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North East London Group

We are the North East London Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A pre-Christmas seaside stroll. In the morning we have an atmospheric walk along the Thames Estuary from Benfleet  with distant views of Kent. Lunch is in Old Leigh with various pub and cafe options, including festive fish and chips. I have booked 6 lunch places at the Mayflower (link below) please let me know by December 5 if you would like lunch.

In the afternoon it is off to Southend with the prospect of tea/coffee, ice cream or something stronger.

Saturday, 21 December 2024
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Meet at Liverpool Street station for the 9.15 train to Benfleet, or at Benfleet station at 10.00

Purchase a cheap day return to Southend Central (on C2C line)

Possible drop out points at Leigh, Chalkwell and Westcliff.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 33222 81709
Nearest postcode:
EC2M 7PY
what3words:
woods.weedy.belly
Meeting time:
10:00 am

Liverpool Street Station, to catch the 09.15 train.

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 77703 85923
Nearest postcode:
SS7 1BZ
what3words:
navy.drop.event
Start time:
10:15 am

Benfleet Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 88157 85520
Nearest postcode:
SS1 1AH
what3words:
rocket.fishery.mole
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Southend Central Station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking