - trimmed

The Gatehouse, Tilbury Fort, Essex

Cannon - geograph.org.uk - 334770

Cannon

Drawbridge, Tilbury Fort - geograph.org.uk - 794563

Drawbridge, Tilbury Fort This drawbridge is the first to cross the outer moat, giving access to the second, which leads to the fort.

Tilbury Fort Essex - geograph.org.uk - 684605

View north from back of fort showing moat and rebuilt bridges

Tilbury Fort, Essex - geograph.org.uk - 684587

View across parade ground looking east towards the officers quarters

Tilbury Fort, QF gun - geograph.org.uk - 3789696

QF gun

Tilbury Fort, north-east shell stores - geograph.org.uk - 3789675

North-east shell stores

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GPS Files

GPX File

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