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Thurrock Group

We are the Thurrock 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 walk from Shoeburyness station to Leigh on Sea, through the old barracks and Gunnersbury Park, then along the sea front through Southend. Lunch at Southend with plenty of choices of pubs, tea rooms etc. Plenty of opportunities to cut the walk short if needed at intermediate stations.

Sunday, 16 March 2025
Meeting time:
9:50 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 83211 85778
Nearest postcode:
SS9 2ET
what3words:
score.prone.showed
Meeting time:
9:50 am

Meet at front of Leigh on Sea station at 09.50 to catch 10.00 train. PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO C2C TRAINS ON THE TILBURY LOOP SO IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO DRIVE TO LEIGH ON SEA. DO NOT PAY FOR BOOT SALE PARKING AS THIS FINISHES AT 2PM. PAY AT MACHINE FOR PARKING.

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 93933 85064
Nearest postcode:
SS3 9DU
what3words:
abundance.uplifting.landscape
Start time:
10:15 am

Meet outside Shoeburyness Station at 10.15 (train due in at 10.17)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 83207 85784
Nearest postcode:
SS9 2ET
what3words:
wiped.gent.shaky
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Leigh on Sea 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