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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This is a walk between two stations on the Elizabeth Line: Shenfield to Brentwood via Ingrave.  The route passes though fields and woods with some road walking at the beginning and end.  The second half of the walk is through Thorndon Country Park: 230 acres of ancient forest, parkland and ponds.  We will stop for lunch at Thorndon Country Park visitor centre where there is a cafe serving hot and cold food.  Or bring a sandwich if you prefer.

Meet at Liverpool Street and catch the 10.02 Ipswich train, arriving at Shenfield at 10.24.  

Saturday, 14 June 2025
Meeting time:
9:50 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
45.7m / 150ft
Type:
linear

This is a joint walk with London Blind Ramblers.  Sighted walkers will be asked if they are happy to guide a non-sighted walker.  If you are happy to guide, you should ask your partner how they like to be guided and then make sure to tell them about kerbs and steps as you approach them, and say whether they go up or down, and mention any potential hazards that lie ahead such as overhanging branches, and say where they are.

If you would rather not act as a guide, that is absolutely fine.  You are still very welcome to join the walk.

So I can make sure we will have enough guides, it would be very helpful if you could let me know if you plan to come on this walk.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 33222 81709
Nearest postcode:
EC2M 7PY
what3words:
woods.weedy.belly
Meeting time:
9:50 am

Meet at Liverpool Street station to catch the 10.02 Ipswich train.

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 61360 94996
Nearest postcode:
CM15 8PA
what3words:
rated.improving.glaze
Start time:
10:30 am

Shenfield Rail Station on the Elizabeth Line.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 59397 93027
Nearest postcode:
CM14 4HH
what3words:
oath.stage.scales
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Brentwood Station on the Elizabeth Line

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