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Beacon Hill is a derelict fort facing south-east and on the south side of the Orwell Haven - a combined estuary of the rivers Orwell and Stour. The estuary was first fortified in Roman times and the fort last saw service as coastal artillery defence during WWII. At the southern end, the promenade loops round Cornwallis Battery to join Dovercourt beach to the east.
Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 0% |
| Max temp. | 12°C |
| (feels like | 10°C) |
| Wind 11mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 1% |
| Min temp. | 3°C |
| (feels like | 1°C) |
| Wind 4mph |  |
The tide at Harwich Beacon Hill Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 4:46 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 10:20 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
7°C
There are various parking options near the port and in the town, off Marine Parade.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Sea View Cottage
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Harwich Redoubt Fort (0.1 miles)
Electric Palace (0.4 miles)
Halfpenny Pier (0.6 miles)
Lightvessel LV18 (0.6 miles)
Landguard Fort (1.3 miles)
Felixstowe Museum (1.5 miles)
Stena Line (1.8 miles)
Felixstowe Seafront Gardens (2.8 miles)
Port of Felixstowe (3.1 miles)
Treo Bar Cafe (430 yards)
Thai Up At The Quay (230 yards)
The Alma Inn and Dining Rooms (200 yards)
The Cafe on the Pier (150 yards)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile northwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
Location: Bath Side, Harwich
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TM262320
County: Essex
Country: England
Local Authority: Tendring
Parish: Harwich
Nearest postcode: CO12 3NP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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