New Years Day walk

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Overview

Our traditional New Years Day walk along the front at Southend, led by former chairman JohnC. Leisurely 9 mile linear walk, with no mud, mainly along the promenade from Shoeburyness to Leigh-on-Sea Station. Opportunity to shorten the walk using the C2C stations en route.

Wednesday, 1 January 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 94436 85486
Nearest postcode:: SS3 9ST
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Start time:: 10:15 am

EITHER park in Peel Avenue Shoeburyness (which is a short walk from the station) and return there at the end by train, OR park at Leigh-on-Sea Station and take the train to the start of the walk.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 83127 85762
Nearest postcode:: SS9 2ET
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Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

The Walk finishes at Leigh-on-Sea Station. If parked at Shoeburyness return to CP by train.

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