Shotley Point sits at the southern tip of the Shotley Peninsula in Suffolk, where the River Orwell meets the River Stour to form Harwich Harbour.

It marks the seaward boundary of Associated British Ports' jurisdiction over the Orwell, which extends upstream to Ipswich. The point offers expansive views across both rivers toward Felixstowe and Harwich.

The surrounding area is part of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Well-marked footpaths along the river wall connect Shotley Point into the wider network of trails crossing the peninsula, with the Port of Felixstowe visible across the water.

Shotley Point Yacht Club is located nearby, taking advantage of the site's position at the confluence of two navigable rivers with ready access to the East Coast.