Brightlingsea/Point Clear/
East Mersea Foot Ferry
The Brightlingsea/Point Clear/East Mersea Foot Ferry is now in its sixth season, providing ease of access between the three communities for both local people and visitors to the area.
The Ferry provides not only a means of crossing the creek, but opens up opportunities to explore the attractions and facilities the area has to offer. The custom built ferry boat has a ramp which can be lowered to allow easy access for wheelchair users and cycles, as well as foot passengers using the service.
Use of the ferry greatly reduces road miles - typically a round trip by road between Brightlingsea and Point Clear is 20 miles, which takes just 3 minutes on the ferry. The round trip by road to East Mersea is 40 miles, but only takes approximately 9 minutes by ferry.
| Dates | Service |
|---|---|
| 10th
April – 17th July Weekends & Bank Holidays Monday – Friday |
Scheduled Service Dial-a-Ferry |
| 18th
July – 1st September All week |
Scheduled service |
| 2nd
September – 27th September Weekends & Bank Holidays Monday – Friday |
Scheduled Service Dial-a-Ferry |
| 28th
September – 1st November All week |
Dial-a-Ferry |
Daily operating times:
10.00 – 12.30 and 13.00 – 17.30
NB No service between 12.30 – 13.00 daily
(LUNCH BREAK)
Scheduled service:
Brightlingsea – Point Clear – Brightlingsea
On demand except when the ferry is crossing to East Mersea
(See below)
Brightlingsea – East Mersea – Brightlingsea
Three scheduled crossings each day, although additional crossings
can be provided on request.
Depart
from Brightlingsea at 11.00, 13.30 & 16.00
Depart from East Mersea at 11.15, 13.45 & 16.15
| Brightlingsea – Point Clear | Brightlingsea
or Point Clear – East Mersea |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults | £1.50 | Adults | £2.00 |
| Children | £0.50 | Children | £1.50 |
| Senior Citizens | £1.00 | Senior Citizens | £1.50 |
| Bicycles & Dogs | £0.50 | Bicycles & Dogs | £1.00 |
| Brightlingsea – Point Clear | Brightlingsea
or Point Clear – East Mersea |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults | £2.00 | Adults | £2.50 |
| Children | £0.50 | Children | £1.50 |
| Senior Citizens | £1.50 | Senior Citizens | £2.00 |
| Bicycles & Dogs | £0.50 | Bicycles & Dogs | £1.00 |
During operating times the ferry can be contacted on
Mobile: 07981 450169
