Brightlingsea/Point Clear/
East Mersea Foot Ferry
The Brightlingsea/Point Clear/East Mersea Foot Ferry is now in its eighth 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, but 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 |
|---|---|
| 22nd April – 22nd July Weekends & Bank Holidays Monday – Friday |
Scheduled Service |
| 23rd
July – 4th September All week |
Scheduled service |
| 5th
September – 25th September Weekends & Bank Holidays Monday – Friday |
Scheduled Service |
| 26th
September – 30th October 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 | £1.00 | Adults | £2.00 |
| Children | £0.50 | Children | £1.00 |
| 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 | £1.50 | Adults | £2.50 |
| Children | £1.00 | 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
Ferry services may be available outside the timetable dates dependent on weather conditions and crew availability. For details call: 01206 302200
